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Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in financial sciences. The program aims to equip students with the ability to analyze complex financial problems, make informed decisions, and contribute to the development of the financial sector.
Program Objectives
The program objectives are to:
- Guarantee the educational quality in financial sciences.
- Boost students' proficiency, competitiveness, and excellence in financial sciences.
- Support and encourage scientific and applied research and innovation in financial sciences to promote sustainable development.
- Promote community service and local partnership with the business sector.
Program Structure
The program consists of 42 credit hours, divided into four levels. The program includes:
- 36 credit hours of compulsory courses
- 6 credit hours of elective courses
Compulsory Courses
The compulsory courses are:
Level 1
| Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 601 | Financial Management (I) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| QUN 601 | Statistics and Quantitative Analysis in Business | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| ACCT 601 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| ECON 601 | Business Economics | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements |
Level 2
| Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 625 | Econometrics | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| FIN 613 | Financial Management (II) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| ACCT 610 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements |
Level 3
| Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 610 | Fixed Income Securities | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| FIN 639 | Portfolio Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| FIN 637 | Derivatives | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements |
Level 4
| Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 698 | Research Project | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements | |
| FIN 616 | Stock Evaluation and Analysis | 3 | 3 | 0 | Major Requirements |
Elective Courses
The elective courses are: | Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FIN 620 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 641 | Real Estate Finance | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 642 | Corporate Governance | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 622 | International Finance | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 624 | Islamic Financial System | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 645 | Commercial and Investment Banking | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 625 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 631 | Financial Modeling | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements | | FIN 644 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 | 3 | 0 | | Major Requirements |
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or 2.25 or higher (on a 5.0 scale)
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the program are 40,000 SAR per year.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:
- Financial analysis
- Financial consulting
- Financial management
- Investment banking
- Risk management
- Financial institutions
- Government agencies
- Private sector companies
Research Areas
The program focuses on research areas such as:
- Financial markets and institutions
- Corporate finance
- Investment analysis
- Risk management
- Financial modeling
- Islamic finance
Program Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.