<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration program in Financial Management at National University is designed to provide you with studies of financial institutions and strategies for managing organizational finances. Courses are intended to explore such topics as financial risk management, resource allocation, return on investment analysis, and investment selection techniques. Additional subjects covered in this program range from international business issues to financial management of nonprofit organizations. You will also have the chance to complete courses in business research, professional ethics, and statistical analysis. By the end of the program, you will be required to write a complete theoretical dissertation in order to graduate. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, you should have a master's degree from an accredited institution. You should also have a talent for working with people as well as money, and have a drive to improve your skills through intensive study. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will need to complete at least 60 credit hours. Of those credit hours, 33 credits will be from foundational courses, 15 credits will be from specialization courses, and 12 credits will be from dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Financial Management</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7101</td><td> Doctoral Studies in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7300</td><td> Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7110</td><td> The Business Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7120</td><td> Business Financial Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7130</td><td> Business Leadership &amp; Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7200</td><td>Business Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7310</td><td>Introduction to Business Research Design &amp; Methodology</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7320 &amp; BUS 7321 <br /> <b>or</b> <br /> BUS 7330 &amp; BUS 7331 </td><td>Quantitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Qualitative Research <br /> <br /> Quantitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Qualitative Research</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>Doctoral Level Elective Course 1</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700B</td><td> PhD-BA Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select five courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7012</td><td>Advanced Corporate Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7013</td><td>Investment Portfolio Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7014</td><td>Managing Financial Institutions</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7015</td><td>Advanced Financial Statement Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7016</td><td>Financial Management for International Business</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 7018</td><td>Accounting and Control for Nonprofit Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A </td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A </td><td> The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A </td><td> Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A </td><td> The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you complete this program, you may have the opportunity to seek a career with business corporations, banks, investment agencies, consulting firms, or higher education institutions. You could be able to pursue responsibilities in business strategizing, data analysis, budgeting, financial planning, or personnel administration. </p> <p>Depending on your experience, possible career paths could include: </p> <ul><li>Business Manager </li><li>Corporate Financial Consultant </li><li>Investment Consultant </li><li>Accountant </li><li>Human Resources Manager </li><li>Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner</li></ul>