Financial Decision Making - Британський диплом MBA в Києві

The MBA Financial Decision Making course is designed to equip students with a suite of financial and accounting tools that empower them to interpret and challenge financial information from a diverse pool of sources and make well-informed and actionable financial decisions that have a positive impact on a company’s performance.

The course merges accounting and finance courses into a cohesive programme, firstly by eliminating more specialised theoretical topics that are irrelevant to today’s managers and secondly by covering critical new hands-on tools, ensuring that the course is accessible and real-life orientated.

The course emphasises both practical understanding and application of all facets of accounting and financial management.

Course Synopsis

The course opens with a comprehensive look at the modern financial landscape. The course continues with the use of financial and management accounting tools related to important financial decision-making, including KPIs, break-even analysis, work capital management techniques and the process of budgeting.

The course examines financial management and the decision-making that organisations encounter when it comes to investment (what kind of projects), finance (what type of finance) and dividends (whether to pay or withhold), and what actions an organisation should take in regard to them.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will:

Understand financial and accounting principles and concepts, which are vital for making informed management decisions.
Learn how to properly analyse public financial statements and determine the fair value of a business.
Be able to develop competitive pricing strategies and qualitatively evaluate efficiency, both in the context of individual products (goods, works, services) and in the context of financial decision-making centres (divisions, projects, personnel, etc.).
Develop a critical awareness of the time value of currency, risk, prospective earnings and equity, and investment decisions.
Be capable to work out the company’s financial strategy, an integral part of the overarching strategic plan.

Delivery Mode	Classes Schedule	Course Duration
Online classes, pre-class preparation	Saturday or Sunday, twice a month	2,5 – 3 months

Who Will Benefit From the Course

Top managers, executives, business owners.
Line managers, programme office directors and project leaders, BDMs, BizDevs, operations managers, etc.
Entrepreneurs seeking to scale a business.

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Course Syllabus

Programme Language

The British MBA programme is delivered in English.
99% students of our hub don’t master English as the mother tongue. Reach out to us to check the language proficiency requirements and test your knowledge.
The recommended level of English is IELTS 6.5 (reading).
To inquire about student experiences, please get in touch with us.

Study Portal and Materials

All the necessary course materials and resources are available within virtual learning environment. You’ll have access to digital textbooks, notes, videos, and additional learning resources to support your studies.
We aim to ensure that you have everything you need to succeed in your MBA programme.

You can complete the Financial Decision Making course as a standalone programme.

Further, you can continue your MBA programme
by enrolling to the next courses.

Admission requirements

Business experience

Management experience – 3 years + (senior or middle managers / entrepreneurs / business owners).

Higher education

Higher education diploma, and professional certificates (if any).

English proficiency

English language proficiency at IELTS 6.5 (reading). The level of language proficiency is verified during an interview and a motivational essay.

How to apply for an MBA programme

Curriculum vitae

Submit your CV or LinkedIn link.

Individual interview

Hold an individual interview online or in person with a campus representative.

Motivational essay

Submit your essay in English. Outline the key reasons why you want to get an MBA, highlight your career goals and expectations from the programme, etc.

Request an individual consultancy

Tuition fees and awards on the path to MBA

The fee includes admission to Edinburgh Business School, support during the course, course materials, live tuition classes remotely or in Kyiv (as applicable), assessment attempt.

COST OF 1 COURSE

$ 2980
Course Completion Certificate

COST OF 3 COURSES

$ 8940
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

COST OF 6 COURSES

$ 17880
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

COST OF 9 COURSES

$ 26820
Master Degree in Business Administration

Tutors

Ivan Kompan

A specialist in finance with 30+ years of experience. Candidate of Sciences. Director of Deloitte Academy.

Held senior positions in a number of large Ukrainian and international financial companies. During his academic career, Mr. Kompan conducted research in econometrics at the Sorbonne University (Paris), the Institute for Advanced Study in Vienna, and the Centre for Economic Research at Charles University in Prague.

Olena Baryshnikova

MBA, ACCA, IFA/IPA, certified auditor of the ACU, Ph.D., CIMA PM. Expert in finance, management accounting, business performance management, strategic planning.

Ms. Baryshnikova has over 18 years of teaching experience. She has been CEO of the Business Education Alliance since 2005. In 2006 and 2010, Ms. Baryshnikova was recognised as the best teacher of the year by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA, UK). Since 1999, she has been a member of the Ukrainian Federation of Professional Accountants. In 2003, she received the Golden Pectoral Medal of Honour from the American Chamber of Commerce for her contribution to the development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine.