Description
This course Core Support Courses The two support courses aim to: • Increase the MS candidates’ awareness of the main theories in the disciplines of Finance and Financial Risk Management; • Equip the MS candidates with the latest statistical and financial econometric techniques; and • Provide the relevant training in finance research design, thus allowing them to write robust research proposals and conduct research at the forefront of the discipline. These courses are: FRM 665 Quantitative Methods for Finance FRM 680 Finance Research Methods Thesis Major Core Courses 3 cr. 3 cr. The final phase of the MS program consists of writing a structured Master’s research thesis in the areas of finance, financial risk management, operational risk management, or allied disciplines (financial economics, econometrics, internal controls, etc.) based on an approved research proposal. The Graduate Division provides rules governing the procedures and the management of the MS Thesis. FRM 690 MS Thesis 6 cr. focuses on options and futures, derivatives, and/or risk management at an advanced level. It presents a detailed but flexible coverage of options, futures, forwards, swaps, and risk management, as well as a solid introduction to pricing, trading, and strategy. It additionally offers an outstanding blend of institution material, theory, and practical applications.