Course List

This course is designed to develop the main skills needed by a senior financial officer with respect to short term financial operations (capital structure, financing options) and introduces some international finance issues and their effect on management decisions, which are applicable internationally. Learners will apply their learning through the use of real world examples aligned with the current trends and issues in the field of finance. The learner is expected to develop and apply skills in financial management with both expertise and diligence.

Credits: 3

Assessment: 40% coursework and 60% Exam (face-to-face)

Assessment: 40% coursework and 60% Exam (face-to-face)

In Operations Planning and Control, students will be introduced to the requirements, design and functioning of operating systems in the production of goods and services. This course will illustrate to students the types of control necessary, as well as the quantitative techniques available, to ensure maximum productivity, quality, efficiency and profitability of such systems.

The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the following: theories of compensation; organization policies and its impact on compensation; behavioural effects of compensation plans.

In addition to exploring Ethical theories and current best practices, the course features a series of practical case studies of ethical issues and dilemmas that investment professionals may typically encounter. Participants will apply their knowledge of ethical principles to develop proposed solutions to resolve these case studies and dilemmas. Group work is also an important element of this course as it provides an opportunity for students to share insights, and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of ethical principles and more importantly, engender individual ethical behaviour. In addition, the course seeks to identify the appropriate and relevant principles for resolving different kinds of ethical issues which are not addressed by law and industry rules and regulations.