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"Students have the chance to apply what is learned in the classroom to real-life situations. This program exposes them to the intricacies and nuances of financial success."

—Edouard Mafoua, Associate Professor

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Students who enroll in the program will find themselves sitting in a virtual classroom with students from Moscow State University and other locations around the world. Currently, twelve students from Moscow, Russia, are enrolled in this program as a dual degree.


 

Technology Management: Financial Services- BBA


Kemi Niniola (pictured below) graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration in the spring of 2005 and continued to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Financial Services. In the spring 2007 semester, Kemi did her internship with the New York State Assembly in Albany. "It has been a wonderful experience for me, and I am so glad for taking advantage of this amazing opportunity. Thanks to SUNY Canton, for making the internship part of program requirements."

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  • A comprehensive education in business, accounting, and other management related areas
  • A one-semester internship within a financial services career
  • Hands-on projects and real case studies in domestic and global investments and risk management
  • An investment club that promotes understanding of financial market investments
  • A background in business to broaden perspectives of financial services
  • Independent study options

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  • A strong interest in the financial success
  • An understanding of building blocks of modern finance
  • An understanding of mathematics to solve common finance problems
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Small logo It's online, so it's convenient:
Since online courses don't have set classroom schedules, students can participate at any hour and from anywhere.

Small logo Students will learn key finance topics, including:

  • Loan and mortgage amortization
  • Efficient diversification
  • Stock bond valuation
  • Hedging risk with options and futures

Small logo Tying it all together:
Students design projects using real-life financial market data in courses such as Advanced Financial Management, Global Investment and Risk Management.

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Small logo Associate Professor Edouard Mafoua

Associate Professor Edouard Mafoua received his Doctorate in Applied Economics with a concentration in Environmental, Natural Resources, Production Economics and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mafoua has worked in Congo-Brazzaville as Head of the Department of Programs and Rural Statistics at the Office of Rural Development.

 


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