STRATEGIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

“You shouldn't dream your film, you should make it!"
Steven Spielberg

Ideal for: Finance Manager / Head of Finance, Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, Business Controller, Management Accountant, Investment / Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning & Strategy Manager, Treasury Manager, Business Performance Manager, CFO / Finance Director, Entrepreneur / Business Owner

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Strategic Finance & Accounting specialization is designed to develop managers and business leaders who can transform financial and accounting information into strategic business decisions in an AI-driven economy. It integrates corporate finance, management accounting, valuation, investment, capital markets, financial analytics, and artificial intelligence to support value creation, performance management, investment decisions, and sustainable business growth. You will develop the financial judgment, strategic thinking, and AI-supported analytical skills needed to make responsible managerial decisions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The creative industry is one of the fastest growing industries in recent years, which would give you many opportunities in the future.
Upon graduation, you can be:

• Business Controller
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Corporate Planning & Strategy Manager
• Finance Manager / Head of Finance
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
• Investment / Financial Analyst

LEARNING MODELS

You will learn through financial case discussions, valuation exercises, performance analysis, and investment scenarios. Practical tasks will help you interpret financial information, apply AI-enabled analytics, and use predictive forecasting and scenario analysis to compare options. You will practice combining financial judgment with strategic thinking to present responsible business recommendations.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

In this specialization, you will learn corporate financial strategy and valuation, management accounting and strategic performance, and investment, capital markets, and portfolio strategy. You will also learn how to use AI-enabled financial analytics, predictive forecasting, scenario analysis, and data-driven insights to evaluate business performance, anticipate financial risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.