Master's Program in Finance and Banking
Economic and Financial Studies and Research Center (EFSRC)
Program Overview:
The Master’s Program in Finance and Banking primarily aims to enhance scientific and applied research in the field of financial and banking sciences, and to build specialized academic and professional cadres that keep pace with modern developments and future trends in these fields. This is in accordance with professional standards and meets the needs of stakeholders in the banking labor market.
The duration of the program is two years. The first year is dedicated to studying 10 courses, totaling 30 credit hours, distributed across three academic semesters. The second year is focused on writing the master’s thesis, comprising a total of 6 credit hours.
Veiw
Leadership and excellence in education, learning, scientific research, and community service, aiming to be one of the leading centers at the local and regional levels in the fields of economic and financial research, training, and providing consultations.
Mission
Preparing and qualifying specialized scientific and research cadres in finance and banking to achieve quality and efficiency, while meeting the needs of banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies in the local and regional markets.
Program Aims:
The program aims to:
1. Prepare distinguished cadres in the field of economic and financial sciences at both local and regional levels.
2. Enhance knowledge of fundamental concepts and theories in finance and banking.
3. Develop and improve students’ scientific skills in the area of finance and banking.
4. Adopt high-quality, innovative teaching methods that keep pace with modern developments.
5. Strengthen the analytical, creative, and critical thinking abilities of students in the program.
6. Provide all necessary facilitation for students to gain training in financial and banking institutions.
7. Enhance students’ skills in technology related to financial and banking institutions.
Courses Offered in the Program:
First: Basic Courses:
Monetary Theories and Electronic/Digital Currency
Advanced Economic Analysis
Advanced Banking Accounting
Financial Engineering and Stock Market Management
Advanced Banking Operations Management
Financial Econometrics
Risk Management and Credit Analysis
Research Methods and Methodologies
Second: Elective Courses:
First Semester- One Courses:
Advanced Banking and Financial Institutions.
Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions.
Contemporary Issues in Financial and Banking Institutions.
Second Semester- One Courses:
Advanced Banking Management (Electronic and Digital Banking Systems).
Advanced Investment Portfolio Management.
Graduate Qualifications:
Possesses extensive knowledge in their field of specialization.
Has practical skills relevant to their area of expertise and future work.
Capable of applying human or managerial knowledge to develop and enlighten the community and solve its problems.
Respects the ethics of their profession and the laws governing its practice.
Able to utilize modern technologies and apply them in their work.
Possesses positive work skills, collaboration, teamwork, responsible leadership, ethical commitment, self-confidence, self-reliance, and sound decision-making abilities.
Capable of acquiring another language relevant to their specialization.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific research abilities, and a commitment to continuous self-learning.
Possesses time management, crisis management skills, and the ability to handle work pressure.
Able to gather information from its sources, analyze and apply it, and present it systematically and in clear scientific communication.
Admission Requirements:
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with a “Good” grade from a recognized Yemeni university or an equivalent institution in the following fields: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Banking Sciences, Management, or Management Information Systems.
The applicant must successfully pass a personal interview.