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Prerequisites
Successful candidates for the MFE Program will have a strong background in C omputer programming High-level math and statistics Finance studies Language skills Statistical and econometric applications (Sas, Gauss, RATS, SPlus, or Garch) Mathematical tools (MatLab, Mathematica, or MathC ad) Before the program you are applying to is scheduled to begin, you should: Have takenor have a plan in place to takethe prerequisite courses listed below for a grade of "B" or higher Plan to take all of the pre-program courses in addition to the prerequisites to reinforce your understanding of the basic concepts Please note that you do not necessarily need to complete all of the coursework prior to submitting your application, but you do need to have a clear plan in place to complete the coursework between the time of application and the time the program begins. For students who have not taken a math course in more than 5 years, we do recommend some type of refresher course in order to excel in the program.
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Training in Finance Requirement: Sufficient training to undertake graduate study in the chosen field. Area: Finance Suggestion: 2 courses OR equivalent work experience Examples: 131. C orporate Finance and Financial Analysis. This course will cover the principles and practice of business finance. It will focus on project evaluation, capital structure, and corporate governance. Firms' policies toward debt, equity, and dividends are explored. The incentives and conflicts facing managers and owners are also discussed. 132. Money and C apital Markets. Organization, behavior, and management of financial institutions. Markets for financial assets and the structure of yields, influence of Federal Reserve System and monetary policy on financial assets and institutions. 133. Investments. Sources of and demand for investment capital, operations of security markets, determination of investment policy, and procedures for analysis of securities. 100A, 101A. Microeconomics. Resource allocation and price determination with an emphasis on microeconomic principles. 100B, 101B. Macroeconomics. A study of the factors/theories which determine national income, employment, and price levels, with attention to the effects of monetary and fiscal policy. [Back to top] Language Skills
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