Finance, M.S.

Major Code (05041) Academic Plan Code (222114MSS)

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in “Requirements for Master’s Degrees ,” the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 approved units including at least 21 units in 600- and 700- numbered courses. Up to nine units of coursework may be accepted as transfer credit. With approval of the graduate adviser, a substitute course may be allowed in place of a required course after reviewing student credentials.

For regulations concerning grade point averages, final approval for the granting of the degree, award of the degree, and diplomas, refer to the basic “Requirements for Master’s Degrees .”

Required Courses

(18 units)

FIN 617 - Financial Management II Units: 3
FIN 651 - Seminar in Investments Units: 3
FIN 652 - Seminar in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Units: 3
FIN 653 - Case Studies in Financial Management Units: 3
FIN 659 - Decision Making in the World Economy Units: 3
B A 674 - Financial Management Units: 3

Electives

(9 units)

In special circumstances, other electives may be selected with prior approval of the graduate adviser. Electives may be selected from the following

FIN 641 - Financing the Emerging Enterprise Units: 3
FIN 642 - Financial Risk Management Units: 3
FIN 654 - Seminar in International Business Finance Units: 3
ACCTG 663 - Financial Statement Analysis Units: 3
B A 649 - Business Analytics Units: 3
BDA 594 - Big Data Science and Analytics Platforms Units: 3
MIS 720 - Electronic Business and Big Data Infrastructures Units: 3
MIS 748 - Time Series Analysis for Business Forecasting Units: 3

Required: Culminating Experience

(3 units)

Plan A

Under Plan A, Business Administration 799A, Thesis, is required.

B A 799A - Thesis Units: 3
or

Plan B

Under Plan B, a comprehensive examination and three units of electives selected from the list of elective courses above.