School of Business:: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

Master of Finance MBA / Program Overview

Ø Background to the program and subject area:
In the light of the local, regional, and global demands, the finance department found that it an urgent need to lunch a master program in order to meet the new forms of institutions and their developments. Moreover, the changes that happened to the financial market, institutions and businesses increase the need for some financial expertise such as CFOs, financial analyst’s investment companies, and other financial institutions to be on a clear understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects.
Ø Vision statements of the program:
Vision: the program aims to teach the students the latest developments in the field of risk assessment, analysis of portfolios, engineering and financial derivatives, building valuation models, financial and technical analysis and objectives that necessary for all stakeholders who have a relationship with the financial activities or want to get a deeper understanding of these aspects.
Ø Mission statements of the program:
Mission: The development of knowledge and skills of the students through an advanced academic program and provide students with the analytical program and we look forward to become the latest developments in theoretical and practical side with respect to the banking industry, finance and capital markets.
Ø Program Aims:
1. The job market needs an academic doctor in order to teach the material presented in the program in addition to attract qualified professors from Jordanian universities in order to fill the gaps upon the leave of some existing professors for sabbatical leave.
2. Financial institutions seek to find an expert people in the area of finance.