Graduate School of BuSineSS adminiStration 2012-2013 Academic Bulletin docx

ProGram PrerequiSiteS three courses, nine credits BE 6220 Managerial Economics see page 31 DG 6810 Mathematical Methods for Business see page 48 DG 6820 Statistics see page 48 mBa cor

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Graduate School of BuSineSS adminiStration

2012-2013 Academic Bulletin

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Graduate School of BuSineSS adminiStration

Fordham University’s seal, above, contains the University motto: Sapientia et Doctrina – Wisdom and Learning Issued at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, NY 10023

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fordham univerSity 3

fordham Graduate School of BuSineSS

adminiStration 5

Requirements for Completion 9

MBA in Public Accountancy 14

MBA in Public Accountancy

and MS in Taxation (MTA) 15

MBA in Communication and

Media Management 22

MS in Media Management 23

MS in Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) 24

MS in Global Finance (MSGF) 29

MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) 29

MBA in Information Systems 38

Joint MBA and MS in Information Systems 40

MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) 41

academic reSearch centerS and conSortia 67

Center for Communications 67 Center for Digital Transformation 67 Center for Humanistic Management 67 Center for Positive Marketing 67 Center for Research in Contemporary Finance 67 Donald McGannon Communication Research Center 68 Fordham Consortium 68 Fordham University Pricing Center 68 Frank J Petrilli Center for Research

in International Finance 68 Global Healthcare Innovation Management Center 68 Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute 68

Accounting and Taxation 69

faculty 70

Full-Time 70 Adjunct 78

enrollment develoPment and admiSSionS 85

Loans 89

Table of conTenTs

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Fordham University is a private educational institution governed by an

independent board of trustees under a charter granted in 1846 by the

New York State Legislature Since 1841, when Fordham was founded as a

Catholic seminary, it has provided education in liberal arts and selected

professional areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Today, the University has 10 schools and more than 15,000 students

enrolled at three campuses The Rose Hill campus is situated on 89 acres

of a former country estate in the Bronx, 12 miles north of Manhattan

Rose Hill is home to:

• Fordham College at Rose Hill

• Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

• Fordham Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education

• Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies

• Gabelli School of Business

Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus is located adjacent to the world-

renowned performing arts complex in New York City Six schools are

located at Lincoln Center:

• Fordham College at Lincoln Center

• Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration

• Fordham Graduate School of Education

• Fordham Graduate School of Social Service

• Fordham School of Law

Fordham’s suburban campus in Westchester, New York, also conducts

classes for the following schools:

• Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration

• Fordham Graduate School of Education

• Fordham Graduate School of Social Service

FORDHAM AND THE JESUIT TRADITION

Fordham is known as “The Jesuit University of New York” because

members of the Society of Jesus have been teaching here from its earliest

days The Jesuits have a 450-year history of excellence in education

that recognizes the importance of the individual’s moral responsibility

The Jesuit tradition of teaching seeks to stretch the imagination of

students, to sharpen their intelligence, and to help them confront the

question of what should be, while at the same time learning to

extend the boundaries of what can be

ACCREDITATIONS

The Graduate School of Business Administration shares in the

numer-ous accreditations of Fordham University, which is also a member of the

Middle States Association of Colleges and is registered by the Board of

Regents of the State of New York

Degree-granting programs offered at Fordham University’s

Graduate School of Business Administration are accredited

by the AACSB International, The Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business This global, nonprofit

membership organization includes educational institutions,

businesses and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education Established in 1916, AACSB International provides internationally recognized accreditation for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in business and accounting

AACSB accreditation is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized, professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn As of July 2012, 655 member institutions based in 44 countries and territories around the globe hold AACSB Accreditation

NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIvE ACTION POLICIES

Fordham University is an academic institution that, in compliance with Federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability

or any other basis prohibited by law

No otherwise qualified person shall be discriminated against in any programs or activities of the University because of disability Likewise, in accordance with Title IX regulations, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex in any education programs and activities Fordham University does not knowingly support or patronize any organization that engages in discrimination

The University continues its commitment to affirmative action by providing the means to recruit, employ and promote women and other under-represented minorities in the interest of attaining workplace diversity The Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity is available to all members of the Fordham community for consultation, training and development of those methods and initiatives that advance a more diversified workforce, and ensure nondiscrimination, access to equal employment opportunities and fair treatment of individuals It is the responsibility of the Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity to monitor and report regularly on the University’s efforts to achieve diversity and compliance with all laws pertaining to non-discrimination

For more information, please contact Kathryn J Rodgers, Interim Director

of Equity and Equal Opportunity, at (718) 817-3112

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the University community

It subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being, educational experiences and careers of students, faculty and staff.Any member of the faculty, staff or student body of the University who believes that he or she has been or is being subjected to sexual harassment is urged to use resolution procedures The full sexual harassment policy is available for review in the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Services

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John J Lordan, M.B.A., M.P.A., C.P.A

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Msgr Joseph G Quinn, J.D., J.C.L

Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Brian J Byrne, Ph.D *

Vice President for Lincoln Center

Roger A Milici, Jr., M.A

Vice President for Development

and University Relations

Thomas A Dunne, J.D

Vice President for Administration

Jeffrey L Gray, M.S.A

Vice President for Student Affairs

Frank Simio, B.S., C.P.A

Vice President for Finance

Frank J Sirianni, Ph.D

Vice President for Information Technology

and Chief Information Officer

Peter A Stace, Ph.D

Vice President for Enrollment

Marco A Valera, M.B.A

Vice President for Facilities Management

Kenneth J Boller, S.J

James E BuckmanJohn Cecero, S.J

Emanuel ChiricoMichael J CosgroveGerald C CrottyChristopher F FitzmauriceDennis J FitzSimonsNora Ahern GrosePatricia HellerPeter W HoweDarlene Luccio JordanJohn M KeaneAndrew C KerinWilliam LoschertHenry S MillerPatricia M NazemetzArmondo NuñezJoseph P Parkes, S.J

Loretta A PreskaDennis G RuppelPeter John SacripantiThomas P Salice Luis San MiguelEdward M Stroz William J ToppetaVincent ViolaLilian Wu

truSteeS emeriti

Robert E Campbell John J Cook, Jr

John R Costantino Maurice J Cunniffe William P Frank Herbert A Granath Paul B Guenther

J Kenneth Hickman Joseph A O’Hare, S.J

truStee felloWS

Maureen Scannell Bateman Richard J Buoncore Charles C Carella Winston J Churchill Edwin A Cohen Carolyn N Dolan Christine F Driessen William J Flynn Thomas J Harrington John J Kirby Gerold F L Klauer

V John KrissSharon W Lindsay Robert F Long John LyonsSylvester D McClearnRaymond V O’BrienCharles Osgood Joel I Picket Eugene C Rainis Nicholas A RomanoPaul C Saunders Robert Shapiro Margaret M SmythPaul A Soden John E Toffolon, Jr.Paul A VeteriJohn S Wilcha Paul G Williamson

FORDHAM UNIvERSITY

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• Business Analytics (MSBA) (HEGIS 0702.00)

• Business Enterprise (MBE) (HEGIS 0506)

• Global Finance (MSGF) (HEGIS 0504.00)

• Investor Relations (MIR) (HEGIS 0505.00)

• Marketing Intelligence (MSMI) (HEGIS 0505.00)

• Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) (HEGIS 0599.00)

• Media Management (HEGIS 0599)

• Quantitative Finance (MSQF) (HEGIS 0504.00)

• Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10)

• Three-Continent Global Management (3C MGM) (HEGIS 0504)

Special Programs

• Beijing International MBA (BiMBA) (HEGIS 0506)

• Executive MBA (HEGIS 0506)

• Joint JD/MBA (HEGIS 0506/1401)

• MBA/MGM Thunderbird Partnership

• MBA/MSQF

• Taxation and Accounting (MTA) (HEGIS 0502.10)

Law and Ethics courses are offered as breadth electives Additional courses

are on page 55 for the Law and Ethics area Entrepreneurship courses

are also offered as breadth electives within the Law and Ethics area Some

are used for the Entrepreneurship academic designation as outlined on

pages 11 and 61

certificate ProGramS

In addition to degree-granting programs, Certificate Programs are offered for master graduates who wish to continue their professional education Below are certificate offerings See page 69 for more information

Accounting and Taxation (HEGIS 0502.00)

• Certificate in Accounting

• Certificate in Accounting and Taxation

• Certificate in Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10)SPecial ProGramS

Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration offers students with a strong interest in global business several distinct options: they can earn a special International Business Designation in conjunction with their concentration (see page 10); apply to our Three-Continent Masters in Global Management (3C MGM) which has been specially designed for students planning careers in international business (see page 59); enroll in Fordham’s Executive MBA (EMBA) Program (see page 63); or earn a dual degree with the Thunderbird School of Global Management (see page 66) Designations for students interested in specializing in Electronic Business, Entrepreneurship or Global Sustainability are also available (see pages 10-11)

Several of the programs offered at Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration are exceptional in their fields The first is a rigorous 99-credit program that integrates the subjects of taxation and accounting Called the MBA in Public Accountancy and Master of Science in Taxation (MTA), it is a comprehensive program designed to meet the demand from accounting firms and multinational corporations for broadly educated tax professionals (see page 15)

In addition to the MBA in Finance, Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration offers a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) that equips students with the latest intelligence and problem-solving skills for careers in the global financial services industry (see page 29)

fordham GradUaTe school of bUsiness adminisTraTion

Our mission is to educate business professionals and equip

them to manage effectively in a range of leadership roles

With equal emphasis, we strive to enable our graduates to

grow continuously in the changing global environment

To achieve these goals, we take maximum advantage of our

extraordinary location and forge links with national and

international companies that maintain a corporate presence

in New York’s regional economy We are committed to:

instilling skills necessitated by globalization; ethics in business;

understanding the use of technological innovation; lifelong

achievement of intellectual excellence; the use of tan New York’s unique bounty of resources; and humanistic concern for our students

metropoli-Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration at Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 in the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education, intellectual rigor and ethical conduct Embracing those ideals, we are dedicated to being an institution of international distinction The school offers programs

of study leading to the degrees listed below.

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Another exceptional program is a special MBA concentration in

Communication and Media Management designed for corporate

officers in the communications industries (see page 22) Two additional

master programs include our Master of Science in Global Finance

(see page 29) and our Master of Science in Media Management

(see page 23)

Newly introduced specialized master’s degree programs include the

MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), the MS in Business Enterprise (MBE),

the MS in Investor Relations (MIR), the MS in Marketing Intelligence

(MSMI), the MS in Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) and the Three-

Continent MS in Global Management (3C MGM) (see pages 56-60 for

details) The 3C MGM Program prepares students for leadership positions

in global business and includes multinational training in the United States,

Europe and India

fordham in neW york city

Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus is located in New York City, the

nation’s premier hub of commerce and culture As the world’s finance

center, the city maintains stock exchanges that trade shares of companies

collectively worth $16 trillion, more than five times the value of any

other city’s exchange listings anywhere in the world New York is

also home to more than 100 museums and art galleries, two world-class

opera companies, four celebrated ballet companies, 42 professional

orchestras, and the country’s largest, most vibrant theatrical district, as

well as 10 professional sports teams and more than 23,000 restaurants

Full- and part-time students accepted at the Lincoln Center Campus

study near Columbus Circle at 113 West 60th Street, which provides easy

accessibility from most places of business It is also conveniently close

to the social and cultural magnets of Lincoln Center and the Upper West

Side to the north, the theater district and midtown Manhattan to the

south, and Central Park to the east In addition, the campus’s seven-acre

plaza creates a green oasis in the middle of a great metropolis

The Lincoln Center Campus offers both day and evening classes,

Monday through Thursday, on a trimester basis Terms begin in

September, January and April Some Saturday and online classes are

offered in the fall and spring trimesters

Additional administrative and faculty offices are located half a block away

at 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor and at 1790 Broadway, 13th Floor

WeStcheSter camPuS of fordham univerSity

The Graduate School of Business Administration also offers its MBA program at the Westchester Campus of Fordham University in West Harrison, New York Courses are taught by the same distinguished faculty as at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus Full- and part-time students can complete all requirements for the MBA at this suburban campus in the following concentrations: Finance, Management Systems and Marketing

Students may take from one to four courses per trimester, and while they can complete most degrees entirely at the Westchester Campus, they may move freely between Westchester and Lincoln Center The trimester system is the same at both campuses, with classes in Westchester offered Monday and Wednesday evenings The Westchester Campus is located on Westchester Avenue in West Harrison, New York

up to 12 credits at BiMBA and should meet with an advisor before choosing classes They must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)

in order to participate Please contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104 for more information

FORDHAM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Dean, Gabelli School of Business,

Dean of Business Faculty

Ilhan Akbil, M.I.M

Associate Dean, Enrollment Development

and Admissions

Victor Marek Borun, Ph.D *

Associate Dean of the Faculty

Sris Chatterjee, Ph.D *

Associate Dean,

Graduate Business Education

John Zhuang Yang, Ph.D *

Associate Dean, Beijing

International MBA Program

Francis Petit, Ed.D

Associate Dean for Executive Programs

Judith N Paul, M.B.A

Assistant Dean, Administration and

Senior Director, Marketing,

Communications and Events

Ilze Frierson, M.B.A

Director, Student Services and

Information Systems

Yvette Adeosun, M.S.W

Director, Domestic Enrollment Development

Banu Paksoy, M.B.A

Director, International Enrollment

Development

Katherine Randolph, M.A

Director, International Partnerships

Director, Taxation Program

Ren Raw Chen, Ph.D

Director, Master of Science Programs in Finance

Jean A Howard, M.B.A

Director, Fordham Startups

* Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for

20 years of service to Fordham University

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fordham GradUaTe

school of bUsiness

adminisTraTion

advisory coUncil

The Fordham Graduate School of Business

Administration is privileged to benefit

from the experience and advice of these

internationally recognized business leaders.

Robert P Ambrosini, GBA ‘81

Executive Vice President & CFO

Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.

Dr Ronald J Anton, S.J

Darcy Antonellis, GBA ’96

President, Technical Operations

Warner Brothers Technical Operations Inc.

Hilal Aytemiz, GBA ’00

Owner

Aytemizler Textile Ind & Trades Co Ltd.

Frank J Branchini, GBA ‘72

William Filonuk Jr., FCRH ’77, GBA ’83

Managing Director, Asset Servicing Bank of New York Mellon Inc.

Sander A Flaum

Principal Flaum Navigators

Barbara M Healy, FCRH ’85, GBA ’93

Managing Director (past) NYSE

Colleen M Jones, GBA ‘88

Senior Vice President, Member Klingenstein Fields & Company LLC

Richard G Ketchum

CEO FINRA

Milton Longobardi Jr., GBA ‘80

Director-Marketing & Vendas Sao Paulo Turismo, S.A.

J Brendan Ryan, FCRH ‘64

Chairman Foote Cone & Belding

Steven Silberstein

Managing Partner Coastal Partners, LLC

Emily L Smith, GBA ’77

Managing Director (retired) Scudder Investments

Athan Stephanopoulos, GBA ‘07

Founder & CEO GorillaSpot Media

Edward M Stroz, GSB ‘79

Co-President Stroz Friedberg, LLC

Edmund D Toben, GBA ’73

CIO (retired) Colgate-Palmolive

Bert Twaalfhoven, FCRH ’52

Founder & President European Forum for Entrepreneurship Research (EFER)

Bharat Wakhlu

Resident Director Tata Services, Ltd.

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mba ProGram of sTUdy

requirementS for comPletion of the deGree

Completion of a single concentration is 69 credits However, the number

of credits varies if the student is pursuing a second concentration, which

also depends upon the student’s program

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits)

BE 6220 Managerial Economics (see page 31)

DG 6810 Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 48)

DG 6820 Statistics (see page 48)

mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits)

AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 18)

BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 55)

FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 32)

(Prerequisite AC 6111)

IS 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 42)

MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 46)

MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 47)

(Prerequisites all core courses)

MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA,

should be taken as close to the end of the program as

possible and only after the other core courses have been

completed Because of its integral importance to the

program, this course will not be waived.

areaS of concentration (five courses, 15 credits)

A concentration consists of advanced-level courses from one of six

areas: Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance,

Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing Specific

concentration requirements are set forth in each area description

Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits)

Students must take five advanced-level courses outside their concentration

Advanced-level courses are 7000- or 8000-numbered courses Only two

The requirements of the second concentration are fulfilled by the completion of five courses from one area of concentration (Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing) and the completion of three breadth electives that are outside the concentrating areas of study, and no more than two from any area There are no free electives

All areas of concentration must be completed within five courses Each concentration has its own requirements, and those requirements must be completed

The total credit requirement without waivers is 72 credits Exception to the rule: Students pursuing a dual concentration in Public Accountancy and Finance need to take four additional Finance courses, for a total of

81 credits, to complete the program

For more information, please contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104

academic deSiGnationS

In response to the evolution of modern business practice and needs, Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration has added new concepts to many courses in electronic business, entrepreneurship, international business and global sustainability This process mirrors the worldwide economic environment, where technology is changing all organizations; where entrepreneurial activity in both new and established companies is a key to business success; where the distinction between international and domestic business is rapidly diminishing; and where business must answer the call to create a future based on a low-carbon sustainable economy

Fordham’s Master of Business Administration Program

provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates

to become leaders in business Students acquire a

comprehensive education for the fundamentals of business

through required courses and also develop expertise in a

specific field by concentrating in one or two of six areas:

Accounting, Communication and Media Management,

Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems and

Marketing Each concentration is complemented by advanced

courses in other areas to round out the education The

information, skills and contacts offered in these courses are assets

that culminate in a career-enhancing portfolio of knowledge,

experience and networks Fordham’s MBA programs view business education in the same way that an investor combines

a carefully balanced assortment of financial assets to achieve maximum returns The result is a powerful combination

of knowledge and abilities designed to serve graduates throughout their professional careers Each student receives

an MBA or MS Program of Study sheet, which outlines the specific courses (s)he must complete to earn an MBA

or MS This document, provided by the Office of Student Services, is individualized for each student in consultation with the office’s academic advisors to reflect the student’s personal goals

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Because the school recognizes that some students seek specific careers

in these areas, it has created four academic designations: International

Business (IB), Electronic Business (EB), Entrepreneurship (ENT) and

Global Sustainability (GS) Students who successfully complete these

designations receive an IB, EB, ENT or GS designation on their transcripts

MBA students may supplement their concentration in the area of the

curriculum with courses relevant to their goals These specialized areas

of study are not concentrations Rather, they present an opportunity to

cluster courses around a designation Students choosing designation

courses must continue to observe concentration and breadth elective

distribution requirements

1 Designation in International Business

The International Business (IB) designation is not a concentration

Moreover, students must continue to observe the distribution

require-ments of the MBA breadth electives when choosing their IB courses

An IB designation is conferred upon MBA graduates who complete five

IB courses (15 credits) among their concentration and elective courses of

the regular MBA program At least one of the IB courses must be in

the concentration and no more than two concentration courses can count

toward this designation

The courses listed below have been designated as IB offerings:

AC 7136 International Accounting

BE 7244 Global Finance (also offered as FN 7455)

BE 7243 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance

(also offered as FN 7458)

BE 7251 International Trade and Development

BL 7322 International Business Law

BL 739C ST*: International Business Ethics

BL 739I ST*: Chinese Business Law

CM 7525 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations

(also offered as MG 7615)

CM 7537 Crisis Communication and Media Strategies

CM 759F ST*: Global Media

FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis

FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies

FN 7455 Global Finance (also offered as BE 7244)

FN 7458 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance

(also offered as BE 7243)

FN 749U ST*: Global Financial Markets

FN 749G Global Capital Markets

IS 7901 E-Business Strategies and Applications

IS 7989 IS in the Transnational Firm

Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved inwriting by the professor teaching the course and the appropriate area chair may also be considered IB courses A copy of approval must be provided to

2 Designation in Electronic Business

The Electronic Business (EB) designation requires students to completefive upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as EB courses The five

EB courses must be distributed across at least three functional areasand can be distributed across the concentration and elective areas of theprogram of study

Electronic Business is not a concentration It must be combined with

a single or double concentration in any of the six functional areas andrequires students to meet all regular concentration and breadth electivedistribution requirements

The courses listed below have been designated as EB offerings:

BL 7325 Law of Traditional and New Media (also offered as CM 7556)

CM 7500 Media Systems and Markets

CM 7554 Consumer Adoption of New Media

CM 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media (also offered as BL 7325)

CM 759A ST*: The Music Business

IS 7905 Web and E-Business Technologies

IS 7941 Communication Networks and Distributed Systems

IS 7945 Business Design Through IT

IS 7924 Mobile Commerce and Applications

MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and TechnologyAppropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved inwriting by the professor teaching the course and the appropriate area chair may also be considered EB courses A copy of approval must be provided

to an academic advisor

We encourage students who pursue this designation to join the Fordham Media and Entertainment Alliance, which was formed to enhance relation-ships between the community and the media and entertainment industry

MBA PROGRAM OF STUDY

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3 Designation in Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation

The Entrepreneurship and venture Initiation (ENT) designation requires

students to complete five upper-level courses (15 credits) designated

as ENT courses The five ENT courses must be distributed across at least

three functional areas and can be distributed across the concentration

or elective areas of the program of study

Entrepreneurship and venture Initiation is not a concentration It must

be combined with a single or double concentration in any of the six

functional areas and requires students to meet all regular concentration

and breadth elective distribution requirements

The courses listed below have been designated as ENT offerings:

MG 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures (required)

The remaining four courses must be taken from the following list:

AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation

AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory

AC 7155 Managerial Accounting

BE 7240 Money, Credit and Interest Rates (also offered as FN 7441)

BL 7320 Business Law II

BL 739B ST*: Employment Law

BL 739D ST*: White Collar Crime

CM 7530 Innovation in Media Business Models

CM 7545 Media Strategy Practicum

CM 7560 Communication for Entrepreneurs

CM 759C ST*: Managing Across Media

CM 759U ST*: Media Entrepreneurship

FN 7415 Credit Management

FN 7423 Mergers, Acquisitions and LBOs

FN 7430 Investment Analysis

FN 7441 Money, Credit and Interest Rates (also offered as BE 7240)

FN 7470 Real Estate Finance

FN 749X ST*: Investment Banking

FN 749E ST*: Introduction to Technical Analysis

FN 749C ST*: Venture Capital Financing

FN 749B ST*: Investments for Individuals

FN 8405 Deleveraged Finance

FN 8406 Financial Strategy

FN 8414 Modern Financial Analysis and Valuation Techniques

FN 8415 Financial Markets: Concepts, Methods and Trading in Action

MG 7610 Leadership and Change

MG 7673 Strategy Implementation

MK 7792 New Product Development

MK 779B ST*: New Ventures Practicum

Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in

writing by the instructor, the appropriate area chair and the program

director also be considered ENT courses A copy of approval must be

provided to an academic advisor

We encourage students who pursue this designation to join the Fordham

Entrepreneur Society It is an extracurricular organization comprised of

MBA students with the desire to become successful entrepreneurs (for

4 Designation in Global Sustainability

The Global Sustainability (GS) designation requires students to completefive upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as GS courses The GSdesignation is not a concentration Students must fit their GS courseswithin the requirements for the number of concentration and electivecourses, and the distribution of breadth electives

The courses listed below have been designated as GS offerings:

BE 7251 International Trade and Development

BL 739A ST*: Ethics in Business

BL 739C ST*: International Business Ethics

CM 7525 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations (also offered as MG 7615)

CM 7531 Communicating Corporate Image Responsibility

(also offered as MK 7782)

CM 759M ST*: Management and Communication for Global Sustainability: A Foundations Course

(also offered as MG 769X)

FN 7496 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations

FN 749J ST*: Sustainability and Finance

IS 7945 Business Design Through Information Technology

MG 7615 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations

(also offered as CM 7525)

MG 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures

MG 7673 Strategy Implementation

MG 7677 System Dynamics for Strategic Management

MG 7678 Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains

MG 769A ST*: Leadership for the 21st Century

MG 769J ST*: Social Entrepreneurship

MG 769M ST*: Management and Communication for Global Sustainability: A Foundations Course

(also offered as CM 759M)

MG 76AO ST*: Sustainability Mindset

MG 76AQ ST* Green Marketing and Sustainability (also offered as MK 779W)

MG 76AU ST* Emerging Markets and Sustainability

MG 7642 Global Citizenship: Managing for Business and a Better World

MK 7782 Communicating Corporate Image Responsibility (also offered as CM 7531)

MK 7720 Consumer Behavior

MK 7792 New Product Development

MK 779W ST* Green Marketing and Sustainability (also offered as MG 76AQ)

* ST (Special Topics) courses are offered periodically to permit faculty and students to explore a topic of particular interest The list and course numbers of ST courses are subject to change In addition to these, more designated ST courses can be offered throughout the year In order for these to count for designations, the course descriptions must clearly state that they are.

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The following non-GBA courses are considered GS courses If you wish

to take them, it is your responsibility to check availability, apply and get

approval from the appropriate Fordham school You are also encouraged

to consult with the professor and the appropriate GBA area chair prior

to registering to ensure that your background will meet the course

pre-requisites You may take a maximum of two non-GBA courses as part

of your MBA program

BIGA 6533 Ecosystem Ecology

BIGA 6597 Conservation Biology

ECGA 5255 Environmental Economics

ECGA 6450 Microeconomic Development Issues

ECGA 6460 Agriculture and Development

EVGL 0290 Law and Policy of Climate Change

EVGL 0337 Environmental Law

EVGL 0521 Environmental Justice

EVGL 0591 International Environmental Law

EVGL 2990 Sustainable Energy Law and Policy

ITGL 0299 International Trade Law

ITGL 0442 International Human Rights

PEGA 6520 International Law and Development

POGA 6530 Political Economy of Development

POGA 6550 Politics and Petroleum

POGA 6569 Political Economy of Reform

POGA 6640 Politics of Global Economic Relations

PRGL 0363 Urban Land Use

SOGA 5807 Globalization and Its Discontents

SOGA 6500 Population

Note course codes for non-GBA courses:

BIGA Biology, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

ECGA Economics, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

EVGL Environmental Law, School of Law

ITGL International Law, School of Law

PEGA International Political Economy and Development,

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

POGA Political Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

PRGL Property Law, School of Law

SOGA Sociology, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in

writing by the professor teaching the course and the appropriate area chair

may also be considered GS courses A copy of approval must be provided

to an academic advisor

minimum reSidency requirement

A student must satisfy the minimum residency requirement of 45 credits for the traditional MBA programs If a waiver from the business core and prerequisite courses reduces a student’s program below the 45-credit minimum residency requirement, the student must replace course(s) with upper-level course(s) offered by the school in the same academic area (Note: MG 7660 Business Policy is never waived.)

• JD/MBA Program – 39 credits

• MBA/MSIS Degree – 69 credits

• MS in Accounting – 30 credits

• MS in Business Analytics – 30 credits

• MS in Business Enterprise – 34 credits

• MS in Global Finance – 30 credits

• MS in Investor Relations – 36 credits

• MS in Marketing Intelligence – 36 credits

• MS in Media Entrepreneurship – 30 credits

• MS in Media Management – 30 credits

• MS in Quantitative Finance – 47 credits

• MS in Taxation – 30 credits

• Three-Continent MS in Global Management – 39 credits

WaiverS

1 Waivers Granted Upon Acceptance

Upon acceptance to the Graduate School of Business Administration, a waiver sheet is sent to each student listing those courses from which the student has been automatically waived Waivers may be awarded for the three prerequisite courses and all core courses, with the exception

of Business Policy (MG 7660) All waivers must be awarded before the end

of a student’s first term of enrollment The following criteria are used

to determine one’s eligibility for an automatic waiver upon acceptance.Prior Course Work

A student is waived from a prerequisite or core course if he or she has completed two undergraduate courses or one graduate-level course from

an AACSB-accredited graduate program covering similar content The course must have been completed within the prior six years and a grade

of B or better must have been awarded

Exceptions

Exceptions are granted in three areas:

• Certified Public Accountants receive an automatic waiver from both Fundamentals of Accounting and Business Law I

• Lawyers receive a waiver from Business Law I

• MBA students in the JD/MBA Program are waived from Business Law I

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2 Waivers Granted Through Examination

If a student feels that he or she has proficiency in a particular subject but

does not have the aforementioned requirements for an automatic waiver,

the student may opt to take the waiver examination Upon passing the

exam, the student will receive a waiver from the respective course Students

are limited to one attempt per exam topic and must take the exam prior to

or during the first term of enrollment Waiver exams are administered

through the Office of Student Services For more information regarding

waiver exams, please visit the Fordham Graduate School of Business

Administration website at www.bnet.fordham.edu or contact the Office of

Student Services at (212) 636-6104 or gbastudents@fordham.edu Please

note that there is a $100 fee for each waiver exam

In some cases, the faculty of an area of the school may determine that

waiver examinations may not serve as a basis for the student to waive

requirements in the curriculum Waivers are made solely at the judgment

and discretion of Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration

and should not be considered an entitlement by entering students

who have completed prior related coursework

CROSS-REGISTRATION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

Students may register for courses offered by the Fordham Graduate

Schools of Arts and Sciences, Social Service and Education (for School

of Law, see page 55) Such courses are considered MBA program

electives To register for courses in another Fordham graduate school,

the following steps must be completed:

1 Obtain the appropriate graduate school bulletin with the description

of the desired course The course must incorporate material related to

topics studied in the MBA program

2 Pick up an Intra-registration Form from the Graduate School of

Business and schedule an appointment with an academic adviser at

the Office of Student Services to secure approval A student should

be prepared to justify the course selection and its relationship to

the MBA degree

3 Secure approval from the Dean of the graduate school offering

the course

4 Present the completed Intra-registration Form when registering at

the Graduate School of Business Administration

reGiSterinG outSide fordham univerSity

If a student transfers or moves outside the metropolitan area, a maximum

of 12 credits (four courses) may be taken at another AACSB-accredited

MBA program and transferred back to be applied to the student’s MBA

degree Students must have completed the prerequisites and business

core classes

Approval must be requested in writing to an academic advisor All

requests must include the name of the school and course descriptions

Students are advised to complete this procedure well in advance of the

host school’s registration dates

AUDITS

Under special circumstances, students are permitted to audit a course Written permission from the Associate Dean of Academic Programs is required Audited courses do not carry degree credit and are charged full tuition

CLASSES FOR ALUMNI

Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration alumni are mitted to attend selected classes for a contribution of $100.00 per class Alumni must contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104

per-or gbastudents@fper-ordham.edu

GRADUATE TUTORIALS

A graduate tutorial is an independent study project conducted under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor A request to take

a graduate tutorial will be considered only in the following situations:

1 To pursue a specialized topic independently,

2 When a student is prevented from graduating because a required course is not offered,

3 When special circumstances such as job relocation prevent a student physically from taking classes at Fordham, or

4 When a required course is canceled and no other section of that course is offered

Students interested in pursuing a graduate tutorial should contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104

COURSE LISTINGS

The following pages list the school’s courses grouped by academic area Special Topics courses (code ends with one or two letters), are offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore topics of interest, but are not offered as permanent options in the curriculum The initials preceding course numbers identify them, as follows:

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accoUnTinG and TaxaTion

mba in PUblic accoUnTancy

completed.Because of its integral importance to the program,

this course will not be waived.

The Master of Business Administration in Public Accountancy Program

combines the breadth of instruction in general business principles

characteristic of the MBA with the common body of knowledge

Students who complete the MBA in Public Accountancy Program are eligible to fulfill the curriculum requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination For more specific information with regard to the exam and state licensure requirements (i.e., undergraduate liberal arts and science requirements, public accounting experience), students should visit www.nasba.org

PuBlic accountancy courSeS (eight courses, 24 credits)

AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting

AC 7130 Advanced External Information and Reporting

AC 7155 Managerial Accounting Analysis

AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems I

AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems II

One of the following advanced-level Accounting courses:

AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis

One advanced-level Finance course.

One of the following advanced-level Accounting/Taxation courses:

TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure

AC 7811 Accounting Internship

TX 7811 Taxation Internship

area chair: stephen h bryan, professor

The Accounting and Taxation area provides coursework to

develop sophisticated usage of accounting information, as well

as expertise in taxation The area offers courses leading to

the Master of Business Administration in Public Accountancy,

Master of Science in Taxation, a combined-degree program,

MBA in Public Accounting and MS in Taxation (MTA),

Master of Science in Accounting, as well as a concentration in

Accounting These programs are described below

The three major thrusts of the Accounting curriculum include: financial accounting courses that provide an understanding of U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards in order to develop skills

in financial statement preparation and analysis; taxation courses that focus on tax research and compliance; and audit courses that address auditing from financial statement, information technology, ethics and compliance perspectives

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ms in TaxaTion

The Master of Science in Taxation is a 10-course, 30-credit program,

comprised of seven required tax courses and three taxation electives

This program is designed for professional accountants, attorneys

and business professionals who wish to acquire expertise in taxation

and obtain a graduate degree in the field

This program can also supplement an undergraduate degree in Public

Accounting to meet the 150-credit-hour educational requirement for

the New York State CPA examination However, since undergraduate

accounting programs vary greatly across the country and the world,

students should visit www.nasba.org in order to determine whether this

program in conjunction with the baccalaureate degree in accounting

would qualify them for the New York State CPA examination There is a

minimum residency requirement of 30 credits (10 courses)

PrerequiSiteS (6 credits)

AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Tax (3 credits)

MS 809A Advanced Presentations and Public Speaking (1.5 credits)

MS 809B Advanced Corporate Communications for Accounting and

Taxation Professionals (1.5 credits)

required courSeS (seven courses, 21 credits)

TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation

TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation

taxation electiveS (three courses, 9 credits)

These electives can be any tax course offered in addition to the required

courses or any advanced-level accounting course except for AC 6111

Fundamentals of Accounting, AC 7105 Financial Accounting and AC 7184

Individual and Business Entity Taxation

SuPPlemental courSeWork/PrerequiSiteS

Based on feedback from tax partners and executives, as well as alumni,

we have added prerequisites to the MS in Taxation curriculum, as follows

1 Candidates who have not had any professional training or academic

coursework using basic U.S tax concepts, (i.e., have not taken a U.S

Internal Revenue Code (IRC)-based course in their undergraduate

studies), are required to take:

AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation (3 credits)

2 Candidates whose native language is not English and who have not

completed the full four years of an undergraduate program in the U.S

or U.K are required to take:

Individual and Business Entity Taxation and both 1.5-credit courses should

be taken during the first semester Although this increases the number of credits and courses required for the MS degree, these courses add significant value

For students who are required to take the Individual and Business Entity Taxation class, the program is 33 credits

For students who are required to take the two advanced communications mini-courses, the program is 33 credits

For students who are required to take Individual and Business Entity Taxation and the two advanced communications mini-courses, the program is 36 credits

mba in PUblic accoUnTancy and

ms in TaxaTion (mTa)ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits)

MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed.Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived.

The MBA in Public Accountancy and MS in Taxation Program is a unique dual-degree program Its long-term goal is to develop broadly educated executives whose expertise in taxation and accounting opens a path to executive positions and provides a unique perspective to analyze important business problems and issues Short term, the program is intended to meet the exceptional demand from accounting firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations for tax professionals with upper-management potential The first component of the program combines the breadth of instruction in general business principles characteristic of the MBA with the common body of knowledge recom-mended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The second component provides comprehensive education and technical expertise in the field of taxation

ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION

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The MTA is an intensive program with selective enrollment It consists

of 99 credits and is intended for both business and liberal arts graduates

Individuals with previous business education or experience may benefit

from the program’s credit waiver policy, which reduces the number of

credit requirements

Students who complete the MTA Program are eligible to fulfill the curricu-

lum requirements to sit for the New York State Certified Public Accountant

Examination For more specific information with regard to the exam

and state licensure requirements (i.e., undergraduate liberal arts and

science requirements, public accounting experience), students should visit

www.nasba.org

concentration courSeS

Accounting (seven courses, 21 credits)

AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting

AC 7130 Advanced External Information and Reporting

AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems I

AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems II

Taxation (10 courses, 30 credits)

TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation

taxation electiveS

The student selects three additional courses from the Taxation area

Certain required and advanced-level courses have prescribed

prerequisites that must be met One of the three may be TX 7811

Taxation Internship

Breadth courSeS (five courses, 15 credits)

BE 7230 Macroeconomics

FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance

MS 7810 MBA Consulting Program

One of the following:

mba in accoUnTinGProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits)

MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed.Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived.

concentration in accountinG (five courses, 15 credits)

A concentration consists of five advanced-level courses from the Accounting and Taxation area The following is a suggested course selection for those seeking careers in financial management:

AC 7128 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis

AC 7155 Managerial Accounting Analysis Other five-course combinations may be suitable for those seeking other careers, such as marketing management, internal audit or management consulting

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concentration in PerSonal financial PlanninG

Due to the growing intricacy of financial planning, students considering

a career with financial institutions offering financial planning services

or in private counseling of individuals may choose the personal financial

planning specialization This is a dual concentration in Accounting

and Finance that requires five courses in each area Students completing

the personal financial planning concentration will receive the personal

financial planning concentration on their official transcripts

The five Accounting and Taxation courses required are:

TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals

TX 7056 Taxation of Executive Compensation, Employee

Benefits and Retirement Plans

TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning

TX 709B Special Topics in Taxation (Life Cycle Case Studies)

Suggestions for the five-course Finance component are:

FN 7431 Options and Futures Markets

FN 7460 Portfolio Management

Students may also consider taking two free electives from either Finance

and/or Accounting/Taxation or Special Topics offerings

These courses provide a student with concepts and situations encountered

in examinations for personal financial specialists and planners In addition

to coursework, it is essential that students planning careers in financial

counseling be aware of the importance of obtaining certification For more

information, visit the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc

website at www.CFP.net

ms in accoUnTinG

The Master of Science in Accounting is a 10-course, 30-credit* program intended for students with baccalaureate degrees in Public Accounting Generally, this program is designed to meet the 150-credit-hour educational requirement for the New York State (NYS) CPA examination However, since undergraduate accounting programs vary greatly across the country and the world, students should visit www.nasba.org in order to determine whether this program, in conjunction with the baccalaureate degree in accounting, would qualify them to sit for the New York State CPA examina-tion There is a minimum residency requirement of 30 credits (10 courses)

PrerequiSiteS* (6 credits)

AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Tax (3 credits)

required accountinG and taxation courSeS

(six courses, 18 credits)

AC 7160 Internal Reporting and Control

AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Systems II

TX 7001 Corporate Taxation

accountinG/taxation electiveS (three courses, 9 credits)

These electives can be any advanced-level accounting or tax courses offered in addition to the required courses except for AC 6111 Fundamen-tals of Accounting, AC 7105 Financial Accounting and AC 7184 Business and Individual Entity Taxation

BuSineSS elective (one course, 3 credits)

Recommendations for the advanced-level business elective are:

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*SuPPlemental courSeWork/PrerequiSteS

Based on feedback from accounting partners and executives,

as well as alumni, we have added prerequisites to the MS in Accounting

curriculum, as follows

1 Candidates who have not had any professional training or academic

coursework using basic U.S tax concepts (i.e., have not taken a U.S

Internal Revenue (IRC)-based tax course in their undergraduate studies)

are required to take:

AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation (3 credits)

2 Candidates whose native language is not English and who have not

completed the full four years of an undergraduate program in the U.S

or U.K are required to take:

Individual and Business Entity Taxation and both 1.5-credit courses are

required to be taken during the first semester Although this increases the

number of credits and courses required for the MS degree, these courses

add significant value

For students who are required to take the Individual and Business Entity

Taxation class, the program is 33 credits

For students who are required to take the two advanced communications

mini-courses, the program is 33 credits

For students who are required to take Individual and Business Entity

Taxation and the two advanced communications mini-courses, the

program is 36 credits

accounting courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated.

AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (MBA REQUIRED COURSE)

This core course in accounting is required of all GBA students in every concentration Provides insights into how accounting information can be used by investors and creditors to measure the results of business operations Students requiring more in-depth accounting knowledge can select electives in financial and/or managerial accounting as their advisors suggest

AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory Develops the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and studies the effects of alternative accounting standards and practices

on income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flows

PREREQUISITE: AC 6111

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE.

AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting Focuses on the theory and techniques utilized in corporate financial reporting Examines the standards and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regard to their impact on financial statements Emphasizes the analysis and understanding of financial reports rather than the mechanics of their construction Designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students in the public accounting programs

PREREQUISITE: AC 7105 AND FN 6411

AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis Gives students in the general MBA program a better understanding of financial statements and the information they communicate on the operating, investing and financing activities of corporations Focuses on the impact

of financial accounting principles, disclosure standards and alternative accounting practices on financial reports Examines and evaluates traditional and non-traditional methods of financial statement analysis

PREREQUISITE: AC 7105 AND FN 6411

AC 7128 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Augments the concepts taught in AC 7125 Also introduces state-of-the-art tools based on modern financial theory for analyzing financial reports Topics may include: off-balance-sheet financing; damage assessment and litigation regarding misrepresentation; new reporting standards; and international accounting standards and consolidation issues

PREREQUISITE: AC 7125.

ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION COURSE LISTINGS

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Provides students with an understanding of accounting problems and

issues encountered by multinational corporations (MNCs) operating

in an international environment Most businesses today, large and small,

have customers or clients throughout the world Covers the general

problems facing MNCs, to prepare students to interpret financial

statements of MNCs

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSE

AC 7140 Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting

Familiarizes students with the process of developing Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP) Covers the Financial Accounting Standards

Board (FASB) and its interaction with the Securities and Exchange

Commis-sion (SEC) Analyzes current financial reporting issues being addressed by

the FASB and the impact that alternative solutions could have on reported

financial results Includes a discussion of various international accounting

standard-setting bodies and their roles in financial reporting, domestically

and abroad

PREREQUISITE: AC 7120 OR AC 7125

Focuses on product and service cost determination and using cost

analysis in management decision-making, control and performance

evaluation Oriented toward the manager as a user and interpreter of

accounting information Includes case analysis and problem-solving

AC 7160 Internal Reporting and Control

Provides students with an understanding of IT internal controls, including

the IT audit function as it relates to Sarbanes Oxley Emphasizes the

identification of information technology control weaknesses as well as their

impact on risk management

AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Systems I

Familiarizes students with the audit procedures required under

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) Among the topics

covered are audit planning, evaluating internal control, auditing

transaction cycles and audit reports Directed toward students in the

public accounting programs who plan to take the Uniform Certified

Public Accountant examination

AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Systems II Focuses on audit-testing techniques and the current auditing environment Audit-testing techniques include statistical sampling and analytical procedures Also includes recent trends in audit litigation, IRS uses of statistical methods and forensic techniques Conducted as a seminar, students work individually and in groups on case studies and a term paper Oral and written presentations are required

AC 7180 Accounting Research Seminar Designed to develop research skills, with references to both accounting and professional journals There is an oral and written research assignment required Five assignments are required; each contains a presentation and research component Two focus on professionalism and responsibility in the accounting profession

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE

AC 71XX Special Topics in Accounting Offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore an accounting topic of particular interest Specific topics and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered Some examples of Special Topics in Accounting are Taxation for Finance and Issues in Accounting

Taxation courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated

TX 7001 Corporate Taxation Studies Federal income tax laws that apply to the formation, operation, dissolution and liquidation of corporations Focuses on the tax impact of various financial transactions upon the corporation, as well as on the shareholders Covers issues of distributions and redemptions, accumu-lated earnings tax and personal holding companies Discusses multiple corporations, earnings and profits, book-to-tax adjustments and the alternative minimum tax Emphasizes S corporations and other ways of mitigating double taxation Includes a brief view of corporate acquisitions and reorganizations

TX 7005 Planning and Design with Tax Deferred Property Transactions Focuses on the basics of exchanges and section 1031 like/kind exchanges The emphasis is on the entire exchange process, covering areas such as converting a sale to an exchange, basic tax calculations, safe harbor rules, reverse exchanges and installment sales

PREREQUISITE: TX 7015

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Concentrates, during the first part of the course, on the skills needed to

research and answer tax questions Then focuses on the procedures

to resolve disagreements — both pre-and post-audit — with the Internal

Revenue Service

TX 7012 Tax Planning and Design for Family Wealth Transfers

Examines planning and design of techniques for transferring wealth from

one generation of family members to another Emphasizes the gifts, sales,

leases, loans and other arrangements between family members that when

used carefully and wisely, preserve a family’s total wealth Examines those

types of lifetime transfers that most effectively preserve a family’s wealth

from taxation and accomplish important non-tax family objectives

TX 7015 Partnerships

Analyzes the uses, formation, operation and termination of partnerships

Topics include the “substantial-economic-effect doctrine,” distributions,

sale and exchange of interest, partnership termination, liquidation and

disproportionate distributions and limited partnerships and their use as

tax shelters

TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxes

Emphasizes the relationship of estate and gift taxes to the income tax

Explores the philosophy underlying Federal policy toward the three taxes

and the issue of transferring assets Introduces basic elements of estate

planning, such as trusts, annuities, joint interests and life insurance

TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals

Focuses on the practical aspects of taxing wealthy individuals Reviews

general income-tax planning for wealthy individuals; dealing with

passive activities (tax shelters); the use and limitations of qualified plans;

investment planning (debt versus equity, timeframe, asset allocation);

life, disability and liability insurance exposures; retirement planning;

and estate planning

TX 7030 Corporate Tax-Planning Strategies Offers an in-depth study of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code: the complicated rules governing organization, reorganization and liquidation

of corporations Explores such topics as leveraged buyouts, corporate takeovers and personal holding companies Provides the groundwork essential for corporate tax planning and the analysis of mergers and acquisitions

TX 7035 Federal Taxation of Financial Instruments and Transactions The growth in the number and variety of financial products and transactions has increased exponentially New financial products have been designed and marketed to fulfill a variety of financial needs and goals The major challenge from a tax law perspective has been to keep pace with the constant stream of emerging products The course focuses on the Federal taxation of financial instruments and transactions, explains the myriad and complex rules that govern various financial instruments and transactions and analyzes recent developments in tax law

TX 7041 Research Project Offers an opportunity to research a topic in taxation agreed to by the professor and the student The research is focused on both academic and legal references and may be integrated with current or anticipated tax practice A written research paper and an oral presentation are required

PREREQUISITE: TX 7001, TX 7010, TX 7065 RECOMMENDED

TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation Introduces the complexities of international taxation by focusing on the U.S tax system’s impact on U.S companies investing or operating abroad and

on foreign companies investing or operating in the U.S Topics include tax treaties, foreign tax credits and controlled foreign operations

PREREQUISITE: TX 7001, TX 7010, TX 7010 RECOMMENDED

TX 7048 Taxation Planning with Trusts Analyzes and evaluates many creative and current planning uses of irrevocable and revocable trusts, grantor trusts, testamentary trusts, trusts for minors, dynasty trusts, life insurance trusts and corporate trusts

TX 7050 State and Local Taxes Discusses the basic elements of state and local taxes, and surveys the distinctive tax characteristics of major business states, such as New York, New Jersey, Illinois and California

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TX 7056 Taxation of Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits

and Retirement Plans

Covers the tax consequences and various strategies relating to

the design and implementation of executive compensation programs

including stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights,

phantom stock and golden parachutes; employee benefit plans, including

health care, disability, life insurance, educational assistance, dependent

care and cafeteria and flexible spending plans; and retirement plans,

including qualified pension, profit-sharing and stock bonus plans, as well

as non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPS),

top hat plans and excess benefit plans

TX 7058 Tax Planning for Business Purchase, Sale and Gift

Explores the critical planning areas when deciding to buy, sell or gift

business interest Examines the entrance and exit strategies available to

closely held business owners Emphasis is on business planning tools

utilizing buy/sell agreements, partnership liquidation agreements,

installment sales, SCINS, family limited partnerships, preferred/common

recapitalization, entity splits and structuring a business for purchase or sale

Analyzes the major provisions of new Federal tax legislation, case ruling

and regulations and examines their impact on individual taxpayers,

businesses, investments, retirement plans, estates, trusts and practices

and procedures Uses the current legislative changes to keep up with the

constantly changing tax environment

PREREQUISITES: TX 7001.

TX 7070 Estate and Financial Planning Techniques of Charitable Giving

Analyzes the planning strategies and vehicles that planners use to

integrate individual and charitable planning goals The areas of focus are:

charitable split interest trusts, private foundations, conservation easement,

pooled income funds and other means to accomplish overall effective

charitable tax planning These techniques provide specific tax savings for

income, gift and estate taxes, as well as creating an income stream to

the individual for cash-flow purposes

TX 7076 Tax Accounting Focuses on situations where government rules required to compute tax liability differ from those permitted by the accounting profession to reflect the financial condition of a business Studies the effects of different accounting methods on cashflow and reported earnings and explores their implications for financial decision-making Topics include depreciation methods, inventory methods, income-recognition and changes in accounting periods

TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning Provides a complete foundation for estate planning and analysis: the role of the estate planner and the selection and appointment of fiduciaries; marital deductions and will planning; life insurance in the estate; the use and taxation of trusts; recent changes in estate tax law; and special-situation planning for corporate executives, closely held business owners and partners

TX 7085 Foreign Taxation Introduces the tax systems of major foreign countries from two standpoints: taxation of U.S companies investing or operating in foreign countries and taxation of foreign enterprises investing or operating in the U.S Extends concepts discussed in TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation

PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.

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commUnicaTion and media manaGemenT

area chair: john a fortunato, professor

The Master of Business Administration in Communication

and Media Management Program consists of 69 credits A

Master of Science Program in Media Management, consisting

of 39 credits, is also offered (see page 23), as is a Master of

Science Program in Media Entrepreneurship consisting of

36 credits (see page 24) The Communication and Media

Management concentration is one of the first of its kind in a

business school The concentration is designed for students

pursuing careers in the communication, information, media

and entertainment industries

It is also intended to provide a thorough grounding in all facets of organizational communication for professionals in all business fields The Communication and Media Management faculty includes leading scholars and industry professionals who bring cutting-edge research and experiences to the classroom Programs sponsored by the Fordham Center for Communications bring prominent communications and media figures to campus for special lectures and symposia.

mba in commUnicaTion and

media manaGemenT

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, 9 credits)

completed Because of its integral importance to the

program, this course will not be waived.

concentration (five courses, 15 credits)

Students typically organize their coursework along two recommended tracks: (1) Media Management; or (2) Organizational Communication All students take the required course, CM 7500 Media Systems and Markets, and four additional courses Those wishing to further customize their programs need approval from their adviser and the area chair

1 Media Management

Plus four of the following:

CM 7540 Intensive Sector Analysis (rotating topics)

CM 7556 New Media and Communication Law

CM 7563 Ethics and Social Responsibility in Media Enterprises

CM 7564 Search: Strategic, Economic and Policy Perspectives

CM 7565 Audience Metrics and Analytics

CM 75XX Special Topics in Communication and Media Management

(e.g., Social Media, Sports Media and Promotional Communications, Economics of Media Industries)

2 Organizational Communication

Plus four of the following:

CM 7531 Communicating Corporate Image and Responsibility

CM 7533 Persuasion in Public Relations

CM 7534 Leadership with Public Relations

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ms in media manaGemenT

The Master of Science in Media Management is a 39-credit program

This program is designed specifically to meet the professional needs of:

• Individuals currently working in the media and entertainment

industries, especially those in creative and content areas who need

additional, high-level professional training in business administration

and in media management

• Business and other professionals interested in specialized work

in the media and entertainment industries

• Managers working in the diverse financial services sector who are

interested in obtaining an extensive understanding of the media

• College graduates interested in securing comprehensive

professional training prior to embarking on careers in the media

The media and entertainment industries require educated managers

and leaders with extensive business expertise and competence

Increas-ingly, these industries are converging, and key industry leaders have

expressed a need for individuals with both business and economic

proficiencies, as well as knowledge of specific characteristics, practices

and nuances of media industries, ranging from book, magazine and

newspaper publishing to electronic and digital media The ability of

individuals attracted to these industries (often from content, editorial or

marketing backgrounds) to navigate the new market-oriented

environ-ment is severely limited by a lack of specific training in media manageenviron-ment

While many such individuals do not wish to pursue a traditional MBA

degree, they do need additional knowledge and skills that are offered

distinctively in a graduate business school environment This program was

designed to provide a core of substantive graduate business administration

courses incorporating the common body of knowledge required by

the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools

of Business (of which Fordham is an accredited member), to individuals

seeking advanced training at a business school

Students with prior academic training in business administration may have

some or all of the prerequisites waived

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, 9 credits)

• Managerial Economics (microeconomics; equivalent of BE 6220)

• Mathematical Methods for Business (equivalent of DG 6810)

• Statistics (equivalent of DG 6820)

required core courSeS (four courses, 12 credits)

CM XXXX Special Topics in Communications and Media Management

MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management

MK 6710 Marketing Management

Plus four courses in the student’s area of concentration

media manaGement courSeS (four courses, 12 credits)

CM 7534 Leadership with Public Relations

CM 7537 Crisis Communication and Media Strategies

CM 7540 Intensive Sector Analysis (rotating topics)

CM 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media

(also offered as BL 7325)

(e.g., Social Media, Sports Media and Promotional Communication, Economics of Media Industries)

electiveS (two courses, six credits)

BL 7322 International Business Law

MG 7600 Anatomy of Decisions

MG 7610 Leadership and Change

MG 7635 International Dimensions of Business

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ms in media enTrePreneUrshiP

The Masters of Science in Media Entrepreneurship is a 36-credit program

The nature of the contemporary media environment is such that new

media technologies and platforms possess significantly lower barriers to

entry than did traditional media platforms Thus, the entrepreneurial

opportunities today are quite varied, encompassing areas such as mobile

applications, Web platforms and content provision across various media

technologies (often with opportunities to circumvent traditional media

gatekeepers) In addition, the range of business models than can be

employed to monetize virtually all forms of media content are diversifying,

creating further opportunities for entrepreneurs to take advantage of the

reconfiguring dynamics of the contemporary media environment

This program provides students with an interest in developing and

launching new media ventures by drawing from multiple areas of the

Graduate School of Business Administration that will, in combination, help

students to develop the necessary knowledge base and skill sets to

successfully develop, finance, market and launch new media enterprises

Ideally, the students who come to this program already possess the

relevant technical or creative skill sets to develop a new media enterprise,

but are seeking the relevant business training, tailored to the unique

dynamics of the media sector, to move an idea forward into the

market-place The program is also designed to serve as an incubator for new

ideas and enterprises, by emphasizing the integration of the academic

curriculum with project-based courses and by emphasizing opportunities

for interaction with relevant professionals in this field The program

draws upon the tremendous resources of New York City, which is one of

the most vibrant areas of the country – and the world – in terms of the

development of new media platforms, services and content

The MS in Media Entrepreneurship is a 12-month, cohort-based program

that runs from September through August

Students may waive up to six credits depending on prior coursework at an

accredited institution

fall term

ME 7530 Innovation in Media Business Models

ME 7545 Media Strategy Practicum

ME 7560 Communication for Entrepreneurs

ME 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures

SPrinG term

ME 7561 New Media Product Development Practicum I

ME 7563 Ethics and Social Responsibility in Media Enterprises

ME 7792 New Product Development

elective

IS 7905 Project Management

BL 7321 Corporate and Securities Law or

BL 7390 Contemporary Legal Issues in Business Organizations or

(e.g., Social Media)

Summer term

ME 7554 Consumer Adoption of New Media

ME 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media

ME 7562 New Media Product Development Practicum II

elective

BL 7320 Securities Law or

BL 7390 Contemporary Legal Issues in Business Organizations

(e.g., Social Media)

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communications courses

Introduces students to all of the key elements that constitute contemporary

media systems and to the key stakeholders in—and evolving dynamics

of—contemporary media markets Includes comparative analyses of

international media systems and the economic, technological and

regulatory parameters under which they operate Also provides historical,

economic and technological perspectives on the evolution of media

systems and markets

ELECTRONIC BUSINESS COURSE.

CM 7525 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations

Explores how cultural differences and international settings affect business

communication and negotiation — key skills for managers who seek to get

solutions accepted and implemented The dimension of culture is used to

increase the student-managers’ self-awareness and reflection and to build

flexibility in their conceptual understandings and skills Emphasizes specific

strategies, styles and techniques that help the negotiator/communicator

ALSO OFFERED AS MG 7615

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY COURSE.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSE.

CM 7528 Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Negotiation and conflict resolution are part of the everyday life of

managers, yet few managers know how to approach negotiation and

conflict resolution in systematic ways Develops students’ appreciation of

different negotiation models and exposes them to game theory and

cognitive theory approaches Applying these concepts will help students

to enhance organizational and personal effectiveness, make better deals,

improve working relationships and break through stalemates and

dead-locks Selected readings will be supplemented by hands-on exercises in a

highly interactive learning environment Concepts and exercises increase

in sophistication and complexity as the course progresses Appropriate

for both those new to negotiation and conflict resolution and those with

prior experience

Examines the factors that have contributed to the emergence,

institutional-ization and decline of traditional media business models, and explores,

assesses, and critiques the wide range of new and innovative business

models that are emerging in the contemporary media environment

Students will draw upon these analyses to develop new business models or

innovative variants of existing business models for discussion and critique

ENTREPRENEURSHIIP COURSE.

Demonstrates the value of pragmatic public relations activities through

basic principles, case studies and guest speakers Examines how inept

communications and resulting public perceptions can create or deepen

corporate crises Stresses criteria for selecting outside counsel, establishing

relationships with the media and communicating with employees and

stockholders

ALSO OFFERED AS MK 7782.

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY COURSE.

CM 7533 Persuasion in Public RelationsFocuses on insights and skills necessary to persuade individuals and groups, including techniques for discerning and influencing public opinion Students hone individual persuasive skills, drawing on insights from social psychology and motivation research and work on practical business situations, from conveying a CEO’s vision for a firm to providing a credible response to a communications problem

CM 7534 Leadership with Public RelationsExamines the use of public relations strategies to replace or augment more traditional communications efforts Agency publicists and company representatives discuss this trend Case studies illustrate how techniques such as video press releases, expert spokespeople and inventive news pegs are used as part of an overall communications plan

CM 7537 Crisis Communication and Media StrategiesIntroduces students to both the theoretical conceptualization and the practice of the dynamic field of public relations and crisis management Students will understand where the public relations function fits into the strategic management and decision-making of an organization during a crisis situation Possible remedies for crisis situations will be examined with

an understanding of best strategies for specific situations, using both traditional and new media This course is examined through theoretical and practical means and applied to current events and people affecting the world today

CM 7540 Intensive Sector AnalysisThis course has a rotating focus each semester that it is offered; but in each instance will involve an intensive focus on a single industry sector Specific sectors that will be the subject of semester-long intensive analysis include the television industry, the music industry, and the motion picture industry Students will apply the analytical skills and conceptual understandings developed in other courses in the curriculum to achieving a detailed understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing an individual media sector Students will also gain a detailed understanding of the history, evolution, economics and key stakeholder dynamics of these individual industry sectors

CM 7545 Media Strategy PracticumInvolves the development and utilization of the analytical tools necessary to formulate and adjust strategic directions for media enterprises Students engage in the kind of in-depth analysis of a single media enterprise characteristic of a management consultant organization, and formulate and present their analyses for discussion and critique

ENTREPRENEURSHIIP COURSE.

CM 7554 Consumer Adoption of New Media Provides an in-depth examination of the factors affecting why and how consumers adopt or fail to adopt new media technologies and services Considers how both the characteristics of individual technologies/services affect the adoption process and how adoption patterns differ across consumer categories Draws upon a multidisciplinary array of perspectives

on how new media technologies and services diffuse through business, consumers and other populations

ELETRONIC BUSINESS COURSE.

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CM 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media

Analyzes the legal parameters and constraints on freedom of expression

that govern traditional and new communications technologies, focusing

on the Internet Probes the various constitutional, statutory and regulatory

protections accorded the Internet and more traditional media, such as

print, broadcast and cable and governmental attempts to regulate certain

aspects of them Topics include modern First Amendment interpretation,

defamation, privacy, commercial speech, indecency/ obscenity, contracts,

intellectual property and e-commerce

ALSO OFFERED AS BL 7325.

ELECTRONIC BUSINESS COURSE.

CM 7560 Communication for Entrepreneurs

Successful entrepreneurs are effective communicators This advanced

course will help students launch new ventures The course focuses on

topics such as: (1) how to pitch ideas with clarity and confidence; (2) how to

sell ideas to critical stakeholders; (3) how to brand yourself and establish

your credibility in less than 60 seconds; and (4) how to spin your ideas so

they “stick” in a crowded marketplace

CM 7561 New Media Product Development Practicum I

Intended to help students – individually or in groups – to begin the initial

stages in the development of a media product or enterprise (e.g., mobile

application, web site, etc.) Focuses on concept generation and feedback;

assessment of the potential market and competitive environment; and

initial development stages Continues in the Summer term

CM 7562 New Media Product Development Practicum II

A continuation of the Spring term course In part two of this course,

students take the next steps in the development of the media product or

enterprise conceptualized in part one Students work on product

develop-ment, learn about financing opportunities and strategies and begin to

develop plans for marketing their media product, platform or service

Concludes with a final presentation and critique of the enterprise

developed over the course of the two class sequence

Explores the wide range of ethical issues affecting contemporary media

enterprises and the role that social responsibility should play in the

operation of these unique and influential enterprises Specific issues

addressed include consumer privacy, codes of conduct and self-regulatory

principles, the concepts of the 4th and 5th estates and their evolving role

in the operation of media enterprises, and issues of media effects and how

such potential effects should factor into decision-making

CM 7564 Search: Strategic, Economic and Policy PerspectivesExamines the increasingly important role that search and recommendation systems play in the dynamics of media usage, as well as—increasingly—

in the dynamics of content production Specific issues addressed in this course include: the fundamentals of the operation of search and recom-mendation systems; the ongoing evolution from algorithmic to social search systems; strategic approaches to optimizing exposure on contemporary search and recommendation systems; and emerging regulation and policy issues surrounding the operation of search and recommendation systems

CM 7565 Audience Metrics and AnalyticsIntroduces students to the growing array of analytical tools, data sources, and performance criteria that are available to understand the behaviors, sentiments and consumption patterns of media audiences Considers the growing range of strategic uses for these analytical tools and their impact

on decision-making Students engage in hands-on analysis of audience data and gain experience on a wide range of analytical platforms

CM 7566 Persuasive CommunicationBusiness professionals have long known that the ability to influence is a critical business skill Persuasion has also replaced reliance upon authority when leading a workforce Developing long-term relationships with clients

is becoming more highly valued Modern business practices have moved beyond simply closing a piece of business with a prospect Persuasion theory and new insights from the field of psychology drive this course, with

a focus on articulating and implementing communication strategies Additional foci of study are one-on-one interactions and group leadership skills, all within the context of attitude and behavior change

CM 75XX Special Topics in Communication and Media ManagementOffered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore topics

of special interest The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered Additional special topics courses are typically introduced throughout the academic year Examples of some Special Topics include Economics of Media Industries, Social Media, Sports Media, Communication with High-Level Executives and Leaders in Multicultural Contexts

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mba in finance

MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived.

concentration (five courses, 15 credits)

Students concentrating in Finance take five courses beyond the Finance core requirement of FN 6411 The Financial Environment

FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance is suggested as a prerequisite course for many upper-level courses and is strongly recommended

Prerequisite courses can be waived upon review by the area chair.

finance SPecializationS

There are no specific required courses for students concentrating in Finance other than the Finance core requirement, FN 6411 The Financial Environment

finance and bUsiness economics

area chair: an yan, professor

Fordham GBA offers three programs in Finance: an MBA

in Finance, an MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)

and an MS in Global Finance (MSGF) An MSQF-MBA

dual degree is also possible Details of these programs

are available at http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/academics/

ms_programs/ms_quantitative_finance/index.asp, and are

briefly described below

The goal of the Finance MBA curriculum is to provide

students with the conceptual foundation and technical skills

necessary to make sound financial decisions in a changing

domestic and international business environment In particular,

the program aims to develop a thorough understanding of

global financial markets and instruments, business valuation

and shareholder value creation, implementation of financial

strategy through various forms of corporate restructuring,

risk management in a global context and the nature of risk

and reward in formulating long-term investment strategies

The curriculum emphasizes interaction with practitioners

in a number of innovative course offerings

Students with special quantitative skills may consider the

option of specializing in the Advanced Applied Corporate

Finance track Students who qualify and are selected for this

option will take a special set of courses, and are advised

to consult with Student Services about their course selection

The Finance and Business Economics area offers a tion in Finance and elective courses in Business Economics Students are encouraged to plan their program relatively early

concentra-in the course of their studies with the help of faculty members who are available to assist in this process

The MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) is a 55-credit-hour, full-time program that can be completed in one-year or can

be extended to up to two years The MSQF program prepares students to meet the global financial service industry’s need for graduates who have both a deep know-ledge of finance and a command of the latest quantitative techniques for financial problem-solving.

The MS in Global Finance is offered in two formats: time and full-time Initially launched in partnership with the Beijing International MBA (BiMBA) offered by Fordham in collaboration with Peking University, the MSGF part-time program offers several courses in compact, intensive, week-long formats in New York and Beijing The new full-time MSGF program offers all 10 courses in a one-year format in New York

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part-The following are some suggested specializations and course sequences

for students interested in specific career paths

1 Corporate Financial Management

Appropriate for students interested in corporate financing

decisions and financial analysis.

FN 7422 Corporate Finance

FN 7423 Mergers, Acquisitions and Leveraged Buyout

FN 74XX Special Topics: Investment Banking, Venture Capital,

Risk Management

2 Investment Management

Intended for students interested in the evaluation of securities

and non-financial assets, portfolio management and trading in

Students considering a career in investment management should be

aware of the importance of obtaining their Chartered Financial Analyst’s

(CFA) designation from the CFA Institute in Charlottesville, virginia The

CFA is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a series of examinations

on ethical, financial, economic, legal, fixed income and equity valuation

and portfolio management issues Details of the CFA program can be

obtained from the Finance faculty Graduate business courses included in

the investment management specialization cover many topics required

for the CFA tests

3 Management of Financial Institutions

Suggested for students interested in careers in banking.

FN 7410 Management of Financial Institutions

5 Real Estate Finance

Structured for those pursuing careers in real estate development, underwriting and institutional acquisitions.

FN 7472 Real Estate Financing Alternatives

Two other Finance courses or the equivalent in mini-courses.

6 Personal Financial Planning

Developed for those seeking careers with financial institutions offering financial planning services

Increasing complexity of the financial-planning field may require completion of a dual concentration in Accounting/Taxation and Finance (For courses in Accounting/Taxation, please see the Accounting section.) Some suggested courses include:

FN 7431 Options and Futures Markets

FN 7460 Portfolio Management

Students may also consider taking two free electives from either Finance and/or Accounting/Taxation or Special Topics offerings.

Students considering a career in personal financial planning should

be aware of the importance of obtaining their Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from the CFP Board in Denver, Colorado Details of the certification may be obtained directly from that institution For more information, visit www.cfp.net

Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits)

Breadth electives are advanced-level courses outside the concentration Students are limited to a maximum of two courses from a single area Two recommended electives for students concentrating in Finance are BE 7230 Macroeconomics and AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis Students may select electives from specified International Business courses, subject to area distribution requirements, to receive an Interna-tional Business designation on their official transcript (see page 10) With approval of an academic advisor, students may take graduate courses that relate to their professional objectives offered by other schools

of the University

free electiveS (two courses, six credits)

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ms in Global finance (msGf)

program director: ren raw chen, ph.d

The MS in Global Finance (MSGF) is a 30-credit program It is offered in

two different streams: part-time and full-time The part-time MSGF

program is in collaboration with reputable foreign universities and the

faculty is drawn from Fordham and its collaborating partner institutions

Part-time MSGF students spend three to six weeks in New York, and get

an opportunity to visit institutions such as Nasdaq, New York Fed, NYSE

and Bloomberg Senior executives from leading New York banks and

financial institutions participate in the program as guest speakers

The full-time MSGF program is a one-year cohort program starting in the

fall semester every year Students in the full-time program will finish 10

required courses in fall, spring and summer semesters For more

informa-tion, contact Ren-Raw Chen, Ph.D., Co-director, or An Yan, Ph.D.,

Co-director, MS in Global Finance Program

Please see page 34 for Global Finance course descriptions.

GF 7001 Global Financial Markets

GF 7002 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance

GF 7004 Global Equity Portfolio Management

GF 7005 Global Corporate Governance

GF 7006 Global Risk Management

GF 7007 Raising Capital and Investing in Global Financial Markets

ms in QUanTiTaTive finance (msQf)

The MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) is a full-time program that can

be completed in one year (beginning in early September and ending in early August) Nevertheless, students are strongly encouraged to extend the program beyond one year to give them more time to deepen their understanding of the concepts and expand their New York City financial community connections

Accounting, economics and finance refresher classes are offered during the summer term before the regular program begins for those students who need them

Some students will also shift their classes to their second fall and spring terms to give them more time to deepen their understanding of the concepts, while other students will take additional classes in their second fall and spring terms to satisfy additional prerequisite classes (such as the Introduction to C++ course), add breadth to their program, and/or receive

an additional certificate (such as the Certificate in Computational Finance) The Certificate in Computational Finance is a joint certificate with the Computer Science Department It requires two additional classes: (1) Data Mining and (2) Algorithms and Data Analysis These classes are offered by the Computer Science Department

Students most likely to benefit from the program will have an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics or an engineering field, or will otherwise be able to demonstrate proficiency in mathematics (Differential, Integral and Multivariate Calculus, as well as Linear Algebra) Prior training

in differential equations, economics, accounting, finance, probability, statistics, and computer programming are also desirable

cfa ProGram Partner

The MSQF is a CFA Program Partner It’s curriculum is recognized by the CFA Institute as closely tied to professional practice and well suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA exams

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mSqf tradinG floor

Students registered in the MSQF Program have access to a state-of-the-art,

28-seat trading floor that simulates the real-world professional’s working

environment in an educational setting With a Bloomberg terminal, live

data feeds and price quotations from global equities, fixed income, and

FX markets and wireless internet access, it is the optimal environment

for students to learn the application of sophisticated quantitative models

in finance

ProfeSSional oPPortunitieS after Graduation

Graduates of the MSQF Program will possess skills that reflect deep

knowledge in the following areas:

• Asset valuation

• Derivative instruments

• Econometric modeling

• Global capital markets

• Large-scale data management

Graduates will also be able to model and value complex securities, design

and implement creative portfolio management strategies, use the

most up-to-date risk management strategies, and perform a broad range

of financial engineering tasks Prospective employers include the major

investment banks, commercial banks, money managers, hedge funds and

other companies with a need for professionals with strong quantitative

skills and a deep knowledge of finance

For more information, including biographies of our faculty members,

visit www.fordham.edu/msqf, email msqf@fordham.edu, or write

Ariane Saney, Coordinator, MSQF Program, Fordham Graduate School

of Business Administration, 113 W 60th St., New York, NY 10023

Please see page 35 for Quantitative Finance course descriptions.

QF 8906 Probability and Statistics

QF 8952 Business Communication for Quants

QF 8915 Introduction to Stochastic Calculus

QF 8921 Financial Statement Analysis

QF 8943 Large-Scale Data Modeling

QF 8944 Credit Risk Management

QF 8952 Business Communication for Quants

QF 8953 Research Seminar I

QF 8954 Research Seminar 2

QF 8946 C++ for Finance

elective courSeS (Choose two)

QF 8932 Equity Portfolio Management

QF 8940 Advanced Derivative Pricing

QF 8941 Fixed-Income Portfolio Management

QF 8942 Finance Theory II

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business economics courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated

BE 6220 Managerial Economics (MBA PROGRAM PREREQUISITE)

Examines the microeconomic theory and concepts that strive to explain

economic decisions of businesses in the marketplace The dominant

issues addressed in this course are the factors of supply and demand

and the relationship of production costs, output and market structures to

pricing Designed to provide the economic foundation for

management decisions

Studies the forces and interactions that shape the national economic

environment These include levels of consumption and savings, tax policy,

government fiscal policy, monetary policy and interest rates, capital

investment and the business cycle Also addresses the impact of

interna-tional factors on the nainterna-tional economy The course establishes the

essential role of macroeconomics in corporate and investment planning

PREREQUISITE: BE 6220

BE 7240 Money, Credit and Interest Rates

Studies the role of money, credit and interest rates in the efficient

and ethical functioning of domestic and global financial markets This

building-block course assumes a background in macroeconomics and

finance, and it establishes a foundation for further study in all areas

of finance Topics include: flow of funds and interdependency within the

financial system; the Federal Reserve System and its role in money

creation; interest rates; the links between interest rates and the growth

of money; and the effects of inflation and term structure

PREREQUISITES: BE 7230, FN 6411

ALSO OFFERED AS FN 7441

BE 7243 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance

Explores current issues relevant to the global financial system, including

international commercial and investment banking and international

investments Emphasizes the underlying conditions and fundamental

trends in various sectors of international finance

PREREQUISITE: FN 6411

ALSO OFFERED AS FN 7458

BE 7244 Global Finance Surveys the structure of the international financial environment Topics studied are world trade and the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, the long- and short-term determinants of exchange rates and the major international financial institutions Explores how the international community adjusts to financial shocks and the role of the Eurocurrency markets A background in macroeconomics is recommended

as well as investment and trade opportunities, policies and regulations

PREREQUISITE: BE 6220

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY COURSE

BE 72XX Special Topics in Business Economics These courses are offered periodically to permit faculty and students

to explore a business economics topic of particular interest The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered

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finance courses

FN 6411 The Financial Environment (MBA REQUIRED COURSE)

Introduces the key concepts in finance and the environment in which they

are applied Students learn how to gauge the financial health of companies

and measure and understand financial return in relation to risk The course

also surveys the uses and characteristics of different financial instruments

and the function and operation of global financial markets

PREREQUISITES: AC 6111, BE 6220 AND DG 6810

FN 7410 Management of Financial Institutions

This applied finance course focuses on risk management at financial

institutions It emphasizes the development of data analysis, spreadsheet

and simulation skills as used in internationally active financial institutions

The course discusses duration, value at risk and basis risk and extends

the risk measurement and management tools to credit risk, with particular

attention to credit derivatives and the New Basel Capital Accord

PREREQUISITE: FN 7441.

FN 7415 Credit Management

This course focuses on the analytic approach (stemming from Basel II

capital accords) and will help students make wise credit decisions and

manage lending portfolios Topics include the latest lending techniques

based on cashflow, advanced forecasting methods (including simulation

and stochastic optimization), pricing, portfolio management, default

probability, valuation analysis risk rating and credit derivatives

Provides a conceptual framework that allows both corporate finance and

portfolio investment decisions to be viewed and understood in a unified

context of risk and return Examines concepts of valuation, risk and return,

diversification, asset pricing and efficient markets

PREREQUISITES: FN 6411, DG 6820

FN 7422 Corporate Finance

Studies corporate finance and its specific decisions Topics include

evaluating capital expenditure proposals, forecasting financing

require-ments and selecting sources of financing The course also discusses

working capital management, dividend policy and contingency planning,

and addresses the additional challenges of multinational firms

FN 7430 Investment Analysis Provides the foundation for choosing sound investment vehicles that meet investors’ objectives Identifies the wide variety of available investment instruments and examines their risks and benefits Studies philosophies and techniques of investing, such as fundamental analysis, technical analysis and uncovering market inefficiencies

FN 7431 Options and Futures Markets Examines the institutional aspects of options and futures markets and discusses the strategies of hedgers, arbitrageurs and speculators Provides an introductory analytical foundation for pricing futures and option contracts

FN 7433 Fixed-Income Analysis Introduces techniques for valuing fixed income securities and their derivatives Emphasizes pricing and risk-measurement for government, corporate and mortgage-backed instruments Analyzes embedded options using the binomial model Develops fixed-income trading and portfolio management techniques, including the use of repo, futures, options, swaps and credit derivatives Examines theory and empirical evidence on the term structure of interest rates, including the derivation of spot and implied forward yield curves

FN 7435 Pension Management Presents an integration of corporate finance and investment analysis techniques aimed at the financial management of corporate pension plans Provides an overview of the American retirement system and introduces actuarial techniques and pension accounting Topics include pension liabilities, decisions on how to fund retirement plans, the effects

of inflation on assets and benefits, investment strategy and evaluation and tax and legal issues

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FN 7441 Money, Credit and Interest Rates

Studies the role of money, credit and interest rates in the efficient and

ethical functioning of domestic and global financial markets This

building-block course assumes a background in macroeconomics and

finance, and it establishes a foundation for further study in all areas of

finance Topics include: flow of funds and interdependency within the

financial system; the Federal Reserve System and its role in money

creation; interest rates; the links between interest rates and the growth

of money; and the effects of inflation and term structure

PREREQUISITES: BE 7230, FN 6411

ALSO OFFERED AS BE 7240

FN 7442 Commercial Banking

Explores the evolution of commercial banking Examines the international

character of the money-center banks and the rise of the regional banks

Also studies asset and liability management, international bank

manage-ment, syndicated lending, project financing and lending policies in

developing countries

FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis

Examines investment strategies that encompass international financial

markets Studies international money markets, the foreign exchange

market, forward markets for commodities and financial instruments and

stock and bond markets Investment alternatives are analyzed under

fixed, floating and managed exchange-rate regimes

PREREQUISITES: FN 7421

Focuses on aspects of financial planning for corporations with international

operations Topics include: managing the firm’s foreign currency exposure;

financial control of foreign operations; international capital budgeting

analysis; managing multicurrency working capital; international cost of

capital and capital structure issues; foreign project evaluation techniques;

analysis of foreign subsidiary performance and foreign fund management

techniques Particular emphasis on foreign investment opportunities not

normally available to a domestic firm

FN 7455 Global Finance

Surveys the structure of the international financial environment Topics

studied are world trade and the balance of payments, foreign exchange

markets, the long- and short-term determinants of exchange rates and the

major international financial institutions Explores how the international

community adjusts to financial shocks and the role of the Eurocurrency

markets A background in macroeconomics is recommended

ALSO OFFERED AS BE 7243

FN 7460 Portfolio Management Examines portfolio objectives and links them to appropriate investment strategies Considers the asset-allocation decision, equity and fixed-income portfolio management, return enhancement/risk control techniques and performance evaluation Commercial-level portfolio optimization software

is applied to a range of institutional portfolio problems

FN 7496 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations Financial management techniques are adapted to the goals, regulations and accounting procedures of nonprofit organizations, such as schools, foundations, government agencies and hospitals Topics include fund accounting systems, budget preparation and administration, financial reporting, management control, public accountability and tax-exempt status

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY COURSE

FN 74XX Special Topics in Finance These courses are offered periodically to permit faculty and students to explore a finance topic of particular interest The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered Examples of Special Topics in Finance include Credit Derivatives, Equity Analysis, Financial Modeling, Fixed-Income Investment Management, INternational Treasury Risk Management, Technical Analysis, Investment Banking, Retirement Planning and venture Capital Financing

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finance mini-courses

Each mini-course carries 1.5 credits.

Mini-courses cover special topics and recent developments that do

not require a full three-credit course They are offered periodically on a

half-term (seven-week) basis

FN 8405 Deleveraged Finance

Discusses the use of debt in leveraged buyouts, recapitalization,

restructur-ing and refinancrestructur-ing, includrestructur-ing Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financrestructur-ing

Students develop practical insights by utilizing case studies from several

public highly leveraged firms; practical insights are critically reviewed

FN 8406 Financial Strategy

Examines a variety of corporate financial strategies, such as divestures,

spin-offs and equity carve-outs, as well as the valuation techniques

employed to develop and structure those transactions Case studies are

used to reinforce the concepts, and current market deals are analyzed to

enhance the learning experience

FN 8414 Modern Financial Analysis and Valuation Techniques

Teaches how the financial services industry applies valuation techniques in

actual deals Students learn to appreciate the context of the transaction

and the current market conditions, as well as the “art”and “science” of

valuation analytics

FN 8415 Financial Markets (Concepts, Methods and Trading in Action)

Provides a real-life, hands-on experience of financial market activity

and its impact on the broader economy Throughout the course, students

participate in a trading game to assess and manage real-world factors,

such as counterparty risk, liquidity, leverage, etc They also learn the

impact of various policy issues on the markets and thus the economy

(e.g., the impact of limiting foreclosures), some of the mathematics

behind the markets, and the broad spillover effects of various investor/

issuer decisions

FN 84XX Issues in Finance

Covers a variety of special topics courses that reflect the changing

financial environment The specific topics and prerequisites are announced

when the course is offered Note: Some of the 84XX Issues in Finance

courses are designated as Entrepreneurship courses Below is a partial

Global finance courses

Each course carries three (3) credits.

GF 6001 Principles of Modern FinanceProvides a conceptual framework that allows both corporate finance and portfolio investment decisions to be viewed and understood in a unified context of risk and return Examines concepts of valuation, risk and return, diversification, asset pricing and efficient markets

GF 6003 Managerial EconomicsExamines microeconomic theory and concepts that strive to explain economic decisions of businesses in the marketplace The dominant issues addressed are the factors of supply and demand and the relation-ship of production costs, output and market structures to pricing Designed to provide the economic foundation for management decisions

GF 6004 Financial Statement AnalysisProvides an understanding of financial statements and the information they communicate on the operating, investing and financing activities of corporations Focuses on the impact of financial accounting principles, disclosure standards and alternative accounting practices on financial reports Examines and evaluates traditional and non-traditional methods

of financial statement analysis

GF 6005 Financial ModelingDevelops (using Excel) the type of financial models that businesses use every day to analyze a wide range of financial problems and make decisions Covers modeling of financial statements and models in many other important practical areas, such as time value of money, project evaluation, bonds, investment management and derivatives Emphasizes

on using most powerful and useful tools in Excel, such as logical functions, PivotTables, Data Table, Scenario Manager, Goal Seek to solve problems that closely resemble real-life situations

GF 7001 Global Financial MarketsProvides a comprehensive overview of global financial markets, the functions and goals of key financial institutions and the role played by central banks and regulatory agencies Covers international money markets, international equity markets, the foreign exchange market, forward markets for commodities and financial instruments, bond markets and derivative markets

PREREQUISITES: GFGB 6001, GFGB 6003

GF 7002 Contemporary Issues in Global FinanceExplores current issues relevant to the global financial system, including international commercial and investment banking and international

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GF 7004 Global Equity Portfolio Management

Provides a comprehensive overview of equity portfolio management in

theory and practice Examines portfolio objectives and links them to

appropriate investment strategies It covers pricing of equities, the

asset-allocation decision, return enhancement/risk control techniques,

performance evaluation and recent changes in international fund

management Analyzes international investment strategy and the relative

merits of various approaches

GF 7005 Global Corporate Governance

Examines how modern publicly traded corporations are governed in the

global markets It discusses the roles of the board of directors, corporate

management, institutional investors, and other shareholders, and also

discusses the effects of the recent legislation and financial market

developments on corporate governance Provides international

compari-sons of corporate governance structures and issues arising in contests for

corporate control

PREREQUISITES: GFGB 6001, GFGB 6004, GFGB 6005

GF 7006 Global Risk Management

Covers market risk and volatility, calculation of vaR (value at Risk), Monte

Carlo Simulation, credit risk and use of credit derivatives, operational risk,

counterparty risk and other topics Discusses risk regulations, including

Basel II, recent developments in Basel III, and recent regulations on the

banking industry in the U.S

GF 7007 Raising Capital and Investing in Global Financial Markets

Provides a comprehensive overview of the going-public decision

Examines the strategies and process of corporate restructuring and

investing activities, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate

diversifica-tion, spin-offs, carve-outs, asset sell-offs, tracking stock, exchange offers,

and debt restructuring

* The courses listed are for the full-time MSGF program only The courses

for the part-time MSGF program are similar but with slight differences to

tailor to each partner school

Quantitative finance courses

Each course carries two (2) credits unless otherwise indicated.

QF 8901 Accounting I (three credits)

Provides a basic understanding of the preparation and analysis of corporate financial statements Introduces Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the standard-setting process Discusses current issues in the reporting process, such as the benefits and problems of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

QF 8902 Basics of Economics (three credits)

Covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics Microeconomics topics include theory of demand and the nature of profit and utility- maximizing market equilibrium that constitute the economic basis of finance theory and applications The macroeconomics segment defines the major components of the economy, outlines a simple model of long-run, real economic behavior with competitive, market-clearing prices, then establishes a companion model of short-run adjustments without flexible prices

QF 8903 Basics of Finance (three credits)

Provides a conceptual framework for decision-making processes in many diverse areas of finance Concepts including time value of money, stock and bond valuation, project and firm valuations, risk and return measures, portfolio management, basic CAPM and APT, diversification and hedging are reviewed Basic theoretical aspects of corporate finance, such as dividend policy and capital structure, are also introduced

QF 8905 Mathematics (1.5 credits)

Reviews the basics of mathematics in preparation for advanced courses in the MSQF program Topics include Special functions, Multivariate calculus, Optimization, Integration, Differential equations (ODEs and PDEs), and Linear algebra

QF 8906 Probability and Statistics (1.5 credits)

Reviews the basics of probability and statistics in preparation for advanced courses in the MSQF program Topics include special distribu-tions like binomial, poisson, normal, lognormal, gamma, beta, and fat-tailed distributions

QF 8911 Financial Modeling (VBA) Provides the foundation for developing skills in the quantitative analysis

of financial decisions, primarily using vBA Topics include business planning, forecasting, sensitivity and scenario analyses, risk and return measures, portfolio analysis, binominal option pricing and value-at-Risk (vAR) analysis Emphasizes practical skills to produce computer models that are useful for a variety of decision-making purposes

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QF 8913 Global Financial Markets

Examines the institutional details of different financial instruments

in diverse global market settings Explores domestic and international

equity markets, including ADRs, international debt markets (short-term,

long-term and Euro-markets) Also describes forward markets (FX rate),

futures markets (commodity and financial instruments), options

markets (Equity and FX rate) and swap markets (interest rate and

currency swaps)

QF 8914 Basics of Derivatives

Introduces deferred delivery (i.e., exchange-traded futures and OTC-

traded forward) markets and option markets The course (1) briefly

examines the institutional features of these markets; (2) discusses hedger,

arbitrageur and speculator strategies; (3) provides an analytical foundation

for the pricing of these contracts; (4) reviews some of the available

empirical evidence concerning these markets; (5) accesses data regarding

these markets; and (6) uses the data to perform small-scale suggestive

tests of the theories and strategies

QF 8915 Introduction to Stochastic Calculus

Focuses on the practical applications of stochastic differential equations

subject to appropriate boundary conditions, solving valuation problems,

and using measure-transformations as required in advanced financial

engineering practice to value assets within a risk-neutral framework Builds

a theoretical foundation for continuous-time models that are essential

for the pricing and hedging of financial derivatives

QF 8921 Financial Statement Analysis

Introduces the tools and framework necessary to effectively integrate

information in financial statements into a comprehensive assessment

of the firm Develops financial modeling skills, improves communi-

cation of financial analysis and identifies data issues in the analysis of

financial statements, along with possible solutions Provides an

understanding of the impact of alternative accounting methods on the

analysis of financial statements and relates this concept to the issue

of “accounting quality.”

QF 8923 Financial Econometrics I

Covers estimation of parametric and non-parametric techniques

commonly used in finance, applying high-frequency financial databases

Discusses properties of financial data, linear time-series data analysis,

basic theory of statistical inference with linear models, general linear

models, conditional Heteroskedasticity models, nonlinear models

and Bayesian inference and estimation

QF 8924 Equity-Style Derivatives

QF 8925 Simulation Applications Introduces state-of-the-art computational techniques essential for implementing financial models, pricing derivatives, obtaining numerical solutions to estimation problems and simulating stochastic systems in risk management Provides a conceptual framework for gaining experience on simulation design and implementation using MATLAB This course builds

a skill set that combines financial modeling, data analysis and computation

QF 8926 Finance TheoryIntroduces financial theory with a particular emphasis on portfolio choice and the fundamentals of asset pricing Focuses on both the partialequilibrium theory (CAPM), and the general equilibrium theory (Arrow-Debrew Pricing Theory) with brief introductions on the arbitrage-based theories Introduces the basics of asymmetric information and how the problems it imposes can be mitigated via security design It also emphasizes an understanding of the theories of Discrete-Time AssetPricing; studies the applications of the theory of stock options toreal options and complex corporate liabilities; and explores the basicfoundation of the GMM tests of asset-pricing theories

QF 8931 Fixed-Income Securities Introduces fixed-income securities, basic fixed-income concepts, the different sectors of the fixed-income market and basic bond mathematics Studies quantitative fixed-income analysis and its use in valuing bonds and quantifying risk-return characteristics Involves extensive training

in the mathematical formulation of bond valuation problems and in the use of the existing models and software to solve these problems

QF 8932 Equity Portfolio Management Introduces the basic concepts of equity portfolio management, including constructing optimal portfolios, evaluating portfolio performance, passive and active performance strategies and portfolio risk management Involves extensive training in portfolio optimization software

QF 8933 Financial Econometrics II Introduces modern econometric techniques with a special focus on financial applications It emphasizes the theoretical framework for making statistical inferences and modern financial applications using real data The course involves extensive use of commercial software packages as well as implements new financial econometric techniques using high-level programming languages, such as MATLAB

QF 8934 Interest Rate Derivatives Studies continuous time no-arbitrage models of yield curves and pricing

of fixed-income securities and derivatives In particular, treasury bonds

as well as more complicated instruments, such as options on bonds,

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QF 8935 Risk Management

Builds strong understanding of the risks of individual products and

methods of hedging and/or replicating those products Also examines

firm-wide risk issues from a financial perspective which requires

aggrega-tion of multiple posiaggrega-tions and consideraaggrega-tion of interrelaaggrega-tionships among

asset price fluctuations Regulatory and other non-market risk issues

are considered and simulation techniques for modeling risk are practiced

QF 8940 Advanced Derivative Pricing

The Finance Theory II course is a prerequisite for this course This course

covers advanced option pricing

QF 8941 Fixed-Income Portfolio Management

Introduces basic concepts and techniques of fixed-income portfolio

management, including designing portfolio strategies, measuring portfolio

performance, indexing, portfolio immunization techniques and hedging

risks Emphasizes the practical application of modern techniques to

optimize portfolio performance Involves extensive training in the use of

fixed-income portfolio management software

QF 8942 Finance Theory II

This course builds upon Financial Theory I (QF 8922) and examines

cross-sectional and time-series properties of asset returns Offers an

in-depth statistical review of several theoretical models of inter-temporal

asset pricing Microstructure effects on short-term asset returns as well

as test of returns predictability are covered

QF 8943 Large-Scale Data Modeling

Explores financial modeling topics using large data sets and various

econometric techniques applied in a variety of financial problems

Topics include modeling the yield curve in the U.S and other countries,

application of pattern recognition techniques in developing stock-rating

systems, factor models in portfolio construction and portfolio

perfor-mance evaluation Emphasis on project analysis using SAS to process

large

data sets and develop appropriate models for solving real problems in

equity and fixed-income research

QF 8944 Credit Risk Management

Introduces modern credit risk models with particular focus on credit

derivative instruments Focuses on derivative markets methods,

rather than accounting analyses of business risks Exposes students

to institutional practices and commonly used data Students will be

expected to thoroughly understand professional software output, along

with the risks and rewards of credit product strategies

QF 8945 Applied Global Macroeconomics Focuses on both the theory and the applications of macroeconomics particularly to financial markets in a global context Familiarizes the student with macroeconomic data and develops models that can be used

to interpret these data Illustrates different models via analyses of both historical economic data and the ongoing stream of current data Provides practical econometric training in the analysis of macroeconomic data Open-economy macroeconomics and finance and the analysis of how the Federal Reserve and other central banks conduct monetary policy are areas of special emphasis

QF 8946 C++ for Finance (3 credits)

This course uses C++ to solve Finance problems Students who have not taken C++ must take the spring Introduction to C++ course offered by the Computer Science Department as a prerequisite to taking this course in their second fall term

QF 8951 Internship, Research Project or Elective Credits (six credits)

INTERNSHIP: Gives students the opportunity to apply the financial theory and quantitative skills they have learned in the classroom and to get hands-on experience solving real-world financial problems in a business setting Most internship students complete the project at a major financial institution The summer project can be a paid or unpaid internship at a financial firm either arranged by the faculty or by the student him/herself The internships are competitive

RESEARCH PROJECT: Gives students the opportunity to apply the financial theory and quantitative skills they have learned in the classroom in an academic research project with an MSQF faculty member

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES: Instead of doing an internship or a research project, a student can take 6 credits of additional electives from the MBA program or the Certificate in Computational Finance

QF 8952 Business Communication for Quants (3 credits)

Covers the basics of professional speaking and writing Develops oral and written presentation skills essential for successful careers

QF 8953 Research Seminar I (3 credits)

This fall course features a series of lecturers from the finance industry who discuss research projects that their companies are working on

QF 8954 Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)

This spring course features a series of lecturers from the finance industry who discuss research projects that their companies are working on

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informaTion sysTems

area chair: evangelos katsamakas, associate professor

The Master of Business Administration in Information

Systems Program consists of 69 credits Rapid advances in

information and communication technologies over the last

quarter-century have had a dramatic effect on business and

the economy Due to the combination of technological

advancement and globalization, we have seen the emergence

of new types of markets, new ways of organizing business

processes, new ways of reducing risk, new thinking on how to

compete in the marketplace and new work environments We

have also seen the dramatic rise in popularity of such

Internet-based applications as electronic commerce, social networking,

mobile computing and digital goods and services All of these

phenomena have led to the collection of huge amounts of

information—commonly referred to as “Big Data”—which

can then be used to inform business decision making using

the ever expanding power of Business Analytics.

The Information Systems curriculum addresses the role of

Information Technology (IT) in creating business value

Students in this program will learn to recognize new business

opportunities created by IT; will learn to address the strategic, tactical and operational issues associated with deploying and employing IT successfully in business; and will become familiar with key IT applications and the underlying technology that supports them Students will emerge from the program equipped with the knowledge and skills for selecting the appropriate technologies for specific business applications, leading implementation projects and managing IT operations Given the many business implications of IT, the curriculum is designed to afford individual students flexibility to focus on those aspects of IT of greatest personal interest and value.

A major new component of the Information Systems lum addresses the concepts and skills associated with “Big Data” and Business Analytics (for instance, data mining and data warehousing)

curricu-Students concentrating in areas other than Information Systems—such as Marketing, Finance and Management—will also find courses that complement their studies in those fields

mba in informaTion sysTems

(Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820)

concentration (five courses, 15 credits)

Students can organize their course work along one of three recommended tracks:

1 Enabling Technologies

2 Information Technology Management

3 E-Business All students concentrating in Information Systems must take two required courses plus a minimum of three elective courses appropriate for their track Those wishing to customize their programs require approval of their advisor and the area chair

required courSeS

All students are required to take the following two courses:

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elective courSeS

Three or more courses should be chosen as a cluster to support a specific

track within the Information Systems area Current offerings allow for the

following tracks:

1 Enabling Technologies

The Enabling Technologies track addresses the needs of students who

plan careers in IT working as business analysts, systems implementers,

consultants, or in other positions requiring a mix of solid business skills

and technology analysis/implementation skills

Suggested Electives

IS 7973 Database Management

One or more related courses:

IS 7975 Business Analytics for Managers

IS 7976 Data Mining for Business

IS 7977 Text Analytics

IS 7978 Web Analytics

IS 7985 Data Warehousing

2 Information Technology Management

The Management of Information Systems track addresses the needs

of students who plan careers in developing IT strategy and managing

information systems projects As such, this track emphasizes foundation

and technical skills as well as management, strategic planning and

execution skills so companies can realize the anticipated benefits from

technology investments

IS 7945 Business Design through Information Technology

IS 7975 Business Analytics for Managers

IS 7988 Business Performance and Risk Management and Analytics

MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology

MG 76XX Special Topics in Systems Management

(Supply Chain Management)

3 E-Business

This track addresses the needs of students who plan careers in designing

and implementing e-Business solutions, including customer-facing

technologies and integrated supply chain management

IS 7924 Mobile Commerce and Applications

IS 7945 Business Design through Information Technology

IS 7975 Business Analytics for Managers

IS 7978 Web Analytics

IS 79XX Special Topics in Information Systems (CRM Systems)

Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits)

Breadth electives are advanced-level courses outside the concentration.Students are limited to a maximum of two courses from a single area Students may select electives from specified International Business courses, subject to area distribution requirements, to receive an Interna-tional Business designation on their official transcripts (see page 10) With approval of an academic advisor, students may take graduate courses that relate to their professional objectives offered by other schools of the University

free electiveS (two courses, six credits)

These credits enable students to take advanced-level courses of their choice in their concentration, elective areas or both, subject only to individual course prerequisites They are not subject to the breadth elective distribution requirement or concentration requirements Students should consider using free elective credits to take additional courses from the Information Systems area and breadth elective credits from other areas to augment the cluster of courses within the Information Systems track Thus, students specializing in the Management of Information Systems track should consider taking the Technology and Innovation Management course from the Management Systems area Students specializing in the E-Business track should consider taking the Supply Chain Management course from the Management area and the New Media course from the Communication and Media Management area

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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