The masters-level concentration in finance curriculum offers students a strong foundation in the various areas of finance, including corporate finance, investments, international finance and financial institutions. This knowledge base is supplemented by case studies that provide applications to real-world cases. The emphasis is on development of strong analytical and quantitative skills that are readily applicable in finance-related jobs. Students also gain valuable, practical experience in using computer software applications in financial modeling.

Concentration Requirements:
To fulfill the requirements of the finance concentration, students must complete the standard MBA core curriculum and three electives

Masters-level Finance Elective Courses:

Unless otherwise noted, each course is four credits .

FIN 520 - Advanced Financial Management:

Financial management as it relates to assets and liabilities of a firm. Typical coverage includes financial planning, control and forecasting, receivables management, cash management, inventory policy, leasing decisions, mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, dividend policy, debt refunding and cost of capital. Emphasis is on cases and integration of concepts from MGMT 505. Prerequisite: MGMT 505.

FIN 540 - Security and Portfolio Analysis:

Integrates traditional security analysis with more recently developed theories on market efficiency, risk, capital asset pricing. Analytical securities valuation models and techniques; macroeconomic influences in securities price behavior. Analytical framework applied to pragmatic investment decisions in stock market. Theories underlying portfolio analysis, its applications for securities portfolio management. Utility maximization, portfolio building models, portfolio revisions. Capital asset pricing theories, implications for investment decisions. Prerequisite:MGMT 505.

FIN 581A=Capital MKTS Research Fin/ACCT

Selected Topics in finance theory, empirical studies and financial policy. Emphasis is on current topics and recent developments.

FIN 595 - Internship (1,2,4,6 cr.)

Students may gain academic credit for meaningful educational internship. Academic validity of each opportunity verified by a faculty sponsor. Provides significant experience related to student's career goals.

Internships

The School of Management encourages MBA and MS Accounting students to undertake well structured internship experiences and facilitates the process through the SOM Graduate Advising Office. Students may pursue internships in a variety of ways.

The School of Management maintains an online database of internship opportunities. These are largely local positions with some NYC area positions in the Summer session. Students are also advised to check with the Career Development Center to research national programs and to connect with recruiters who often interview for summer pre-professional programs. Students wishing to obtain an internship outside of the Binghamton area may inquire directly with companies in which they have an interest.

For-credit Internships. Students interested in registering for a for-credit internship must review and follow instructions contained in the SOM's Guidelines pertaining to for-credit internships.

International Students, generally, may also participate in the SOM Internship Program. However, they first must complete additional paperwork and advising from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

FIN 597 - Independent Study (var. cr.)

In-depth study in particular area of interest, under direction of appropriate faculty.

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Websites to explore:

• Careers-in-finance.com - a great site that offers a wealth of information about traditional finance career areas such as commercial banking, corporate finance, investment banking, as well as more nontraditional areas such as real estate and insurance. It also has a great listing of books and other websites on careers in finance.
• The Business Job Finder - this site discusses skills & requirements for various financial career areas, key job areas, print resources, salaries & requirements, facts & trends, and has a list of questions that help students decide whether a given area might be a good fit.

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