Investment and Financial Services Management Concentration
Course Content and Application
This concentration was developed to prepare the graduate for money management or financial services management. The concentration helps meet the growing need for professionals to manage funds. At the same time, it enables graduates to develop expertise associated with the financial services industry, including commercial banks. To excel in this field, students should have a range of skills. Money managers are expected to have very strong analytical skills, good communication and people skills, and an understanding of financial markets. Commercial banks require stronger communication and people skills than analytical skills. Investment bankers must excel in both communication and analytical skills. Initiative and creativity are important in all jobs.
Required Concentration Courses
- FIN 5044 Asset Valuation (1 CR)
- FIN 5054 Options & Futures (1 CR)
- FIN 5064 Equity Markets (1 CR)
- FIN 5074 Interest Rates (1 CR)
- FIN 5184 Currencies & Global Finance (3 CR)
- FIN 5204 Managing Corp Cap Investment & Cap Structure (2 CR)
- FIN 5214 Fixed Income Securities (2 CR)
- FIN 5224 Portfolio Management (2 CR)
- FIN 5254 Financial Institution Risks & Strategies (2 CR)
- FIN 5184 Currencies & Global Finance (3 CR)