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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIALMANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMSDUAL DEGREEMS inFinancialManagement andInformation SystemsSEE P. 63 FOR DETAILS ABOUT DUAL DEGREES.Program Description+Master of BusinessAdministrationMaster of Science inAccounting and FinancialManagementToday’s financial managers are expected to have the knowledgeand skills necessary to play an active role in the informationsystems operations of their organizations. The Master of Science(MS) in financial management and information systems isdesigned for midcareer financial professionals who want to learnto effectively manage information systems within their organizationand/or to lead or integrate the specification, design, andimplementation of financial systems within the organization.The program is also ideal for information systems professionals,chief information officers, and chief financial officers who wouldlike to learn more about the integration of these two fields. Theprogram is also appropriate for those not currently working ineither field, but who have some academic background in businessand want to transition into a position that focuses on financialmanagement and information systems. The curriculum coversbehavioral finance, investment valuation, financial decisionmaking, capital markets, institutions, long-term financing, andmore. The goal of the program is for graduates to be prepared todevelop, implement, and manage effective information systemswithin a financial organization.■■■■■■Evaluate issues and emerging trends in financial managementand information systems technology and their potential impact onmanagerial decision making.Apply financial principles in evaluating the costs and benefits ofinformation systems/technology investment.Evaluate and design financial information systems to meet organizationalneeds and objectives.Program OverviewThe curriculum requires 36 credits of coursework, including18 credits of financial management core courses, 15 creditsof information systems core courses, and a 3-credit programcapstone course.Career Paths■■■■■■■■Chief financial officer or chief information officerFinancial managerLiaison between the chief financial officer and the chief informationofficer or from those offices to the business unitsFinancial, budget, or management analystAcademic PreparationStudents without recent coursework in accounting or economicsare strongly advised to complete UCSP 620 and 621 beforeenrolling in MGMT 640.Program ObjectivesGraduates of this program will be able to■■■■Successfully apply financial management and informationsystems concepts, principles, and analysis techniques in thestrategic and operational decision-making processes withintheir organizations.Effectively communicate financial management and informationsystems ideas, concepts, and solutions.Course descriptions are found on pp. 83–121.w w w.umuc.edu / grad 37