Executives complete international finance course at Georgetown

Press release

Published May 29th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Director of International Economics at GU-Q, Dr. Alexis Antoniades

Professionals from a range of industries in the Gulf were able to refine their skills in international finance at a recent course held by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). The two-day intensive course, held in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, provided executives with the tools and intuition needed to master global markets.

The Certificate in International Finance course focused on the critical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving business world. Through in-depth analysis of the components that comprise the global financial system and a careful study of the forces that shift them, the course aimed to enable participants to anticipate, understand, and respond to movements in global markets. It was taught by Associate Professor and Director of International Economics at GU-Q, Dr. Alexis Antoniades, who is an expert on the economies of Gulf countries.

“We are excited to have been able to bring the quality of our programs and expertise to the business community in Doha through courses such as international finance,” said Antoniades. “This course helps the participants further develop their skills and become leaders within their organization as they tackle the challenges of today’s global economic environment, by being able to connect economics, to finance, to geopolitics, and even the psychology of the markets.”

For course participant Dr. Fawaz Al-Husainan, the program provided him with an opportunity to learn more about the policies various states and central banks use to tackle market shifts.

“There is no doubt that the fluctuations of the markets make anyone interested to learn more in international finance to be fully knowledgeable, especially for officials in the higher government departments that require understanding in a scientific way,” said Al-Husainan, undersecretary for Kuwait’s Ministry of State. “I benefited greatly from everything that was put to the program.”

The Certificate in International Finance is the latest in a variety of short courses and custom training sessions offered by GU-Q’s executive and professional education program. More information can be found on the website: https://cee.georgetown.edu/.

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.