The right time to start thinking about a graduate program in business is right now! And, the right place to pursue that graduate degree is right here, at The Tobin College of Business. Our new one year M.S. programs below will be starting on our Manhattan campus for the fall 2010 term. Explore the possibilities we have to offer.
MS in Enterprise Risk Management
The M.S. Program in Enterprise Risk Management recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of business activity and integrates the fields of finance, insurance, accounting and management in order to prepare our students for careers in the increasingly important field of risk management. The program reinforces the need for risk to be managed at the strategic and operational levels of the organization, with well-prepared managers who can guide an integrated risk management process. The public expectation for executive oversight of enterprise-wide risks has risen, and companies across multiple industries are seeking graduates with the ability to provide the necessary skills, providing a range of career options.
With the introduction of this program, The Tobin College of Business continues to build on its reputation as a local, national and international leader in Risk Management education. Our unique relationships, through our School of Risk Management, provide us with collaborative links to industry and professional groups in enterprise risk management, as well as affording specialized academic expertise.
This one year, 33-credit program is offered on a full-time basis at our campus in
Manhattan. Cohorts are admitted to the fall term only.
Course Requirements for MS in Enterprise Risk Management
Tools and Overview (6 credits)
ERM/RMI 500 Risk Foundations (if needed; no credit)
ERM/RMI 601 Management of Risk
ERM/RMI 602 Risk Research Tools
Operational Risks/Business Hazard Exposures (15 credits)
ERM/RMI 613 Business Hazards and Management
ERM/MGT 628 Operations Management
ERM/MGT 700 Seminar in Business Policy Formation
ERM/ACC 641 Accounting Information: ContemporaryIssues
ERM/ACC 642 Accounting Information: Risk Assessmentand Controls
Financial Risk (9 credits)
ERM/FIN 633 Corporate Financial Management
ERM/FIN 628 Market Risk Measurement and Management
ERM/FIN 629 Credit Risk Measurement and Management
Synthesis/Strategic Risks (3 credits)
ERM/RMI 705 Enterprise Risk Policy
Here are answers to questions about the ERM program.
MS in Investment Management
The Master of Science degree in Investment Management is designed to provide students with the expertise to make effective financial analysis and investment decisions. Its content is relevant to students just learning skills for investment management, to investment management professionals needing a higher degree to advance their careers or wanting to improve their skills in preparation for certification, and also to professionals outside the
investment management industry to gain knowledge and skills for financial analysis and tackling investment problems.
The curriculum of the M.S. in Investment Management covers most of the body of knowledge that students will need to become Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs), including ethical and professional standards, economic theory and applications, financial statement analysis, corporate finance, analysis of equity, debt, alternative investments and derivatives, and portfolio management. It is intended to provide rigorous academic and applied content.
With anticipated growth in financial services, competition for jobs is expected to be keen in the higher-paying occupations, and a strong academic background is absolutely essential. The M.S. in Investment Management program is narrowly focused to provide preparation in this field.
Focusing on aspects of economics, financial reporting, finance, securities, and derivatives relevant to modern investment analysis, it brings together theories, practices, strategies, and methodologies designed to reflect the current state of the field of investment management and analysis. The body of knowledge to be mastered includes:
· Ethical and professional standards
· Economic theory and applications
· Financial statement analysis
· Corporate finance
· Analysis of equity, debt, and alternative investments
· Analysis of derivatives
· Portfolio management
The 30-credit M.S. in Investment Management is offered at our Manhattan campus location.
Course Requirements for MS in Investment Management
FIN 625 Ethics & Professionalism for Finance
DS 609 Advanced Managerial Statistics
ECO 631 Monetary and Fiscal Policies
ACC 600 Financial Statement Analysis I
ACC 601 Financial Statement Analysis II
FIN 633 Corporate Financial Management
FIN 634 Investment Analysis
FIN 638 Fixed-Income Analytics
FIN 668 Financial Derivatives
FIN 664 Advanced Investment Analysis
For more information about these programs, contact an admissions representative at TobinGradManh@stjohns.edu.