COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Science in Finance curriculum is designed to develop students into strategic financial leaders equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical application. The program begins with Business & Economic Policy, where students explore microeconomic principles, including supply and demand, market structures, and externalities, all while learning to apply these concepts in real-world business contexts. Financial Reporting introduces the core of accounting, focusing on financial statements, GAAP principles, and the use of accounting data for benchmarking and decision-making.Corporate Financial Decision Making covers foundational finance concepts such as time value of money, cash flow projections, and capital budgeting. The Investments course broadens this foundation, exposing students to asset classes like equities, fixed-income securities, and derivatives, as well as portfolio basics. Mergers, Acquisitions & Valuations focuses on valuing companies using accepted models and understanding the complexities of deal-making. Risk Management & Derivatives offers strategies to manage financial uncertainty using instruments like derivatives and explores global insurance markets.Business Financial Strategic Planning links finance with other business functions, helping students develop adaptable strategies responsive to economic, political, and technological changes. Portfolio Management deepens understanding of investment strategy, teaching how to build and adjust portfolios based on specific objectives and risk profiles. Strategic Management emphasizes aligning corporate strategy with shareholder value through tools like free cash flow and company valuation.The program culminates in a Capstone in Finance, where students conduct independent research on a finance topic of their choice, producing a comprehensive report featuring financial models or valuation techniques. This capstone demonstrates mastery of financial tools and their application in a practical setting, serving as a culmination of their graduate experience and a testament to their leadership readiness in the financial industry.