Thank you for your attendance! We will be beginning the program shortly. Please stay tuned and make...
-
date post
15-Jan-2016 -
Category
Documents
-
view
220 -
download
0
Transcript of Thank you for your attendance! We will be beginning the program shortly. Please stay tuned and make...
Thank you for your attendance!
We will be beginning the program shortly. Please stay tuned and make sure your
speakers are working properly.
Specialized Masters – Finance (SMF)
Webinar
January 11, 2011
Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree?
• Advanced training in the principles and practice of today’s finance
• Training in software tools that enhance your analytical skills
• Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager programs
Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree?
• Practical learning opportunities through project collaborations with financial firms
• World-renowned faculty – Finance Department ranked among top
15 in the nation
• World-class career preparation through Fisher’s experienced Office of Career Management
Fisher’s SMF Curriculum
• One-year, 48-credit hour program [12 full classes]– 24 credit hours [7 classes]
of core courses – 24 credit hours [5
classes] of electives
• Program begins in early September with pre-term training, followed by three quarters
Fisher’s SMF Curriculum II
• You have the option to pursue a specialization track
• Practice your skills through Team Project and Student Investment Management (SIM) program
Fisher’s SMF Curriculum Outline
Pre-Term Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
Orientation Quantitative Analysis
Valuation Analysis
Team Project
Elective
Preparatory Workshops
Leadership Skills Securities Markets Elective
Financial Modeling with Excel
Economics Advanced Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives
Elective
Financial Management
Financial Management
Elective Elective
SMF Specialization Tracks
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Investment Management
Risk Management Real Estate
Advanced Corporate Finance
Derivatives Derivatives Real Estate Finance
Financial Institutions Fixed Income Securities Risk Management Seminar in Real Estate
International Finance The Stock Market Enterprise Risk Management
Real Estate Development
Entrepreneurial Finance
Trading Markets and Exchange
Corporate Insurance and Risk Management
Private Equity Legal Environment for Business
Legal Environment for Business
Corporate Financial Reporting
Software Training
• What students will learn:– Financial Modeling with Excel– Monte Carlo Simulation
Analysis with Crystal Ball– Use Capital IQ Firm Valuation
project– Trading skills through Rotman
Trading Client– Portfolio Management training
through Morningstar Encorr– Utilize Bloomberg
Team Project Workshop
• Partner with financial firms to solicit projects
• Students are assigned to projects in teams
• Work closely with client to offer consulting services and address client’s needs
• Make a presentation to client on location
CFA Preparation• Chartered Financial Analyst
(CFA) Program
– Three levels (exams) Take Level I at end of program
– Requirement for a career in investment management
– SMF Program will become Program Partner of CFA Institute (70% of Body of Knowledge of all three levels of CFA)
CFA = Most highly-sought designation in the profession
FRM Preparation
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Program
– Highly-sought designation in risk management area
– Two exams Take first exam at end of program
SMF program will prepare you for FRM
exam
SIM Program• Students practice security
analysis and portfolio management skills
• Analyze sectors and individual stocks
• Make recommendations for portfolio allocation
• Networking opportunities through contacts with financial community
Soft Skills and Networking Opportunities
• Customized course in Leadership/Teamwork and Communication skills
• Presentations in Valuation, Team Project Workshop and other courses
• Applied Finance Seminar– Presentations by finance
professionals– Networking meetings
Why Fisher?
Large OSU Campus, Small Fisher Community
Focus on Leadership DevelopmentStudent Involvement
Alumni Network
The Ohio State University
Fisher Campus
University Hall
RPAC
The Union
Main Library
Ohio Stadium
Student Involvement• Chinese Business Professional Organization• Entrepreneurship Club• Fisher Investors• Fisher Real Estate Society• Fisher Professional Services• Fisher Serves • Fisher 5K• Graduate Women in Business• Indian Business Club• International Business Club• Partners Club• Professional Development and Communications Club• Professional Students Golf Association• Many more!
Fisher Alumni are Leaders
• 62,000 Fisher College of Business worldwide alumni
• 430,000 Ohio State alumni
• Positions currently held by notable alumni include Dean’s Advisory Council Members:
Holly Koeppel, Executive Vice President/CFO
AEP
Clayton Daley, Jr, Vice Chairman
Procter & Gamble
Chris Connor, Chairman, CEO
Sherwin-Williams
Leslie Wexner CEO Limited Brands
Fisher alumnus
Jesse Tyson, Global Aviation Director
Exxon Mobil
Columbus, Ohio: Surprise! 8th best place to live (Money
Magazine) 15th largest city in the U.S. 3rd fastest growing metropolitan
area in Midwest (Columbus Chamber)
Cost of living that is 14% below the national average
50% of U.S. population live within 550 miles of Columbus
Young – 31 median age Midwest is home to 60% of
Fortune 500 Companies. Franklin County top in nation for
attracting employers
Application Requirements I
• Online application • Application processing fee• Official GMAT scores• Official transcripts
• Two copies from each college attended other than OSU
Application Requirements II
• Resume• Be sure to include extra-curricular/leadership
experience• Essays
• Think about them as one way interviews• Three references
• Can be done online or on paper
Application Deadlines
• Final SMF Application Deadline for the 2011 class will be…
March 11, 2011!
• Twitter@Fisher_SMF
• FacebookFacebook.com/FisherSMF
• Blogfisher.osu.edu/blogs/smf-admissions
• Caroline [email protected]
Keep in Contact!