Subject: MSFI

Term: Fall 2012

MSFI 403: Corporate Finance (100/4938)

T 12:00-02:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Thomas, S

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the theory and application of additional models used in financial decision-making by corporations. Issues relating to efficient markets, dividend policy, capital structure, financing decisions, option pricing, leasing, and risk management are among the topics considered. In addition, special topics may include mergers and acquisitions, pension funds, and international financial management.

MSFI 404: Financial Modeling (100/4956)

M 12:00-02:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Bouwman, C

Firms try to create value. In their day-to-day operations, they are faced with numerous challenges: Should we accept trade credit or borrow? Will an acquisition create or destroy value? Should we introduce a new product line even if it cannibalizes an existing one? In each of these situations they try to quantify the impact on the value of their firm. The goal of this course is to develop your skills in financial modeling and valuation, so you can tackle issues like the ones described above. The course is designed to be "hands-on": You will learn to apply the theory and develop spreadsheet modeling skills through the homework, case studies and a group project. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of both the theory and practice of valuation, and possess a set of cutting-edge financial modeling skills. This course is designed for students who aspire to work in a regular company, a bank or a consulting firm in (I) corporate finance (including mergers and acquisitions); (II) strategy; or (III) equity analysis. This course is for MSF-MSM and ACL-MSF students only.

MSFI 404: Financial Modeling (101/4957)

M 03:00-05:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Bouwman, C

Firms try to create value. In their day-to-day operations, they are faced with numerous challenges: Should we accept trade credit or borrow? Will an acquisition create or destroy value? Should we introduce a new product line even if it cannibalizes an existing one? In each of these situations they try to quantify the impact on the value of their firm. The goal of this course is to develop your skills in financial modeling and valuation, so you can tackle issues like the ones described above. The course is designed to be "hands-on": You will learn to apply the theory and develop spreadsheet modeling skills through the homework, case studies and a group project. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of both the theory and practice of valuation, and possess a set of cutting-edge financial modeling skills. This course is designed for students who aspire to work in a regular company, a bank or a consulting firm in (I) corporate finance (including mergers and acquisitions); (II) strategy; or (III) equity analysis. This course is for MSF-MSM and ACL-MSF students only.

MSFI 421: Fundamental Analysis of Companies and Industries (100/4949)

T 03:00-04:15 PM Aug 27-Dec 10, R 01:30-02:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Fine, S

The goal of this course is twofold--to revisit important concepts in financial and managerial accounting, marketing, strategy and operations, and to see how they can be applied through the filter of finance. Put a little differently, what should students think about above and beyond analyzing accounting and financial information in assessing how value gets created within the firm? While students may have been exposed to some of these subjects in their undergraduate studies, this course will ensure they all have a common background and language. We will rely heavily on working with financial information from a broad range of companies and industries. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the key drivers behind financial results--what choices about business model and business strategy lead to the reported financial results.

MSFI 430: Derivatives and Risk Management (100/4939)

W 03:00-05:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Ritchken, P

This course is intended to give students an understanding of options and futures markets both in theory and practice. The emphasis is on arbitrage and hedging. The course concentrates on listed common stock and index contracts as well as commodity markets. Various theories for trading strategies are studied.

MSFI 430: Derivatives and Risk Management (101/4954)

T 06:00-08:30 PM Aug 27-Dec 10

Ritchken, P

This course is intended to give students an understanding of options and futures markets both in theory and practice. The emphasis is on arbitrage and hedging. The course concentrates on listed common stock and index contracts as well as commodity markets. Various theories for trading strategies are studied.

MSFI 434: Financial Econometrics (100/4940)

M 09:00-11:45 AM Aug 27-Dec 10

Demyanyk, Y

MSFI 434 represents a rigorous study of the latest developments in the area of financial econometrics. The class assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics. It assumes that you have had a basic statistics class and that you have had regression analysis. It is taught using economic motivations and examples from the financial world. The course concerns modern econometric topics like time-series forecasting, volatility modeling, and panel data analysis. Various concepts and approaches in the course will be subjected to real world data. Students are expected to have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of corporate finance and statistics. The course aims at providing a lasting conceptual framework for model building using modern applied econometric techniques commonly employed in finance.

MSFI 436A: Individual, Team and Career Development (100/4960)

R 09:00-11:45 AM Oct 04-Oct 04, R 09:00-11:45 AM Oct 11-Oct 11, R 09:00-11:45 AM Oct 18-Oct 18, R 09:00-11:45 AM Oct 25-Oct 25, R 09:00-11:45 AM Nov 01-Nov 01, R 09:00-11:45 AM Nov 08-Nov 08, R 09:00-11:45 AM Nov 15-Nov 15, R 09:00-11:45 AM Nov 29-Nov 29

Richley, B

This course is designed to focus on three areas of development critical to students' personal and professional success: 1) Individual; 2) Team; and 3) Career. The individual and team aspects include developing self and other awareness through exploration of learning styles, process skills, and building communication and presentation competencies. Career development includes a focus on strategies for success such as networking, resume building, and learning from executives through intensive and interactive seminars. The course involves use of assessments, group discussions, presentations and experiential activities.

MSFI 490: Projects in Corporate Finance (100/4995)

W 09:00-11:45 AM Aug 27-Dec 10

Fine, S

Only open to MSM finance students

MSFI 491: Projects in Risk Management (100/4996)

T 09:00-11:45 AM Aug 27-Dec 10

Ritchken, P

enrollment restricted to MSM Finance students.