PLAN OF STUDY: Master of Finance
The Master of Finance will be awarded upon successful completion of the program and any other
conditions as required by the University.
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Completion of the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) program is required of all students prior to
graduation.
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It is recommended that you contact your faculty adviser once a year, and also at the time you file
your “Intent to Graduate”.
Pre-Program Requirements
One or more courses may be required based on application review. Some pre-program courses may be taken
concurrently with core courses. Students should consult with their adviser.
Course #
BUSAD 501
BUSAD 523
FIN 531
Course Title
Met
Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decision Making _______
Prices and Markets
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Financial Management
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Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
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Core Courses
Students are required to meet all necessary course prerequisites prior to enrolling in any given course. (Check
prerequisites listed on following page before enrolling in course work.)
Course #
Course Title
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
BUSAD 525
Quantitative Methods in Finance
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ACCTG 512
Financial Accounting Theory and
Reporting Problems
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BUSAD 526
Current Issues in Corporate Finance;
Advanced Corporate Finance
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FIN 508
Analysis of Financial Markets
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FIN 513
Speculative Markets:
Financial Derivatives & Risk Management
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FIN 505
Multinational Managerial Finance
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Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
Elective Courses (Select three courses)
Course #
Course Title
ACCTG 524
Managerial Accounting
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BUSAD 527
Fixed Income Securities
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BUSAD 528
Mergers and Acquisitions
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FIN 506
Portfolio Theory and Policy
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FIN 532
Financial Decision Processes: Real Options and
Capital Budgeting Under Uncertainty
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______ 597
Approved Special Topics in FIN/ACCTG/BUSAD:
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Course Title: _____________________________
Capstone Course
BUSAD 585
Research in Security Valuation
□ Completion of SARI Module
10/2/14
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PLAN OF STUDY: Master of Finance
Master of Finance Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
ACCTG 512 - Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems
Introduction to financial accounting and the external users of accounting information focusing on principles
underlying financial accounting and specific applications of those principles through interpretation, evaluation, and
use of accounting information for decision-making.
ACCTG 524 - Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCTG 512. Introduction to the variety of ways in which managerial accounting information is used to
support an organization’s strategic business objectives. The role of managerial accounting has been expanded to
collect and analyze measure of financial performance, customer knowledge, internal business processes, and
organizational learning and growth.
BUSAD 525 - Quantitative Methods in Finance
Spreadsheet-based financial modeling including capital budgeting, basic statistics, and forecasting.
BUSAD 526 - Advanced Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling
Prerequisites: BUSAD 525, ACCTG 512. Finance topics involving strategic financial decisions, including capital
structure and cost of capital, financial forecasting, valuation, and corporate control.
BUSAD 527 - Fixed Income Securities
Prerequisite: FIN 513. This course covers analysis and valuation of fixed income securities and interest rate
derivatives.
BUSAD 528 – Mergers and Acquisitions
Prerequisite: BUSAD 526. Surveys the drivers of success in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and develops skills in
the design and evaluation of these transactions.
BUSAD 585 (Capstone) - Research in Security Valuation
Prerequisite: Completion of all Core Courses. Focuses on the analysis and valuation of a firm’s equity securities in
the financial market using a fundamental analysis method. Course research includes financial analysis of a publicly
traded company through historical analysis of financial statements and a projection using pro forma financial
statements. The analysis includes valuation of the firm and its equity, based on financial theories, models, and
techniques developed in the program. The capstone ensures a culminating experience that requires students to
demonstrate evidence of analytical ability and synthesis of the knowledge acquired in the program.
FIN 505 - Multinational Managerial Finance
Financial management topics crucial to multinational companies subject to foreign exchange risk exposure and
different tax regulations in foreign countries.
FIN 506 - Portfolio Theory and Policy
An advanced finance course in investment/portfolio management. The primary focus is on the design of stock
portfolios, rather than the details of the pricing of financial instruments or identification of arbitrage opportunities.
The course provides a framework that enables you to view investment management in a changing investment
environment.
FIN 508 - Analysis of Financial Markets
Prerequisite: FIN 531 or approved equivalent. An overview of financial markets and institutions. Topics include
determinants of interest rates; bond pricing and bond portfolio management; the term structure of interest rates;
financial derivatives including options, futures, and swaps; and the Fed and financial markets.
FIN 513 - Speculative Markets
Prerequisite: FIN 508. Financial Derivatives and Risk Management: Analysis of derivative securities covering
options, forwards, futures, OTC derivatives; topics include valuation, trading, hedging.
FIN 532 - Real Options and Capital Budgeting
Prerequisite: FIN 513. Capital investment analysis with dynamically uncertain cash flows and managerial
flexibilities. Topics include discounted cash flow analysis, decision trees, and real options method in capital
investment.
FIN/ACCTG/BUSAD 597 - Special Topics: Selection of courses from current and evolving issues. Designed to
assist in developing expertise in a selected area, such as behavioral finance, financial fraud analysis, transfer pricing,
topics on corporate income tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and financial reporting, or treasury management.
10/2/14