Master of Business Administration

upGrad Tech

Tuition costs:

2,50,000 INR

Area:

Business

Duration:

18 months

Language:

English

Mode:

Fully Online

Description:

Specialization in International Finance



  • UpGrad School of Management and Technology, UK has filed an application with ACCA, in partnership with ISDC, seeking exemption accreditation for this MBA, which has a specialization in International Finance.
  • Once approved, upGrad expects their students to be eligible to apply for exemption from all nine papers at the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels, and for upGrad to be listed on the ACCA global website from 1 April 2024.
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    This MBA, currently under review for exemption accreditation by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), is a comprehensive program that combines the principles of international finance and accounting expertise. This unique combination offers aspiring professionals an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in both areas, preparing them for lucrative career prospects in global financial management. Once approved, students will be presented with a unique opportunity to be eligible to receive exemptions from 9 out of the 13 requisite exams necessary to fulfil the ACCA qualification. The ACCA qualification is highly regarded and opens doors to successful careers in accounting and finance across industries and countries.

    

    

    Program Highlights

    

    • Recognised as 'Equivalent to a Master's degree - The MBA program is recognised by top credential evaluators (ECE, FIS, IQAS, CES) for academic and immigration purposes as equivalent to a master’s program from countries such as the United States of America, Canada, and those in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
    • Exam Exemptions in ACCA – Included in the program are all modules & topics required by the ACCA for exemption from nine exams at the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels.
    • Global MBA degree with ECTS credits - Degrees that have ECTS accreditation are used in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and are the most widely recognized form of accreditation, not only in Europe but also across the world.
    • Industry-Focused MBA - This program is taught exclusively by industry leaders from various business domains, including Founders, Directors, and Function Heads of leading companies such as Landmark Group, Zalando, etc.
    • Blended Learning with Live Interaction - All courses are a mix of recorded lectures and live sessions conducted at convenient times on weekends. All learners get a chance to interact with peers and instructors during these weekend live sessions, projects, or real-life scenarios.
    • Career Services - Each learner enrolled in this program gets access to the Interview & soft skills preparation module, Just-in-time Mock Interview practice, Job fair, and Networking basecamps.

    

    

    The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of international finance and the skills necessary to become successful finance professionals. It encompasses a blend of core MBA courses and specialized subjects from the ACCA qualification, creating a powerful synergy of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

    

    Core MBA Courses: The core MBA courses cover essential business disciplines, including strategic management, marketing, operations, and organizational behaviour. These courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics and enable them to make informed decisions in global financial environments.

    

    ACCA Qualification: Once approved, the integration with ACCA will make students eligible to receive a globally recognized professional certification. ACCA courses focus on financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial management. This rigorous training ensures that students develop strong technical skills and in-depth knowledge of accounting practices, making them capable of handling complex financial scenarios.

    

    Degree ILOs:

    Degree structure

    In total, Master of Business Administration is 2250 hours to complete; the programme is structured with tiers, which are described below.

    Tier 1

    750 required hours

    Students complete 30 ECTS (ALL 10 courses) of Tier 1 modules.

    Leading People, Teams and Organisations: Organisational Theory

    Leading People, Teams and Organisations: Organisational Theory

    75h

    Financial Accounting and Reporting

    Financial Accounting and Reporting

    75h

    Business Accounting, Finance, and Economics

    Business Accounting, Finance, and Economics

    Strategic Economics

    Strategic Economics

    75h

    Marketing Strategy

    Marketing Strategy

    Effective Managerial Communication

    Effective Managerial Communication

    Statistics and Data Analysis

    Statistics and Data Analysis

    Evidence-Based Decision Making

    Evidence-Based Decision Making

    Business Leadership and Strategy

    Business Leadership and Strategy

    Supply Chain Management

    Supply Chain Management


    Tier 2

    750 required hours

    Students complete 30 ECTS (SELECT 3 courses) of Tier 2 modules.

    

    

    Leadership and Corporate Accountability

    Leadership and Corporate Accountability

    The Business of Social Change and Innovation

    The Business of Social Change and Innovation

    Data Analytics and Modelling

    Data Analytics and Modelling

    Python for Business Analytics

    Python for Business Analytics

    Business-to-Business Marketing

    Business-to-Business Marketing

    Marketing Analytics

    Marketing Analytics

    Investment Strategies

    Investment Strategies

    Financial Crisis and Risk Management

    Financial Crisis and Risk Management

    International Business Environments

    International Business Environments

    Inspiration and Product Creation

    Inspiration and Product Creation

    Implementation and Product Introduction

    Implementation and Product Introduction

    Measurement and Product Adoption

    Measurement and Product Adoption


    Tier 3: Capstone Project

    750 required hours

    Capstone: Digital Action Programme for Business Administration

    Capstone: Digital Action Programme for Business Administration


    Executive Leadership Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Executive Leadership courses

    Leadership and Corporate Accountability

    Leadership and Corporate Accountability

    The Business of Social Change and Innovation

    The Business of Social Change and Innovation

    Leadership in the New Age

    Leadership in the New Age


    Data Analytics Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Data Analytics courses

    Data Analytics and Modelling

    Data Analytics and Modelling

    Python for Business Analytics

    Python for Business Analytics

    Decision Making with Business Analytics

    Decision Making with Business Analytics


    Marketing Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Marketing courses

    Global Brand Strategy

    Global Brand Strategy

    Business-to-Business Marketing

    Business-to-Business Marketing

    Marketing Analytics

    Marketing Analytics


    Finance Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Finance courses

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Investment Strategies

    Investment Strategies

    Financial Crisis and Risk Management

    Financial Crisis and Risk Management


    International Business Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of International Business courses

    Global Brand Strategy

    Global Brand Strategy

    Decision Making with Business Analytics

    Decision Making with Business Analytics

    International Business Environments

    International Business Environments


    Entrepreneurship Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Entrepreneurship courses

    Inspiration and Product Creation

    Inspiration and Product Creation

    Implementation and Product Introduction

    Implementation and Product Introduction

    Measurement and Product Adoption

    Measurement and Product Adoption


    International Finance

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 10 courses) of International Finance courses

    Financial Reporting

    Financial Reporting

    Audit and Assurance

    Audit and Assurance

    Financial Management

    Financial Management

    Corporate and Business Law

    Corporate and Business Law

    Taxation

    Taxation

    Performance Management

    Performance Management

    Strategic Business Leadership

    Strategic Business Leadership

    Strategic Business Reporting

    Strategic Business Reporting

    Advanced Performance Management

    Advanced Performance Management

    Advanced Financial Management

    Advanced Financial Management


    Human Resource Management Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Human Resource Management courses

    Workforce Planning and Management

    Workforce Planning and Management

    Learning and development

    Learning and development

    Talent Acquisition/Performance and Rewards Management

    Talent Acquisition/Performance and Rewards Management


    Digital Marketing Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Digital Marketing courses

    Digital Marketing Channels and Metrics

    Digital Marketing Channels and Metrics

    Organic Digital Marketing Channels

    Organic Digital Marketing Channels

    Paid Digital Marketing Channels

    Paid Digital Marketing Channels


    Product Marketing Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Product Marketing courses

    User and Competition Research

    User and Competition Research

    Designing a Product

    Designing a Product

    Product Development and Growth

    Product Development and Growth


    Healthcare Management Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Healthcare Management courses

    Ethical and Legal Aspects of Healthcare

    Ethical and Legal Aspects of Healthcare

    Material Management in Healthcare

    Material Management in Healthcare

    Benchmarking and Quality Management in Healthcare

    Benchmarking and Quality Management in Healthcare


    Supply Chain Management Specialization Certificate

    0 required hours

    Students must complete 30 ECTS (ALL 3 courses) of Supply Chain Management courses

    Inventory Management

    Inventory Management

    Designing and Managing Distribution Channels

    Designing and Managing Distribution Channels

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Supply Chain Analytics