Academics

Fisher’s Specialized Master in Finance curriculum will give you the analytical and soft skills you need to have a successful professional career in today’s global financial markets. Your finance courses are designed with an applied orientation yet are based on the principles of the theory and practice of modern finance. Your faculty, composed of world-renowned academics and experienced practitioners, will expose you to the latest developments in the research and practice of finance through a wide range of electives.

Fisher Specialized Master in Finance Curriculum Overview

Core classes appear in bold

Pre-Term	Fall Semester		Spring Semester
	First Half	Second Half	First Half	Second Half
Orientation	Economics I	Leadership/ Teamwork	Team Project	Economics II
Preparatory Workshops	Data Analysis I	Data Analysis II	Elective	Elective
Software Training	Turbo Finance	Corporate I	Elective	Elective
Turbo Finance	Turbo Finance	Investments I	Elective	Elective
	Financial Modeling or Financial Institutions	Derivatives I	Elective	Elective

The Specialized Master in Finance program comprises 30 semester-hours of coursework.

Core

Required coursework will give you in-depth training in financial and quantitative analytical skills, develop your teamwork and communication skills and introduce you to principles of ethical and professional conduct. You will also have practical learning opportunities through software training and a project collaboration with industry professionals.

Electives

Our curriculum’s flexibility allows you to decide if you want to pursue a specialization track. You will also be encouraged to pursue a professional designation, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Through our Applied Finance Seminar, you will be exposed to the practice of finance and have professional networking opportunities.

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Fisher Specialized Master in Finance Curriculum Overview