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Center of Career Development
Faculty of Business Administration and International Trade
The Faculty of Business Administration and International Trade, MIU, provides quality training programs through its Center of Career Development (CCD). These programs are designed to qualify business graduates and professionals to earn specialized certificates in derivatives, financial risk management and banking risk management. Also, the CDC offers an eight month intensive course as preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst® Exam (CFA).
Professional Certificate in Banking Risk Management
Overview
Since the early evolution of the banking industry, it has been recognized that many financial and non-financial risks are to be managed in order to provide the proper protection to the depositors’ money. This course introduces the participants to the measurement and management of many types of these risks.
What will you benefit?
- Understand the generic links between interest rates and their effects on the banking industry
- Acquire numerical and statistical skills that can be used for measuring and managing the market and credit risks in the banking industry
Who is eligible to join our program?
Bankers, Business graduates and Professionals.
What are the Topics?
- Analysis of Bank Financial Performance (4 hours)
- Methodology for Credit Scoring and Bank Rating (3 hours)
- Asset Liability Management (4 hours)
- Value at Risk for the Banking Industry (3 hours)
- Basel Agreements (I, II, III) (4 hours)
- The Role of Interest Rates in Risk Management (3 hours)
- Monetary Policy: Implications for the Banking Industry and the Role of Central Banks. (4 hours)
- Financial Innovations and Regulations (3 hours)
- Assessment (2 hours)
NOTE:
Most of the courses are offered in the computer lab to enhance computational skills.
What is the duration of the course?
- 5 weeks
What are the enrollment requirements?
- Passing MIU English Placement Exam or its equivalent (for Non- MIU graduates)
- Basic Knowledge of computer skills
Professional Certificate in Derivatives and Risk Management
Overview
Financial innovations have now turned out to be one of the key elements to financial stability. The latter is recognized officially as the main target for all financial institutions. The literature on financial research recognizes the developments in derivatives markets as a viable approach for minimizing financial risks in financial and non-financial markets. This certificate offers a unique opportunity to learn the interdisciplinary of financial and non-financial derivatives. It also offers a practical knowledge on a variety of economic and statistical tools that help deepen the understanding of the derivative analysis.
What will you benefit?
- Understand the nature of different types of financial and non-financial derivatives (Forward, Futures and Options)
- Acquire numerical and statistical skills that can be used for pricing financial and non-financial derivatives
Who is eligible to join our program?
Professionals and financial managers in multinational corporations
What is the Duration of the course?
- 5 weeks
What are the Topics?
- Pricing Options Contracts (4 hours)
- Value-at-Risk for Managing Work Capital (3 hours)
- Pricing Forward Contracts (4 hours)
- Pricing Futures (3 hours)
- Financial Markets and Institutions (4 hours)
- Stock Market Development and Economic Development (3 hours)
- The Development of Credit Score System (4 hours)
- The Use of Regression Analysis for Hedging Strategies (3 hours)
- Assessment (2 hours)
NOTE:
All courses are offered in the computer lab to enhance computation skills
What are the enrollment requirements?
- Passing MIU English Placement Exam (for Non- MIU Graduates)
- Basic Knowledge of computer skills
- Pass the interview of the required department of specialty
Preparation Course for the Chartered Financial Analyst® Exam (CFA)
The CFA Review Program offered by MIU is designed to provide candidates with the necessary know-how, tools, and resources enabling them to prepare for the CFA exam. Our academics include qualified CFA instructors who are devoted to offer guidance throughout the whole learning process.
What is the CFA Exam and what is the benefit of becoming CFA certified?
The CFA exam is composed of three levels that measure knowledge, analytical skills, and integration. Exams are prepared and administered by the CFA Institute, (www.cfainstitute.org) in June for the three levels and in December for level one only.
The benefits of becoming CFA certified include having a competitive advantage over peer financials and being recognized internationally;thus, giving successful candidates more opportunities on a global perspective.
What will you learn?
The program is designed to cover the various areas that candidates need to prepare before sitting for the CFA level I exam:
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Quantitative Methods
- Economics
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Equity Analysis and Valuation
- Portfolio Management
- Fixed Income
- Derivatives
- Analysis of Alternative Investments
What is the Duration of the course?
- 8 months
What are the enrollment requirements?
- Passing MIU English Placement Exam (for Non – MIU graduates)
- Pass the interview of the required department of specialty
