Learning Goals
The four main goals for students in the MS in Financial Engineering program will be to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of financial engineering methods.
2. Demonstrate a global financial markets point-of-view.
3. Demonstrate integrated financial and analytical know-how.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking.
Specific learning objectives include:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of financial engineering methods.
a. Use fundamental financial engineering mathematical concepts and methods.
b. Evaluate the value of financial securities using alternative theories and applications of risk and return.
c. Employ technology to effectively analyze business issues in quantitative terms.
2. Demonstrate a global financial markets point-of-view.
a. Contrast the business activity of firms in global financial markets.
b. Explain transaction structures and financial activity in world capital markets.
3. Demonstrate integrated financial and analytical know-how.
a. Understand how mathematical tools and financial concepts are applied in industry.
b. Describe financial engineering challenges in industry.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking.
a. Identify and analyze financial engineering problems and opportunities.
b. Apply appropriate financial engineering methods to develop and evaluate alternative solutions.
c. Assess the business impact and risks of financial engineering solutions.
