Ashland University

Programme overview

The Financial Management specialization gives MBA students a global lens on markets, risk and return. Instruction balances practical exercises — such as capital budgeting and security valuation — with study of corporate financial management and the challenges of emerging and foreign markets.

What you'll study

• Real-world capital budgeting exercises
• Valuation of domestic and foreign securities
• Corporate financial management
• Foreign currency valuation and currency risk hedging
• Emerging financial markets and global financial management
• How transition economies integrate into globalization via liberalization of financial markets, industry deregulation, and relaxation of foreign direct investment policies

Entry requirements

The source material does not list specific admission criteria for this specialization. Applicants should consult the MBA programme page or admissions office for current requirements and prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that require valuation and management of financial assets across borders, such as corporate finance positions, international treasury or risk management roles, and jobs involving analysis of emerging market finance. The specialization’s emphasis on currency valuation and hedging supports careers where managing foreign-exchange exposure is important.

Scholarships & funding angle

No scholarship details are provided in the course text. Prospective students should explore MBA-level scholarships, employer sponsorship, federal or private student loans, and university financial-aid options to fund study.