San Francisco Bay University has been a destination for entrepreneurs, but now, working professionals or students pursuing an MBA have even more reason to enroll.
The school recently became an accredited provider by the International Institute of Professional Education and Research, allowing students to receive a certification in quantitative risk management. According to Business Department Chair and Professor Johnathan Mun, the 40-hour course includes practical, hands-on applications that prepare students for the three-hour certification exam used for professional development and continuing education.
“It's not just about risk,” Mun said. “It's about making strategic decisions and analysis when dealing with uncertainty.”
About 40 students are enrolled this semester. MBA student Su Yati, wants to get her Ph.D. in finance and is taking Mun’s CQRM course to help her on her path. She said Mun’s method makes it feel like he is telling a story with relatable theories and examples rather than being lectured at. She also enjoys the simulation programs Mun uses.
“We work together on hands-on calculations using quantitative decision-making every week,” Yati said. “It's a different kind of teaching method that will help you understand very easily and efficiently.”
Likewise, Gabriel Kwesi Yeboah enjoys Mun’s pedagogy. Originally from Ghana, Yeboah is working on his Ph.D. in global studies with a concentration in economics at the University of Urbino. He is earning his MBA at SFBU to learn more about data analytics and business analytics.
“I've interacted with a number of students who are also doing MBA programs in other universities across the country, and when you look at their core structure, I think it's not as well organized and well composed as the one we are doing here,” Yeboah said. “Mun’s level of delivery and ability to make it so everyone understands is exceptional.”
Chaw Thiri Khine has a background in information systems. An IT employee of Coca-Cola in Myanmar, Khine enrolled in the CQRM class to focus more on the business side of her field. The desire for an MBA stems from discovering that she enjoyed the business aspects more than coding during the management training at Coca-Cola.
“The professional certification will give me credibility to get me started in the business analysis field,” Khine said. “I thought it was very daunting at first, but Mun explained things in a very simple way that was fun, so I would definitely recommend it.”
