Study Plan

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Overview of curriculum

The MIF curriculum is designed to provide students with strong understanding of the fundamentals of financial theory and practice. You are given flexibility to customize yourcoursework to meet career and personal goals. Two tracks are provided a thesis track and non-thesis track.

 

Number of classes

Number of credits

  Pre-courses (non-credit)

3

-

  Core courses

10

28

  Independent Study

2

6

  Electives

4

8

  Total

19

42
 

Pre-courses: Getting you up to speed in class

The purpose of our pre-course sessions is to provide students with no prior background a refresher course in mathematics, statistics, accounting, and economics. Depending on your undergraduate degree and work experience, the academic advisor will determine what courses you are required to take or be exempted.

Core courses: What every finance professional should know.

There are a total of 10 core classes accounting for 28 credits. The objective of core classes is to provide you with a solid conceptual and practical foundation in financial accounting, micro and macroeconomics, corporate finance, investments, and research methods.

Elective courses: Tailoring your learning experience to a specific area

Electives titled selected and special topics in finance may vary providing flexibility for faculty to introduce new issues of current interest in finance. Topics have also varied to suit student area focus such as topics in fintech, digital assets, corporate governance, or active investment management.

Non-thesis track

The non-thesis track prepares you for a variety of jobs in finance. Students are required to complete an independent study and a comprehensive exam before graduation.
List of possible careers:
Research Analyst, Fund Manager, Treasury Officer, Credit Officer, Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer

The first year

 

The first year

1st semester (9 credits) August-December

Credits

   MF610 Accounting for Financial Decision Making

3

   MF621 Financial Markets and Institutions

3

   MF641 Corporate Financial Management

3

 

2nd semester (9 credits) January-May

Credits

   MF640 Investments Theory and Asset Management

3

   MF642 Finance for International Business

3

   MF643 Financial Econometrics

3

 

Summer (6 credits) June-July

Credits

   MF630 Research Methods for Financial Economists

3

   MF650 Derivatives

3
 

The second year

 

The second year

4th semester (9 credits) August-December

Credits

   MF644 Equity Analysis

2

   MF645 Fixed Income Analysis

2

   MF791 Independent Study I

3

   Elective (Select 1 subject)

2

 

5th semester (9 credits) January-May

Credits

   MF792 Independent Study II

3

   Elective (Select 3 subjects)

6