CATALOG - University of Maryland University College

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIALMANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMSDUAL DEGREEMS INFINANCIALMANAGEMENTANDINFORMATIONSYSTEMSSEE P. 57 FOR DETAILS ABOUT DUAL DEGREES.+Master of BusinessAdministrationMaster of Science inAccounting and FinancialManagementProgram DescriptionToday’s financial managers are expected to have the knowledge andskills necessary to play an active role in the information systemsoperations of their organizations. The Master of Science (MS) infinancial management and information systems is designed for midcareerfinancial professionals who want to learn to effectively manageinformation systems within their organization and/or to lead orintegrate the specification, design, and implementation of financialsystems within the organization. The program is also ideal for informationsystems professionals, chief information officers, and chieffinancial officers who would like to learn more about the integrationof these two fields. The program is also appropriate for thosenot currently working in either field, but who have some academicbackground in business and want to transition into a position thatfocuses on financial management and information systems. The curriculumcovers behavioral finance, investment valuation, financialdecision making, capital markets, institutions, long-term financing,and more. The goal of the program is for graduates to be preparedto develop, implement, and manage effective information systemswithin a financial organization.• Evaluate issues and emerging trends in financial management andinformation systems technology and their potential impact on managerialdecision 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, including 18 creditsof financial management core courses, 15 credits of information systemscore courses, and a 3-credit program capstone course.Career Paths• Chief financial officer or chief information officer• Financial manager• Liaison between the chief financial officer and the chief informationofficer or from those offices to the business units• Financial, budget, or management analystAcademic PreparationStudents without recent coursework in accounting or economics arestrongly advised to complete UCSP 620 and 621 before enrolling inMGMT 640.Program ObjectivesGraduates of this program will be able to• Successfully apply financial management and information systemsconcepts, principles, and analysis techniques in the strategic andoperational decision-making processes within their organizations.• Effectively communicate financial management and informationsystems ideas, concepts, and solutions.Course descriptions are found on pp. 69–107.www.umuc.edu/grad 29