{"id":36151,"date":"2026-10-13T09:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ono.ac.il\/eng\/?page_id=36151"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:10:00","slug":"mba-finance-fintech-capital-markets-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ono.ac.il\/eng\/mba-finance-fintech-capital-markets-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA in Finance, Fintech & Capital Markets Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Core Courses*<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This course provides a strategic foundation for managers operating in today’s business environment and serves as a cornerstone for advanced studies in marketing and advertising. Students explore the concept of value creation for customers, strategic partners, and the organization itself. The course introduces a practical framework for market analysis, marketing strategy development, and the translation of strategy into tactical marketing decisions. An optional project enables students to apply the framework using AI-powered tools. To provide greater flexibility, course content is delivered through both in-person and online learning formats.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces students to the principles of strategic thinking and strategic management, focusing on the relationship between organizational goals, the internal environment, and the external business landscape. Students explore a range of strategic approaches, including corporate, functional, competitive, and global strategies. The course develops practical skills in strategic analysis and planning through tools such as mission statement development, environmental analysis, strategic mapping, business model design, value chain analysis, stakeholder assessment, and resource- and capability-based organizational analysis. Selected course assignments incorporate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support strategic problem-solving.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course examines the core principles and practices of effective management across all levels of an organization. Designed for current and aspiring leaders, it explores the responsibilities of managers in guiding teams, driving performance, and leading organizational success. Particular emphasis is placed on managing in environments characterized by rapid change, technological disruption, uncertainty, and crisis. Through both organizational and managerial perspectives, students develop the knowledge and skills required to lead effectively at the strategic, operational, and interpersonal levels.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces the fundamental principles of finance, with a particular focus on corporate financial management. Students examine the objectives of the business organization, the time value of money, and the role of finance in managerial decision-making. The course explores capital budgeting, investment evaluation methods, and cash flow analysis, while providing a foundation for understanding the three core financial decisions faced by organizations: investment decisions, financing and capital structure decisions, and dividend policy.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces students to the principles and strategies of effective negotiation, with a focus on creating mutually beneficial outcomes in organizational, business, and personal settings. Students develop practical negotiation skills through the study of collaborative negotiation, sources of bargaining power, persuasion techniques, objection handling, effective communication, active listening, questioning strategies, and the strategic use of body language. Emphasis is also placed on creative problem-solving and value creation to achieve integrative, win-win agreements. The course combines lectures, simulations, case analyses, and experiential exercises.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces students to leading theories in positive organizational psychology and explores practical models for becoming effective, inspiring leaders. Students learn how to build high-performing teams, foster resilience, encourage initiative and collaboration, and lead effectively in times of uncertainty and change. The course provides a practical leadership toolkit that includes strengths-based leadership, resilience development, advanced decision-making models, and Feedforward techniques for growth and performance improvement. Learning combines academic study with experiential exercises designed to develop real-world leadership capabilities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces students to entrepreneurial and innovative thinking in conditions of uncertainty. Drawing on the Lean Startup methodology, students learn how to manage innovation processes through the formulation, testing, validation, and refinement of assumptions until a viable business model is established. The course provides practical tools for developing and evaluating new ventures, including Business Model Canvas (BMC), Customer Development, Lean Startup principles, and business planning. Students also explore the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support innovation, decision-making, and venture development.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course focuses on the analysis of financial reporting and its role in evaluating a company’s performance, financial health, and ability to generate future economic value. Students develop practical skills in interpreting financial statements, analyzing key financial indicators, and assessing organizational performance. Through a systematic approach to financial analysis, the course prepares students to evaluate companies for investment, lending, performance assessment, and risk management purposes. Students also learn how to use financial information effectively to support informed decision-making and strategic business planning.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course examines the relationship between public policy, economic governance, and organizational performance. Students explore key issues shaping modern economies, including fiscal and monetary policy, regulation, housing markets, cost of living, and market competitiveness. Through the analysis of economic and governance frameworks, the course investigates the factors that influence sustainable economic development, effective public administration, fair competition, and social equity. Students develop a deeper understanding of how governance structures and policy decisions shape organizations, markets, and society as a whole.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course develops strategic thinking skills for resolving business conflicts and managing strategic risk. Students examine decision-making scenarios involving multiple stakeholders with competing interests and learn to analyze them using principles from game theory and decision science. Topics include static and dynamic games, strategic behavior, incentives, equilibrium analysis, and decision-making over time. Throughout the course, students apply these concepts to real-world business challenges across finance, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship, while exploring strategies for assessing and managing risk in complex organizational environments.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces students to the legal and regulatory environment in which modern organizations and managers operate. As legal and compliance requirements continue to expand, managers are increasingly expected to understand the legal implications of their decisions. The course examines key topics including corporate governance, executive liability, contract law, administrative and criminal aspects of management, and legal issues related to cybersecurity. Students develop an understanding of the legal risks organizations face and gain practical tools for identifying, managing, and mitigating those risks in a business context.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course provides an understanding of employment relations, labor law, and the ethical responsibilities of managers in the workplace. Students explore the legal frameworks governing employment, including labor legislation, collective agreements, workplace policies, and employment contracts. Key topics include employee rights, privacy in the workplace, collective labor relations, termination of employment, and regulatory compliance. The course encourages critical thinking about the balance between protecting employee rights and advancing organizational objectives, while emphasizing the principles of ethics, fairness, and responsible management.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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*Course offerings may vary by specialization track, and not all students will take all of the courses listed. The program is subject to change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Financial Technology (FinTech) refers to innovation in the financial sector through the adoption of technologies that improve and transform financial services, products, operations, and management. This includes technology-driven business models that enable decentralization and disintermediation, fundamentally changing how financial institutions develop and deliver products and services. These innovations also introduce challenges related to privacy, regulation, and enforcement, while creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.<\/p>

This introductory course requires no prerequisites and provides a foundation for understanding the emerging field of FinTech and how new technologies are transforming financial services. It is designed both for students planning to pursue further studies in the field and for those seeking a comprehensive overview of its fundamental concepts and developments.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course provides an in-depth examination of Israel\u2019s pension and retirement savings system through the perspectives of capital markets, risk management, and long-term financial decision making. Students explore the evolution of the pension industry and its major reforms, distinguishing among three principal sources of retirement income: National Insurance, institutional pension savings, and private savings and capital market investments.<\/p>

The course examines the relationships among investment returns, management fees, risk, and regulation, offering insight into how investment decisions are made within pension management institutions. Students develop practical tools for understanding, monitoring, and effectively managing retirement savings.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Options, futures, and other financial derivatives are advanced instruments used to manage financial risk and enhance investment portfolio performance. This course provides applied knowledge and a thorough understanding of options on equities, stock indices, and other underlying assets, including currencies and bonds, connecting theoretical principles with practical applications in capital markets.<\/p>

Students examine the characteristics and pricing of call and put options, the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and the development of hedging and risk management strategies using options. The course also covers the characteristics and pricing of futures contracts on commodities, currencies, and indices, with emphasis on their applications in hedging, managing market exposure, and improving risk-adjusted portfolio returns. Practical examples reflect approaches used by institutional investors, trading desks, and professional investment managers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course equips students with practical tools and applied insights for managing investment portfolios in real-world financial markets. Topics include investment decision making under uncertainty, portfolio construction, asset selection, risk management, portfolio performance evaluation, and fundamental models of asset pricing and capital allocation in modern financial markets.<\/p>

Through market examples, case studies, and practical applications, students develop professional investment analysis skills and gain insight into the responsibilities and decision-making processes of investment portfolio managers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course develops advanced knowledge and practical understanding of discount instruments and various types of bonds in both Israeli and international capital markets. It focuses on the characteristics of fixed-income investments, yield analysis, and the identification and management of risk, systematically connecting financial theory with professional practice.<\/p>

Students examine a range of debt instruments, including coupon-bearing and zero-coupon bonds, fixed-rate and floating-rate bonds, and inflation-linked and non-indexed bonds. Advanced topics include portfolio immunization, interest rate risk management, and the use of derivatives, including futures and swaps, to hedge and manage exposure in modern financial markets.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course provides a comprehensive examination of the Israeli capital market, its characteristics, and the corporate governance standards expected of publicly traded companies. It explores the consequences of deviations from sound corporate governance practices through the analysis of real-world cases.<\/p>

Students examine the structure and efficiency of financial markets, including primary and secondary markets, and their role in capital formation. The course covers the principles and practices of corporate governance, the rights and responsibilities of shareholders and boards of directors, and the contribution of effective governance to corporate sustainability. Additional topics include the impact of technology on capital markets and corporate governance, the role of financial intermediaries, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the responsibilities of regulatory authorities. The course also draws on empirical research published in leading finance journals.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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FinTech Certificate Program: Course 1<\/em><\/p>

This course introduces students to the FinTech industry and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into financial technologies. It provides an overview of key concepts and technologies, including blockchain, big data analytics, and machine learning, with an emphasis on how these technologies enhance financial services and drive innovation.<\/p>

Students explore the role of AI in FinTech, focusing on algorithms, machine learning systems, and natural language processing (NLP). The course examines practical AI applications in financial data analysis, risk management, and the development of innovative financial products and services.<\/p>

The course also addresses the importance of regulation in FinTech, particularly regulatory technology (RegTech). Students examine the challenges of regulatory compliance and how emerging technologies can support compliance processes while improving transparency and reliability in financial services.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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FinTech Certificate Program: Course 2<\/em><\/p>

This course develops an in-depth understanding of how FinTech companies are transforming the global financial landscape. It focuses on strategic thinking, the development of innovative business models, and the integration of emerging technologies. Students learn to identify opportunities for innovation and translate them into practical projects that create value for customers and businesses.<\/p>

The course also examines strategies and tools for managing risk in the FinTech sector. Topics include the industry’s distinctive challenges, such as information security risks, regulatory requirements, and digital payment systems. Students explore methods for identifying, assessing, and managing risks in a dynamic financial environment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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FinTech Certificate Program: Applied Project with Mentoring Sessions Scheduled in Advance<\/em><\/p>

This applied, team-based project challenges students to develop an innovative FinTech venture using artificial intelligence. Working in groups, students complete the full venture development process, from problem definition and market research to solution development, business model design, and technological implementation.<\/p>

The project emphasizes the practical application of technology to real financial challenges while addressing the regulatory and technological considerations relevant to the FinTech industry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In this course, students manage a real investment portfolio valued at more than NIS 1 million, operating in a professional trading room environment that simulates the practices of institutional investors and investment management firms.<\/p>

The course provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in Investment Portfolio Selection and Management and Fixed-Income Portfolio Management to actual investment decisions in Israeli and international markets. Students work with advanced trading systems, real-time financial information, and professional tools for portfolio management, monitoring, and trade execution.<\/p>

Working in professional investment teams, students establish specialized committees covering Israeli and international macroeconomics, domestic and global equities, fixed income, options, and performance measurement. They assume key management positions, including CEO, senior executives, traders, and audit committee members, and present strategic recommendations to the fund’s board of directors.<\/p>

Investment decisions are made within a comprehensive corporate governance framework. The board includes investor representatives from Union Bank and Ono Academic College, providing a distinctive, hands-on experience that closely reflects professional investment management and real-world decision making.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course examines three key areas of corporate financial management: determining and estimating the cost of capital and applying it to investment decisions, corporate capital structure decisions, and dividend policy.<\/p>

Capital structure decisions influence how financial risk is distributed among the company’s security holders, as well as its overall risk exposure. Dividend policy determines how accumulated profits are distributed to shareholders over time. Both decisions, and the way they are implemented, have significant implications for a company’s long-term financial sustainability, valuation, and shareholder wealth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The final project requires students to produce an academic research paper on a relevant topic in finance, incorporating a research question, hypothesis, methodology, data analysis, and conclusions.<\/p>

The project consists of two parts: an academic review establishing the theoretical background, followed by the practical application of the research to a real-world project. Projects are completed individually or in pairs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prerequisite and Preparatory Courses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Students without a relevant academic background in their chosen MBA program may be required to complete online prerequisite courses. Six preparatory courses are offered, as detailed below.<\/span><\/p>

Students who have previously completed these or equivalent courses may request an exemption during registration. Exemptions may also be requested after registration or before the start of studies by submitting a request to the Student Administration Office, accompanied by an academic transcript documenting the relevant coursework. Exemptions are subject to approval based on prior academic studies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This course examines the economic behavior of households and firms and its implications for market activity. It introduces competitive equilibrium, government intervention, and their effects. Students develop an understanding of core economic concepts, decision making under conditions of scarcity, and the analysis of market systems using graphical and algebraic tools. The course also presents key economic models and develops the ability to analyze and communicate economic processes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in economics, following Introduction to Microeconomics. It examines economic activity at the national level, explaining macroeconomic developments and the policy tools available to government and Bank of Israel decision makers to guide the economy toward desired outcomes. Students explore key macroeconomic concepts, fundamental models of economic behavior, and the instruments of economic policy and their impact on the economy.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course provides practical tools for organizing and presenting data effectively. Students are introduced to probability methods, statistical relationships, distributions, and regression analysis. The course covers fundamental concepts in descriptive statistics and develops skills in collecting, describing, and analyzing data, estimating relationships between variables, and presenting research findings through graphical representations and summary measures.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course provides the fundamental mathematical knowledge and tools required for business studies. It reviews core concepts including percentages, equations, laws of exponents, roots and logarithms, linear and quadratic functions, and geometric series. Throughout the course, students apply mathematical tools to practical business problems, such as calculating the future value of a child’s savings plan over 18 years and determining the production volume required to maximize profit.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts and terminology of marketing and advertising. It covers key areas of modern marketing, including market research, consumer behavior, domestic and international marketing, advertising, brand management, marketing innovation, and product management. Students also develop a conceptual foundation in digital marketing and e-commerce, explore the principles of marketing plan development, and examine models for analyzing customers and markets.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This course examines organizational behavior at three levels: the individual, the group, and the organization. Drawing on leading theories and critical analysis, it explores how individual motivations, attitudes, and interpersonal relationships influence organizational performance. Topics include classical motivation theories and their practical applications, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and engagement, group dynamics, leadership, management, and organizational culture. Students develop a foundation in organizational behavior and apply key concepts to real workplace situations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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