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Term: Spring 2017

MSFI 428: Financial Strategy and Value Creation (100/5596)

T 11:45-02:30 PM Jan 17-May 01

Fine, S

The intersection between the theory of perfect markets and the reality of market imperfections provides the basis for the exploration of value creation in this course. Opportunities in both product and financial markets are explored using case studies to develop a framework for strategic financial decisions.

MSFI 429: Investment Management (100/5597)

M 03:00-05:45 PM Jan 17-May 01

Noh, J

This course explores the characteristics of financial investments and markets and develops modern techniques of investment analysis and management. The goal is to help students develop a level of analytical skill and institutional knowledge sufficient to make sensible investment decisions. Topics include: an overview of stock, debt and derivative asset markets, practical applications of modern portfolio theory, equilibrium and arbitrage-based approaches to capital market pricing, the debate over market efficiency, the term structure of interest rates, bond portfolio management, and uses of derivative assets in investment portfolios.

MSFI 429: Investment Management (101/5694)

M 06:00-08:30 PM Jan 17-May 01

Noh, J

MSFI 431: Fixed Income Markets and Their Derivatives (100/5598)

W 06:00-08:30 PM Jan 17-May 01

Green, R

This class is concerned with fixed income securities, interest rate risk management, and credit risk. Fixed income securities account for about two thirds of the market value of all outstanding securities, and hence this topic is important. The course covers the basic products of fixed income markets including treasury and LIBOR products, such as interest rate swaps. Risk management and hedging strategies are covered as well as selected topics in credit risk models and mortgage-backed securities.

MSFI 433: Quantitative Risk Modeling (100/5702)

W 03:00-05:45 PM Jan 17-May 01

Gupta, A

This course is designed to help students learn quantitative models for estimating risk in various financial settings for different types of financial institutions (banks, hedge funds, and others). It is a very hands-on course where students will become familiar with several state-of-the-art quantitative risk models as well as their detailed implementation procedure in the real world. The course uses several in-class Excel exercises to illustrate the models as well as their practical implementation using real financial data. Offered as BAFI 433 and MSFI 433.

MSFI 436B: Individual, Team and Career Development (100/5599)

F 09:00-11:15 AM Jan 20-Jan 20, F 09:00-11:15 AM Feb 03-Feb 03, F 09:00-10:30 AM Feb 17-Feb 17, F 09:00-10:30 AM Feb 24-Feb 24, F 09:00-10:30 AM Mar 03-Mar 03, F 09:00-11:15 AM Mar 24-Mar 24, F 12:00-02:15 PM Apr 28-Apr 28

Keeler, M; Schilling, D; Valluri, A

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 436B: Individual, Team and Career Development (101/5698)

F 09:00-11:15 AM Jan 27-Jan 27, F 09:00-11:15 AM Feb 10-Feb 10, F 10:45-12:15 PM Feb 17-Feb 17, F 10:45-12:15 PM Feb 24-Feb 24, F 10:45-12:15 PM Mar 03-Mar 03, F 09:00-11:15 AM Mar 31-Mar 31, F 09:00-11:15 AM Apr 28-Apr 28

Keeler, M; Schilling, D; Valluri, A

MSFI 444: Entrepreneurial Finance (100/5719)

R 08:30-11:15 AM Jan 17-May 01

Goldberg, M

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the issues of financial management and capital formation in new ventures. The course will address issues of estimation of cash requirements, development of pro forma financial plans, firm valuation and the process and tools used in raising debt and equity financing. Bootstrapping, angel investing, venture capital, strategic alliances and initial public offerings will be covered. The emphasis is on the entrepreneur and how he/she can assess financial needs and develop a sensible plan for acquiring financial resources in a manner that is consistent with their financial needs and other strategic goals. Offered as BAFI 444 and MSFI 444.

MSFI 470: Financial Models Using Big Data (100/11601)

R 03:00-05:45 PM Jan 17-May 01

Noh, J

This course is focused on developing models in investments using financial big data. A strong theoretical base will be developed and then relevant empirical analyses using real data will be used for testing models, via individual assignments and group projects. In the projects, groups of students will be immersed in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial big data sets.

MSFI 480: Global Banking & Capital Markets (100/5718)

T 03:00-05:45 PM Jan 17-May 01

Mahnic, W

This course will expose students to Banking and Capital Market Structure, Practices, and Regulations in North America, Europe, as well as Asia. Students will learn about structure of the financial services industry in different parts of the world, the history and evolution of the regulatory frameworks in this industry, and its consequent impact on financial and economic development as well as risk. Several case studies are used to expose students to different issues and questions that arise in the day-to-day jobs of financial managers in this industry. Offered as BAFI 480 and MSFI 480.