MSF - Master of Science in Finance | Curriculum
MSF Curriculum
Program Prerequisites
The prerequisites for the program are a three-credit hour course in statistics and one in economics. Students who do not meet these prerequisites at the time of applying will be required to take these courses by Summer 2012.
MSF Program Curriculum
The curriculum for the MSF Program consists of 36 credit hours, to be completed over approximately 10 months. All students in the program begin coursework in the summer session.
View the scheduled courses for each semester by clicking the appropriate tab. Detailed course numbers and descriptions will be available in Spring 2012.
Summer Session- 5 Credit Hours
- Financial Management
- Valuation
Fall Session- 16 Credit Hours
First Fall Module
- Financial Accounting
- Statistics for Financial Applications
Second Fall Module
- Financial Statement and Security Analysis
- Practicum in Finance (Part I)
Both Fall Modules
- Investment Theory and Practice
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
Spring Session- 15 Credit Hours
First Spring Module
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income Securities and Markets
- Advanced Valuation and Financial Modeling
- Practicum in Finance (Part II)
Second Spring Module
- Raising Capital
- Alternative Investments
- Risk Management
- Global Financial Strategies