Curriculum
The MBA curriculum in general managements requires 39 credits. The program is divided into 2 plans; Plan A and Plan B. Plan A differs from Plan B on the numbers of credits for elective courses, independent case study and thesis.
Plan A
(credits) Plan B
(credits)
Supplementary Foundation Course (Non Credit) 9 9
Core Courses 27 27
Elective Courses - 6
Free Elective - 3
Independent Study - 3
Thesis 12 -
Total 39 39
Corporate Social Responsibility
While the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was limited to corporate philanthropy or regulatory compliance in the past, it is now linked to intangible value of firms. For example, investors have begun to recognize that the tangible values of the firms stated in the financial statement are only the tip of the iceberg of the true corporate value. CSR is becoming the main component of the intangible value of firms that exist below the sea level. This course introduces concepts and practices of CSR. We will review different theoretical approaches in CSR to build our conception foundation on this subject. We will also use case studies through the course to understand how firms cope with different stakeholders surrounding them including customers, shareholders and employees as well as suppliers, financial institutions, governments and local communities. We attempt to understand both theories and practices of CSR in this course.
Faculty of Economic at The University of Tokyo
5052: Credit Risk Modeling
Winter Bohn
This course focuses on quantitative techniques used to model credit risk. In particular, we will discuss both structural and reduced-form models used to estimate default probabilities and loss given default. These fundamental model components will serve as the foundation to explore credit risk assessment, corporate debt valuation, credit derivative valuation, correlation estimation, and credit portfolio management. Emphasis will be placed on model building, model validation, and interpreting model output. Students will be required to do some high-level programming in a package such as Matlab. Some empirical testing exercises will also be part of the project work. This course will be taught in Japanese. Homework and project will be submitted in English.
ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy
[Term 2] Intensive Writing (R. Davies) (2008/Term 1&2 (Fall&Winter))
Many of the classes that students take at ICS require a significant amount of writing in the form of term papers, reports, plans of action, and so forth. Intensive Writing is designed to provide students with support, instruction, and practice in completing these writing tasks.
During the Foundation Week, all students entering ICS are required to complete a writing assessment in order to identify those who are most in need of assistance in improving their writing skills in English (these students are required to take Intensive Writing; for others, participation is elective). Student writing samples will be assessed according to a multi-trait profile which provides diagnostic information along a spectrum of five categories: organization, language use and grammar, content, vocabulary, and mechanics. A detailed error analysis will also be conducted on the writing samples to determine specific areas that should be targeted for instruction. The lessons in this course are thus based on students’ writing needs, but will also address many other issues that are important in successfully completing coursework at ICS.
Course Structure
This course will meet once a week in four-hour sessions (2 x 2 hours: 13:30-15:30; 15:45-17:45) on Wednesday afternoons during Term 2.
The course is based on the premise that “you learn to write by writing,” so written assignments are an integral part of each and every class. Students will also be assigned longer writing assignments for homework every week, which will be corrected and evaluated in detail by their instructor.
The classes are structured in an integrated manner, with the content of the lessons linked to one another as much as possible. The focus of instruction will be both “top down” and “bottom up”; in other words, the emphasis will be on top-level organizational patterns and structures on the one hand, and sentence-level grammar and syntax on the other. In addition, various types of writing that are important for MBA students will be stressed, including summaries, paraphrases, critiques, and so forth.
MFIN7001B
Financial Statement Analysis and Business Ethical Standards
3
Chan, Derek K. W.
General Information
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques related to financial statement preparation and analysis. The accounting system is the information process used to record and report on economic activies of enterprises. Gaining an understanding of how economic activity is measured, and how it is reported, gives us the power to utilise that information to make our necessary decisions. Ethical and professional standards which those employed in the practice of financial analysis and investment mangement should know, understand, and apply will also be covered.
Extra Information
Equivalent to MFIN6007 Financial Statement and Risk Control
MFIN7003B
Mathematical Techniques of Finance I
3
Meng, R.
General Information
This course provides students with the necessary mathematical techniques used in continuous-time finance. It covers calculus, partial differential equation, applied probability and stochastic calculus. After taking this course, one should be able to fully understand no-arbitrage theory, Black-Scholes equation, risk-neutral probability and martingale. The purpose of this course is to lay down a solid mathematical foundation for students to learn more advanced topics in financial engineering, such as exotic options, interest rate derivatives and credit risk models.
Extra Information
Equivalent to MFIN6008 Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
Prerequisites:
1. Spreadsheet Modelling in Finance; and
2. Derivative Securities
Organizational Change And Development (EKM 3412)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the process of organizational change. The course addresses questions of why an organization should change, when the change should be realized, what aspects of an organization should be changed, how to implement these changes, and who are involved in this change. Several textbooks and journal articles are utilized to guide students on how to manage organizational change. This approach provides students with a sound theoretical foundation for framing such changes and their implementations.
Mathematical Economics I (EKU 1101)
Description
The course deals with various comparative statistical concepts using matheatical tools to analyze economic problems.
Topics
Limits, one-variable calculus (derivatives and optimization), linear algebra, and multivariate calculus.
Objectives
Provide students with techniques to obtain a sound understanding of economic concepts using mathematical approach.
Mathematical Economics II (EKU 1102)
Description
The course covers dynamic comparative mathematics in basic economics concepts.
Topics
Integrals, linear and non-linear differentiation equation.
Objectives
Provide students with mathematical analysis foundation in order to understand dynamic economics concepts such as in econometrics and macroeconomics.
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Economics and Finance [BEcon&Fin]
The BEcon&Fin programme combines the strengths of both the BEcon and BFin programmes. The programme recognises the significance of economics both in its own right and as a foundation for the study of finance, and the significance of finance as a career path for student in Hong Kong. As a result, students are required to study all the core courses that are prerequisites for both the BEcon and BFin programmes.
The Required Cores are arranged in three tiers - foundation, function and integration. These provide fundamental management knowledge and a foundation for further study in chosen areas.
Foundation Cores
Financial Accounting Foundations
Helps you master the art of accounting, from reading and analyzing financial statements to understanding incentives in selecting different accounting methods.
Introductory Statistics for Business
The statistical concepts essential to business decision-making. Covers probability models, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
Managerial Accounting Foundations
Applications of management accounting concepts and principles that help firms make value-creating decisions. Real-world cases explore planning, control, investment, contracting and performance evaluation.
Managerial Communication
Improves communication skills with the focus on five critical areas: active listening, productive meetings, professional interviewing, high-impact presentations and effective writing. Uses group work, simulations and role-play.
Managerial Microeconomics
Introduces the economic concepts and tools every manager must understand: demand and supply, monopoly and competition, pricing policy and game theory. Cases and project work focused on decision-making applications.
Managerial Problem Solving
The first core course hones your skills in problem-solving, case analysis and presentation, team-building and leadership. Includes dynamics of group decision-making and provides personal insights through assessment of leadership style and experiential learning.
Function Cores
Corporate Finance
Analytical framework for the major types of investment and financing decisions made by firms. Includes corporate investment decisions and how firms decide between alternative sources of financing.
Fundamentals of Information Technology Management
Application of IT to various business models and processes to create and sustain competitive advantages. Balanced perspective on opportunities and challenges, together with a sampling of technology.
Management of Organizations
Concepts of effective management and leadership in a rapidly changing world. Focuses on individual and group decision-making, effective motivation of employees, negotiating skills, managing organizational culture and directing change.
Marketing Strategy and Policy
Provides understanding of the decisions facing managers at the marketing operations level. Develops skills in marketing analysis, marketing mix strategies, monitoring and controlling marketing action plans.
Operations Management
Key concepts, tools and best practices related to managing operations in a globalized world. Examines process analysis, supply chain, inventory management and quality management.
Integration Cores
Business Law and Ethics
Builds understanding of the legal environment and sharpens legal sense for business decision-making. Looks at different legal systems on issues, such as contracts, corporate governance and conflict resolution in an international context.
China in the Global Economy
Develops understanding of the Chinese economy in a macroeconomic context, with frequent cross-cultural comparisons. Builds skills to anticipate changes in the macro economy and economic policy, and introduces tools to evaluate the impact of these changes on the business environment.
Developing Business Plans
Consolidates learning of all MBA required cores. Covers major features of a business plan such as vision, mission, objectives, strategies and business planning. Special emphasis on developing a one-page business plan.
Strategic Management
Examines successful strategies to help firms achieve superior performance and create value for shareholders. Analysis of competitive advantage a central theme
University of Guam
BBA Foundation Component
Students are required to complete fifty-one (51) semester credit hours selected from the BBA Foundation. These courses are fundamental to understanding the commercial world and developing sound business skills.
BBA Foundation courses are to be taken in each of a student’s four years at the University. Courses beginning with the number 1 are suggested for freshmen (e.g. BA110); 2 for sophomores (e.g. BA260); 3 for juniors (e.g. BA320); and 4 for seniors (e.g. BA440). During the senior year after having completed most of the General Education and Foundation coursework, students take courses that challenge the fundamental concepts learned. BA441 Operations Management, BA481 Practical Applications in Small Business / Entrepreneurship or BA482 Business / Research Internship, students prepare for the practice of business. They work on projects, meet practicing professionals, and enhance their understanding of how organizations operate. In the capstone BA480 Business Strategy and Policy, students examine business problems from a general management perspective, use and integrate concepts form different functional perspectives, develop strategy, make strategic decisions, and analyze the factors that affect the ability of a business to execute its strategy.
The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the BBA Foundation Component. Successful students will:
Understand the management process, the profit motive, and how firms operate and compete
Apply fundamental concepts and techniques from the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, marketing and management to island, national and global business environments
Know how to deploy and manage diverse resources using a variety of management processes
Know how legal, regulatory and political environments affect business decisions
Solve business problems using case analysis, statistics and functional principles
Effectively use teamwork, leadership, and written and oral communication skills in business situations
Recognize ethical issues and develop socially responsible resolutions
Solve business problems in real-world situations to the satisfaction of practicing managers
Integrate fundamental concepts in developing strategic plans and making general management decisions
Observe and network with business managers and professionals.
BBA Foundation required coursework
Principles of Financial Accounting
BA201 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Basic Statistics for Business and Economics
BA240 Management of Organizations
BA260 Fundamentals of Marketing
PA233 Impact of Government Regulatory Admin
BA310 Applied Statistics for Business Decisions
BA320 Basic Business Finance
BA330 Info. Technology and Networks for Business
BA340 Human Resource Management
BA333 Mgmt. Info. Systems OR
BA380 E-Business
BA252 International Tourism OR
BA341 International Business Environment OR
BA420 International Corporate Finance OR
BA460 International Marketing varies with course
LW442 Business Law 1
BA440 Organizational Behavior
BA240, SO101 / PY101
PA405 Ethics in the Professions