Finance
William May has been appointed Director
of the new M.S. in Finance degree program in the School of Graduate & Professional Studies. Mr. May has twenty years of industry experience and was most recently Senior Director, Credit Market Research, at Fitch Ratings. He has an MBA from Fordham University, an MS in Financial Engineering from Polytechnic University, and is completing his dissertation for a Ph.D. in Economics at Fordham University. The Finance program is open for enrollment for the Fall 2008 semester.
The Master of Finance degree is a 36-credit program designed for working professionals who seek a career in finance or for experienced finance professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge of the field. Graduates of the program will be equipped for a variety of career opportunities, including positions in multinational industrial corporations and financial institutions.
The curriculum combines four elective courses with eight core courses to provide a broad management view of the world of finance and to address trends in the globally competitive financial marketplace. The program provides students a strong foundation in the principles and analytical techniques of finance upon which they will explore practical business applications.
To be accepted, applicants must have two years of full-time work experience or appropriate undergraduate internships. Applicants must satisfy prerequisite requirements in accounting, statistics and economics to be admitted to the program.
Scheduling
Courses are offered during three terms each year. Each course meets six weekends per term.
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – July
Students may take two courses per semester according to the following schedule:
| Saturday | Sunday |
Course 1 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | 8:30 am – 10:45 am |
Course 2 | 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm | 11:15 am – 1:30 pm |