Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center
Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center | SU
Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center | SU
The Economics Department at the Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center is a fundamental pillar for economic knowledge and financial analysis at the local and regional levels. Through its advanced postgraduate programs (Master's and PhD), the department aims to prepare economic experts and researchers who are highly competent in analyzing economic variables, formulating financial policies, and providing strategic consultations that support decision-makers in both public and private institutions. The department is also committed to integrating theoretical aspects with practical application and scientific research to address contemporary economic challenges and contribute to achieving sustainable development.
The Center for Economic and Financial Studies and Research aspires to be a national center of excellence in education, learning, scientific research, and community service, while attaining regional prominence and serving as Yemen's leading institution for economic and financial research, professional training, and specialized consultancy.
The Department is committed to educating and preparing academically distinguished and research-oriented economists who demonstrate excellence and professional competence, while addressing the needs of financial institutions, government organizations, and insurance companies at the local and regional levels.
1. Strengthen students' understanding of the core concepts, principles, and theories of economics.
2. Enhance students' academic knowledge and practical competencies in the field of economics.
3. Expose students to current economic developments and emerging trends within their area of specialization.
4. Deliver high-quality, learner-centered teaching methods that incorporate modern teaching approaches.
5. Promoting students' analytical competencies, creativity, and critical thinking.
6. Develop students' proficiency in utilizing modern economic technologies and digital systems.
7. Foster the effective integration of theoretical learning with professional practice, ensuring graduates acquire the knowledge and skills required in economics.
8. Prepare students to effectively employ scientific research methodologies in producing reports and analytical studies that support decision-making in government institutions, financial organizations, and the private sector.
The Finance and Banking MA program aims to equip students with comprehensive academic knowledge within their field of specialization. Furthermore, it provides them with the scientific and practical skills required to meet the current and future demands of both local and international labor markets. The program also prepares outstanding students to pursue their postgraduate studies within their precise specialization in the PhD program. To achieve these objectives, the program is delivered by highly qualified faculty members with distinguished academic credentials, and incorporates modern educational technologies into the curriculum. Additionally, a structured postgraduate study plan is implemented to ensure the acquisition of specialized academic knowledge, with a continuous focus on applied research as an essential graduation requirement. The curriculum is subject to regular review and continuous development, including the revision, addition, deletion, or course content modification to keep pace with current global and scientific developments. Moreover, students are encouraged to actively participate in scientific seminars and field visits to banks and financial institutions to strengthen their professional expertise, broaden their academic and practical capabilities, and develop their skills.
The Center for Economic and Financial Studies and Research aspires to be a national center of excellence in education, learning, scientific research, and community service, while attaining regional prominence and serving as Yemen's leading institution for economic and financial research, professional training, and specialized consultancy.
1. Strengthen students' understanding of the core concepts, principles, and theories of finance and banking.
2. Enhance students' academic knowledge and practical competencies in the fields of finance and banking.
3. Expose students to current developments, emerging trends, and best practices in finance and banking.
4. Deliver high-quality, learner-centered teaching methods that incorporate modern teaching approaches while promoting analytical competencies, creativity, and critical thinking.
5. Facilitate practical training opportunities in financial and banking institutions.
6. Develop students' proficiency in utilizing modern banking and financial technologies and digital systems.
7. Foster the effective integration of theoretical learning with professional practice, ensuring graduates acquire the knowledge and skills required by the finance and banking sectors.
8. Prepare students to effectively employ scientific research methodologies in producing reports and analytical studies that support decision-making in financial institutions.
Admission Requirements:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of “Good” from a recognized Yemeni university or an equivalent institution in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Economics, Banking Sciences, Management, or Management Information Systems.
- The applicant must successfully pass the programs personal interview.
Study System:
The program follows a two-year study system: First Year: Completion of the MA Coursework (Preparatory Year). Second Year: Preparation, submission, and Defense of the MA Thesis.
The Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center offers a PhD program in Economics aims to provide students with comprehensive academic knowledge within the scope of their specialization. In addition, it provides students with the scientific and practical skills required to meet the current and future needs of both the local and international labor markets. The program also prepares outstanding students to pursue their postgraduate studies within their precise specialization in the PhD program. To achieve these objectives, the program is delivered by highly qualified teaching staff with distinguished academic credentials, and incorporates modern educational technologies in the fields of research. Additionally, a structured postgraduate study plan is adopted to ensure that students acquire academic knowledge within the field of specialization, with a continuous focus on applied research as an essential part of the graduation requirements. A continuous periodic follow-up and review of modern studies in the field of economics to keep pace with continuous academic and global developments. Furthermore, students are encouraged to engage in relevant scientific seminars and keep up with modern economic theories to enhance their professional expertise and broaden their academic and practical capabilities and skills.
The Center for Economic and Financial Studies and Research aspires to be a national center of excellence in education, learning, scientific research, and community service, while attaining regional prominence and serving as Yemen's leading institution for economic and financial research, professional training, and specialized consultancy.
1. Strengthen students' understanding of the core concepts, principles, and theories of economics.
2. Enhance students' academic knowledge and practical competencies in the field of economics.
3. Expose students to current economic developments and emerging trends within their area of specialization.
4. Deliver high-quality, learner-centered teaching methods that incorporate modern teaching approaches. Promoting students' analytical competencies, creativity, and critical thinking.
5. Develop students' proficiency in utilizing modern economic technologies and digital systems.
6. Foster the effective integration of theoretical learning with professional practice, ensuring graduates acquire the knowledge and skills required in economics.
7. Prepare students to effectively employ scientific research methodologies in producing reports and analytical studies that support decision-making in government institutions, financial organizations, and the private sector.
Admission Requirements:
- Hold an MA degree with a minimum grade of Good from a recognized university in Economics, Financial and Banking Sciences, Finance and Banking, Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Local Development Management, or another related discipline as specified in the program’s admission regulations.
- Applicants who do not hold an MA degree in Economics, Financial and Banking Sciences, or Finance and Banking are required to publish an additional (third) research paper before starting their dissertation research.
- Obtain an English language proficiency certificate from the Community Center for Translation & Language Teaching at Sana’a University and a computer proficiency certificate from the Computer Center at Sana’a University during the study period, in accordance with the University’s graduate studies regulations.
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