MS in Finance
Overview
Finance plays a central role in the operation of our economy and is at the heart of the resource allocation system. Individuals often come into contact with financial instruments (money, stocks, bonds, etc.) and need to understand how the financial system functions in order to better plan and enjoy their lives. In business firms, financial management has increasingly focused on managerial decisions regarding the choice of assets and liabilities, with the goal of obtaining the highest return for an acceptable level of risk. Moreover, forces such as inflation, the globalization of business, and advancements in computer technology have increased the importance of the finance decision-making process for both individuals and businesses.
The curriculum in finance is designed to enable students to understand the financial marketplace and to make rational decisions within a complex world economy.
Curriculum
Business Core Courses
- ACCT 500 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
- ECON 500 - Managerial Economics
- FIN 500 - Financial Analysis and Strategy
- STAT 500 Quantitative Methods for Business
Required Courses
Choose six or seven of the following Finance Electives:
- FIN 5101 - Fixed Income Analysis
- FIN 5102 - Management of Financial Institutions
- Fin 5110 - Foundations in Business Financial Decisions
- Fin 5104 - Advanced Corporate Finance
- FIN 5112 - Capital Structure of Business
- FIN 515 - Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets Economy Companies
- FIN 516 - Financial Management-Healthcare
- FIN 5108 - Derivatives
- FIN 5109 - Investments
- FIN 5501 - International Financial Markets
- FIN 5502 - International Financial Management
- FIN 5190 - Financing the Growth of New Economy Companies
- FIN 5182 - Independent Study
Business Electives
Choose three or four 500-level Business Electives from the following departments:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Statistics
Electives from outside these departments may be taken with the approval of the MS Advisor in Finance.
Total credits for MS in Finance is 30 to 42 depending on prerequisites.
Advisor
Dr. Jonathan Scott
Tel: (215) 204-7605
E-mail: jonathan.scott@temple.edu