Deree students can complete a dual degree, that is, a Deree US degree together with an Open University validated award (a UK degree), in just four years. Students begin their studies (first year) by selecting amongst liberal education courses. In subsequent years they attend courses of their major. Finance courses examine the application of financial theory and practice and cover the study of the three areas of finance by developing the quantitative skills necessary to do the following:

• Develop and analyze financial reports;
• Valuate small, medium and large ventures;
• Manage portfolios of stocks, bonds and options;
• Manage financial risks that relate to business and investment decisions;
• Organize, manipulate and analyze financial data with the aim of making financial projections;

In addition, topics that relate to business organization and planning, professional communication, business law and ethics will be studied. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real business settings.

If you plan to focus on financial management, you are advised to choose from the following elective courses; Corporate Governance and Accountability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Derivative Products, Maritime Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Strategic Management, Internship.

If you plan to focus on investment/risk management and financial markets, you are advised to choose from the following elective courses; Derivative Products, Quantitative Finance, Tax Structured Finance, Commercial Bank Management, Maritime Financial Management, Internship.

Upon graduation, students will have gained knowledge and understanding of financial theories and the workings of financial markets, institutions and instruments. They will be prepared to advance their academic studies at the graduate level, work within the finance departments of business organizations or become financial analysts, financial planners or portfolio managers at a certified level.