Finance

This specialization was developed for students interested in learning how finance theory is used in practice by finance professionals. The 12-credit specialization is designed to provide the depth of specialization necessary for success in the complex and dynamic financial profession, including careers in financial institutions, corporate finance, and investments. The program was built with input from numerous sources in the finance community and parallels much of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) body of knowledge.

After completing the MBA Specialization in Finance, students will be able to identify and manage the risk of investments, value public and private firms, along with many types of securities, evaluate projects with respect to their fit with firm strategy, determine how much capital a firm needs to raise, and assess the effects of global issues on firm value and its operations.

To receive an MBA with the Finance specialization, you must complete all MBA foundation*, core, an innovation restricted elective, an analytical skills restricted elective, and all courses required for the specialization.

Faculty advisors for the program are Drs. Diallo, Moeller, and Tessema.

The Specialization:

*Choose four from the following:*		*12 hours*
FIN 540	International Finance (3)
FIN 615	Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
FIN 625	Securities Analysis (3)
FIN 660	Advanced Financial Management (3)
FIN 670	Risk Management with Derivatives (3)
FIN 699	Independent Study (3)

Total		12 hours

Offered by the Faculty of the Department of Accounting and Finance.

*Students who have earned a BBA from an AACSB accredited university will waive all of the foundation courses. Students who have taken undergraduate business courses at a non-AACSB-accredited institution may request a waiver review.