Program Overview
The Finance at American University of Beirut is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lebanon and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Accounting
- Basics of Finance
- Quantitative Analysis / Economics
- Quantitative Methods of Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Security Analysis
- Financial Strategy
- Structured Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Equity Valuation
- Fixed Income Securities
- Islamic Finance
- Financial Econometrics
- Credit Risk Measurement and Management
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- International Finance
- Capital Markets and Institutions in the Middle East Region
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MFIN program, a student must hold a bachelors degree and\nmust satisfy the requirements of the University for admission to graduate study.
To be accepted into the MFIN program, the applicant must possess an undergraduate\nuniversity average in the last 60 credits of study greater than 80 or equivalent if the applicant\ngraduated from an accredited credit system university. For universities that do not follow\nthe credit system, the cumulative average of the applicant will be taken into consideration.\nStudents with a quantitative background, specifically those coming from the following fields:\nFinance, Accounting, Math, Physics, Engineering, and Economics, are exempted from the GMAT\nrequirement. Those coming from a non-quantitative background are required to pass the GMAT.\nApplicants with previous work experience in the field of finance are at an advantage.
Personal\ninterviews will be conducted with the MFIN applicants whenever deemed necessary by the\nGraduate Committee.\nThe program is open to students from other educational backgrounds including engineering,\neconomics, mathematics, statistics and so forth. Students not having an undergraduate degree\nin business will be required to take at least two prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in the\nprogram.
The Application Process
To apply for admission to the MFIN program, an applicant must submit all of the following:An\napplication form
- Two letters of recommendation
- An official transcript for all undergraduate and/or graduate course work
- Refer to the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR)
- A GMAT or GRE score for students coming from a non-quantitative background
- An application fee
- A curriculum vitae
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 946 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University of Beirut directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
TheAmerican University of Beirut(AUB;Arabic:الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت,romanized:al-Jāmiʿa l-Amērkiyya fī Bayrūt)is aprivate, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered inNew Yorkwith its...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
