Finance Specialization

Financial expertise is fundamental to effective business leadership, and this specialization prepares managers to make sophisticated financial decisions in complex market environments. This program combines traditional financial analysis with emerging trends including fintech, sustainable finance, and alternative investments. Students will develop expertise in managerial finance, capital markets, valuation techniques, and cutting-edge financial innovations, enabling them to lead financial strategy and drive organizational growth.

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Finance Specialization

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Managerial Finance

All businesses need to take risks, but managerial finance experts do so without risking it all. This course focuses on present value analysis, capital markets and budgeting, and corporate capital structure. You’ll learn to assess company value, understand debt vs. equity financing, and forecast financial performance while gaining skills in budget management and decision-making that allow you to drive value creation in every aspect of the corporate world.

Capital Markets and Investing

Investing involves risk—but this course teaches you how to manage that risk and make the right decisions to build and protect your wealth. What portfolio decisions are safer? How can companies thrive by balancing debt and equity? How can options mitigate risk? By the end, you'll have the financial acumen to make informed investment decisions, optimize portfolio performance, and master strategies for risk management, capital allocation, and sustainable financial growth.

Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation

Financial statements are a gold mine for valuing companies accurately, influencing investment decisions, and driving success. This course covers financial statement analysis, financial ratios, risk assessment, pro forma statements, and advanced valuation techniques like DCF and comparable company analysis. Students will learn to interpret and utilize these tools to make informed investment decisions and effectively communicate financial insights.

Frontiers of Finance

Finance isn’t a static field, and understanding disruptors like blockchain and cryptocurrency allows you to capitalize on opportunities that are revolutionizing financial operations. Students will describe and evaluate blockchain, analyze cryptocurrencies, and assess decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. By course end, students will be ready to explore blockchain and crypto career opportunities and lead discussions on these cutting-edge technologies.

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Our Partnerships Team works closely with you to create a customized program that integrates your existing courses. A potential Project Management major could look like:

Example courses from your institution

Corporate Finance
Investment Analysis
Financial Markets and Institutions
International Finance
Derivative Securities
Portfolio Management

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Managerial Finance

Capital Markets and Investing

Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation

Student Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Make strategic financial decisions by applying advanced capital budgeting, investment analysis, and risk management techniques.
Evaluate and implement optimal capital structure and financing strategies that maximize firm value while managing financial risk.
Analyze and interpret financial statements to assess company performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
Navigate capital markets and evaluate investment opportunities using modern portfolio theory and valuation methodologies.
Assess and integrate emerging financial technologies and innovations into organizational financial strategy.
Communicate financial analysis and recommendations effectively to boards, investors, and diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Financial Analysis
Capital Budgeting and Investment Evaluation
Capital Markets and Investment Strategy
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Risk Management and Financial Planning
Emerging Financial Technologies

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Finance Specialization

Finance Specialization