18 months
Total Months
120
Online
The ESDST MBA programme focused on financial analytics gives students a deeper understanding of financial theories in conjunction with data analytics. Finance in itself is one of the most crucial functions across any industry. Thereby, analytics become all the way more crucial in its application to a variety of financial problems as in assessing risks, audits, forecasting and mitigating unforeseen financial events etc. Carefully designed curriculum of this course will equip students with the much needed knowledge of the finance industry before delving into the sea of data.
Highlights:
1. Curriculum suited to finance industry clubbed with the applications of data analytics
2. Online delivery with continuous mentoring and 1 on 1 support
3. Best in class financial experts train the students along the way
4. Multiple hands-on assignments
5. Placement assistance
6. Most Popular Analytics Tools used in financial analytics around the globe
7. Learn to apply theoretical concepts to solve business problems
8. Keeps You Updated on the Latest Industry Trends
9. International faculty
10.Many multinational companies are involved in deliver, mentoring and support.
Some of the tools and concepts covered in this programme are: Business Analytics models and algorithms, Financial Analytics, Programming with R, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Cloud systems, MongoDB, Machine Learning, Big Data, online financial analytics and many more.
ESDST offers Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) and thus a formal bachelor’s degree is not mandatory for entering this program.
3-4 weeks
120
30
COURSES
Transformational Management (4 ECTS)
Managerial Economics (3 ECTS)
Organizational Behaviour (3 ECTS)
Financial Reporting & Analysis (3 ECTS)
Marketing in a Digital World (3 ECTS)
Data Analysis for Managers (4 ECTS)
> Award of Certificate in Business
Business Analytics and Research Methods Foundation (4 ECTS)
Advanced Excel (4 ECTS)
Programming for Analytics using Python (4 ECTS)
Predictive Analytics Methods (4 ECTS)
Business Communication (3 ECTS)
Professional Career Lab (1 ECTS)
> Award of Certificate in Foundation Business Analytics
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 ECTS)
Big Data and NoSQL (4 ECTS)
Data Warehousing and Management (4 ECTS)
Data Visualization and Storytelling with Tableau (4 ECTS)
Ethics in Business Analytics (4 ECTS)
Award of Certificate in Expert Business Analytics
Electives:
Corporate investment management (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Quantitative Finance (5 ECTS)
Fintech (5 ECTS)
Hedge Fund Management (5 ECTS)
Securities and Portfolio Management (5 ECTS)
Investments (5 ECTS)
Capstone Consulting Project (30 ECTS)
> Award of Practitioner Badge – Financial Analyst
Total ECTS: 90
> Award of MBA in Financial Analytics
25%
The ESDST MBA in financial analytics is aimed at providing students an in-depth understanding of the applications of data analytics in the finance industry. Financial Analytics teaches students to apply their statistical and analytical knowledge to uncover actionable insights. Students will learn from the faculty whose insights are revolutionary in terms of how the industry is evolving with the concepts like machine learning, data modelling and optimization in finance.
Each student at ESDS is matched with an Industry mentor, preferably in the same industry in which the student is working or has aspirations to enter. The mentor guides the student through the course and provides the student with real-life experiential learning along with core learning taking place in the program.
Primary outcomes:
1. Understand the key concepts and nature of data inflow in Finance industry
2. Use data to develop models for credit risk management
3. Build a data driven approach to look at complex financial problems
4. Develop an understanding of the various analytics tools prevalent in the finance industry
Upon successful completion of the program, students can target any of the following roles based on their interests/background –
ELIGIBILITY
EIDST maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. For all MBA programs, the following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline.
Qualifications Waiver:
For students who don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree, ESDST uses Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE). ESDST generally utilizes over 3 years of relevant experience in a significant role for waiver of Bachelor’s Degree. Please contact us at admissions@esdst.eu
Proficiency in English:
Evidence of Proficiency in English
IELTS 6.0+ , OR
PTE 50+ , OR
TOEFL 550+, OR
Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years
English Proficiency Waiver:
The English proficiency test is waived for the following candidates:
Native English Speakers, OR;
Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
Applicants having completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English speaking country, OR;
2 Years of work experience in a setting in which English is the primary language of work
Through its parent institution, Rushford Business School, ESDST is a member of the “Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a global accrediting body that accredits business programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree levels worldwide since 1988. Rushford Business School is part of a membership that extends to more than 60 countries. ACBSP members are amongst the best educators in their respective fields, interested in learning innovative teaching methods, improving the delivery of business education programs, and creative value for their students.
ESDST through its parent schools Rushford Business School and James Lind Institute is a member of the “International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)” The IACBE accredits business programs that lead to degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in institutions of higher education worldwide. All modes of delivery, campuses, locations, and instructional sites, as well as all business programs regardless of degree level, will normally be included in the IACBE accreditation review.
ESDST through Rushford Business School is a proud supporter and Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME). PRME is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact founded in 2007 as a platform to encourage and increase awareness and integration of sustainability in business schools around the world. Today, PRME is the largest coordinated effort between the world’s business schools and the United Nations. Rushford Business School became a PRME signatory in 2020. As a school, we understand the privilege and responsibility of providing quality education that gives learners the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, change lives, and transform societies.
ESDST through its parent institution James Lind Institute is a proud member of the prestigious International Council for Open & Distance Education. ICDE has consultative partner status with UNESCO and shares UNESCO’s key value – the universal right to education for all. ICDE further derives its position from the unique knowledge and experience of its members throughout the world in the development and use of new methodologies and emerging technologies.
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