The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Banking and Finance provides students with excellent training using cutting-edge teaching methods in banking and financial management. This program equips students with the knowledge and abilities to effectively manage the business dynamics of both financial and non-financial institutions, optimizing their earnings and value while maintaining financial equilibrium.

Students will learn to properly manage their organization’s working capital, cash flows, and capital structure, as well as assess the feasibility and attractiveness of its new investments. Learners will be able to master advanced corporate financial management and banking risks, alongside relevant theories and applications underlying advanced financial markets and international finance. The program also exposes students to financial markets and investigates the regulatory frameworks for risk and innovation in banking and finance.

Students eligible for this program are those who have successfully completed an undergraduate academic program in business administration (i.e. holders of a bachelor’s degree) and wish to pursue graduate studies in one of the concentrations offered within this advanced master’s degree program.

The teaching methods for the different modules and courses at the Antonine School of Business (ASB) are based on a curricular perspective, mainly targeting knowledge building as well as competency and skill development. These methodologies prioritize course content and are not restricted to a single teaching pattern, promoting a learning environment that embraces a social constructivist approach.

Faculty members are keen on the process of transmission and acquisition of course content. Moreover, the knowledge construction process systematically takes precedence over all other aspects. The epistemological position of instructors takes into account the diverse economic and social backgrounds of learners.

The assessment system for course modules at the ASB allows students to progress at their own pace while considering the overall learning progress of the group. Assessment modalities are centered around 3 main categories: diagnostic, formative, and summative. The learning assessment is mainly conducted through continuous written tests throughout the academic semester. Partial examinations provide students with opportunities to redefine their progress and adjust their academic performance accordingly.

Courses include projects and research work prepared individually or in groups. Oral presentation and communication skills are often emphasized, taking precedence over other assessment modalities in several practical teaching units. The evaluation process ends with a summative assessment, where students take final examinations for each subject at the end of each academic semester.

Common to the Master Program

• MSB1: Equip graduates with the management knowledge required to assume semi-senior and senior roles in organizations across various fields, with a particular emphasis on their chosen concentration.
• MSB2: Build the fundamental skills needed to establish and manage a private business.
• MSB3: Strengthen graduates’ research, business analysis, and publication competencies.

Specific to the Program

• MBF1: Analyze financial markets, their mechanisms, and the tools used to manage funds.
• MBF2: Evaluate an organization’s financial position and implement strategies to maintain its equilibrium.
• MBF3: Apply suitable dividend policies and capital structure management tools for organizations.
• MBF4: Assess the financial feasibility, attractiveness, and value of capital expenditures.
• MBF5: Utilize appropriate portfolio management tools for value optimization.
• MBF6: Apply risk management and evaluation concepts within the banking sector.

The jobs targeted by this program include the following management responsibilities and functions:

• Financial analysis
• Financial portfolio management
• Customer relations
• Treasury and funds management
• Credit analysis
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Company valuation
• Assistance in mergers and acquisitions
• Management consultancy in financial management and markets