2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management

CIP Code

27.0305

W. KEENER HUGHEN , PhD

Program Director, Associate Finance Professor

Phone: 203-365-4159

Fax: 203-371-7869

E-mail: hughenw@sacredheart.edu

The Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management (MSFIM) program at the Welch College of Business is designed for students who have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics or a related field. Our program caters to students in many different situations, including but not limited to:

  • Practitioners seeking to enhance analytical and technical skills in investment management;
  • Recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in the finance and investment industry;
  • Candidates interested in pursuing the CFA designation;
  • Those seeking a solid preparation before pursuing a DBA/PhD in Finance

Full-time Sacred Heart University faculty members teach in the master’s program, bringing a wealth of expertise to the classroom. The breadth of their specialties, together with their commitment to excellence in teaching and making a difference in individual students’ lives, enriches the program and the options available to students. Our faculty prepare students for careers in asset management, credit and market risk management, treasury operations, portfolio management, research and technical analysis, and corporate risk compliance, and are the same individuals who advise and consult with the major global players in the fields of investment banking, risk management, and central banking. Their research is published in some of the leading academic and practitioner research outlets in the world. Students in the Welch College of Business have direct access to these scholar professionals as expert lecturers and mentors.

Admission Requirements

  • Final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A strong academic record is required with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) normally required.
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test results or the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) scores are required for all MSFIM applicants. A minimum GMAT score of 570 is required, but candidates with an outstanding academic record or work experience may be considered with GMAT scores of 500 and above.
  • TOEFL or IELTS score. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results are required from all applicants who completed their previous degrees in a country where English is not the official and spoken language. The TOEFL requirement is 80 and the IELTS requirement is 6.5.

Finance and Investment Management Course Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (9 credits)

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in all prerequisite courses. Students not having prior preparation will be required to satisfy these requirements by taking courses within the WCOB prior to commencing the MSFIM.

MFIM 600Calculus & Linear Algebra

3

MFIM 601Probability & Statistics

3

MFIM 602Financial Management

3

Foundational Core Courses (27 credits)

MFIM 636Quantitative Finance I

3

MFIM 638Financial Analysis & Firm Valuation

3

MFIM 640Investment Management

3

MFIM 642Advanced Derivatives & Risk Management

3

MFIM 644Fixed Income Securities & Markets

3

MFIM 645Portfolio Management

3

MFIM 646Advanced Investment Management

3

MFIM 647Financial Regulations & Compliance

3

Elective Courses (6 credits) and an Internship (0 Credits)

MFIM 641Quantitative Finance II

3

MFIM 648Valuation Models & Practices

3

MFIM 649Global Financial Markets & Institutions

3

MFIM 650Numerical Methods in Finance

3

MFIM 700AInternship

3

or

MFIM 700BProblem-Based Learning Lab

3

MFIM 703Seminar/Special Topics in Finance & Investment Analysis

3

MFIM 704CFA TUTORIAL

3

Program Total: 33–42 credits