2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

Master ofScience in Business/Finance
Gradwlte Adviser
The Master of Science in Business, Specialization in Finance provides motivated and talented
students with a sophisticated program that includes advanced financial theory, practical
business applications, and understanding of current research issues. Students will
learn how to apply the latest tools and technologies of financial analysis and engineering to
solve the challenging problems that they will confront in a global business environment.
The program differs from the M .B.A. in that both the core and secondary levels are concentrated
in finance, allowing students more rigorous, specialized training in this functional
discipline.
There have been major developments in the business world over the past decade. These
include the globalization of financial and product markets, technological advances in the
processing and communication of financial information, and the resulting wave of financial
innovation and corporate restructuring. Since these changes are expected to continue
to have a major impact on the conduct of business and financial affairs, individuals will
need the more sophisticated level of training that the M .S. in Finance provides. Our faculty
members call upon their diverse experiences in the academic and business arenas to
provide students with a program that meets this need. The program will enhance both
local and global career opportunities in corporate finance, securities research and investment
management, and the operation and oversight of financial institutions.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core Courses (9 credits)
OPRE 504 Business Statistics (3)
ACCT 504 Introduction co Accounting (3)
ECON 504 Economics (3)
Required Courses (15 credits)
FIN 640 Financial Management and Policy (3)
FIN 705 Advanced Financial Management (3)
FIN 715 Investment Analysis (3)
ACCT 640 Accounting for Managerial Decisions (3)
ECON 650 Business Economics and Forecasting (3)
Electives (15 credits)
Select five ofthe following:
FIN 704 Bank Management (3)
FIN 720 International Financial Management (3)
FIN 745 Derivative Instruments (3)
FIN 750 Real Estate Investment (3)
FIN 780 Corporate Restructuring (3)
FIN 797 Special copies (3)
FIN 799 Individual Research (3)
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