COURSE CURRICULUM

The MBA with a Financial Analysis (STEM) concentration is structured to combine a rigorous core business foundation with advanced, finance-focused analytical training designed to prepare students for data-driven decision-making in capital markets and corporate finance. The program begins with a 4.5-credit foundation core in accounting, economics, and finance, followed by a 25-credit MBA core that develops essential managerial competencies in areas such as managerial accounting, corporate finance, global economic strategy, business analytics, leadership, organizational change, marketing analysis, and strategic management, culminating in a capstone course that integrates knowledge across all functional business domains. The Financial Analysis concentration then adds a minimum of 15 additional credits and is STEM-designated, emphasizing quantitative financial modeling, valuation techniques, and applied investment analysis. A required course in Capital Market Theory introduces students to the theoretical foundations of asset pricing, risk-return relationships, and financial market behavior. Students then select from a wide range of advanced electives, including Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Market Valuation, Portfolio Management, Derivatives Trading Techniques, Fixed Income Analysis, Corporate Financial Applications, International Financial Management, Real Estate Analysis, Wealth Management, and Advanced Capital Market Issues, allowing specialization in areas such as investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, or financial consulting. The curriculum also incorporates analytical and technical tools such as Power BI and trading room applications, supporting the development of data visualization and financial decision-support capabilities. Internship opportunities may be used as part of the concentration, providing experiential learning in real financial environments and exposure to industry practices. Overall, the program is designed to produce graduates who can integrate financial theory, market analysis, and quantitative tools to evaluate firm performance, optimize investment decisions, and forecast financial outcomes in complex global markets, preparing them for careers in investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, banking, and financial advisory roles.