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Master of Science in Financial Management

Overview

The programme provides students with an opportunity to develop and apply professional and master’s level knowledge, understanding and skills within accountancy and finance related context. The programme will require students to assimilate master’s level knowledge and demonstrate critical appraisal of alternative solutions to financial decision making based on systematic analysis of complex business problems. Students will also be required to demonstrate independent research capability and present complex ideas through a range of different media appropriate to finance professional.

 

This programme, though academic in delivery and institution, is benched marked against the following professional associations and institutions to ensure high technical skill, professional and ethical exposure

  • Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
  • Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)

 

Students of the Master of Master of Science in Financial Management is expected to

  • Develop an advanced understanding of financial models and management techniques.
  • Understand the strategic dimension when applying specific models and techniques to support decision making.
  • Understand complex models and concepts underpinning financial decisions that underpin assumptions of value creation within organizations.
  • Understand the complex internal and external relationships for organizations when management makes decisions.
  • Apply research skills to support financial decision-making analysis.
  • Assimilate, identify and critically appraise data used for financial decisions at a strategic level in organizations.

Matriculation/Articulation Requirements

To matriculate to the programme, applicants must fulfil one of the following:

  • Holders of a Bachelor of Science Degree with at least a GPA of 2.5.
  • Holders of an Associate of Science Degree may be provisionally accepted. These persons will however have to complete Bridging courses.
  • Mature entry (Application of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition – PLAR).

 Persons who do not have the required GPA or uses Mature entry may be accepted through an interview process, submission of a portfolio and assigned bridging courses. The potential candidate should demonstrate work experience and additional certification achieved.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER 1

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Global Business Environment
BGBE6101
3
45
Project Management Foundation
BPMF5101
3
45

SEMESTER 2

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Social Entrepreneurship
BSEN6201
2
35
Information Systems Management & IT Governance
BSBL6201
3
45

SEMESTER 3

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Financial Markets & Investment Strategy
BDHR6301
3
45
Strategic Management Accounting
BSMA6301
3
45

SEMESTER 4

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Advance Financial Management
BAFM6401
3
45
Advance Performance Management
BPPL6401
3
45

SEMESTER 5

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Strategic Business Leadership
BSBL6501
3
45
Enterprise Risk Management
BERM6501
3
45

SEMESTER 6

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Social Entrepreneurship Seminar Planning & Execution
BSEP6601
1
15
Strategic Business Reporting
BBEE6601
3
45
Applied Research Methods for Management & Decision-Making
BBEE6601
3
45

SEMESTER 7

Curriculum Courses/Modules Course Code Number of Credits Theory Hours
Embracing the Agile Project Management Philosophy
BAPP6701
3
45
Masters Applied Project (Supervised)
BPPL6401
3
45
Main Campus
Eureka Road Campus

Excelsior Community College is a registered institution with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) in Jamaica, and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the local accreditation body.

Excelsior Community College obtained Candidacy for Institutional Accreditation in March 2019 from the UCJ. As such, our Masters’ Degree programmes curricula are developed in alignment with the UCJ’s and recognized industries occupational standards. Additionally, our programmes are aligned to the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J) and certifications are to be offered by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ).

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