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Specialized Masters – Finance (SMF)

Webinar

January 11, 2011

Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree?

• Advanced training in the principles and practice of today’s finance

• Training in software tools that enhance your analytical skills

• Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager programs

Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree?

• Practical learning opportunities through project collaborations with financial firms

• World-renowned faculty – Finance Department ranked among top

15 in the nation

• World-class career preparation through Fisher’s experienced Office of Career Management

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum

• One-year, 48-credit hour program [12 full classes]– 24 credit hours [7 classes]

of core courses – 24 credit hours [5

classes] of electives

• Program begins in early September with pre-term training, followed by three quarters

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum II

• You have the option to pursue a specialization track

• Practice your skills through Team Project and Student Investment Management (SIM) program

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum Outline

Pre-Term Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter

Orientation Quantitative Analysis

Valuation Analysis

Team Project

Elective

Preparatory Workshops

Leadership Skills Securities Markets Elective

Financial Modeling with Excel

Economics Advanced Corporate Finance

Financial Derivatives

Elective

Financial Management

Financial Management

Elective Elective

SMF Specialization Tracks

Financial Analysis & Valuation

Investment Management

Risk Management Real Estate

Advanced Corporate Finance

Derivatives Derivatives Real Estate Finance

Financial Institutions Fixed Income Securities Risk Management Seminar in Real Estate

International Finance The Stock Market Enterprise Risk Management

Real Estate Development

Entrepreneurial Finance

Trading Markets and Exchange

Corporate Insurance and Risk Management

Private Equity Legal Environment for Business

Legal Environment for Business

Corporate Financial Reporting

Software Training

• What students will learn:– Financial Modeling with Excel– Monte Carlo Simulation

Analysis with Crystal Ball– Use Capital IQ Firm Valuation

project– Trading skills through Rotman

Trading Client– Portfolio Management training

through Morningstar Encorr– Utilize Bloomberg

Team Project Workshop

• Partner with financial firms to solicit projects

• Students are assigned to projects in teams

• Work closely with client to offer consulting services and address client’s needs

• Make a presentation to client on location

CFA Preparation• Chartered Financial Analyst

(CFA) Program

– Three levels (exams) Take Level I at end of program

– Requirement for a career in investment management

– SMF Program will become Program Partner of CFA Institute (70% of Body of Knowledge of all three levels of CFA)

CFA = Most highly-sought designation in the profession

FRM Preparation

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Program

– Highly-sought designation in risk management area

– Two exams Take first exam at end of program

SMF program will prepare you for FRM

exam

SIM Program• Students practice security

analysis and portfolio management skills

• Analyze sectors and individual stocks

• Make recommendations for portfolio allocation

• Networking opportunities through contacts with financial community

Soft Skills and Networking Opportunities

• Customized course in Leadership/Teamwork and Communication skills

• Presentations in Valuation, Team Project Workshop and other courses

• Applied Finance Seminar– Presentations by finance

professionals– Networking meetings

Why Fisher?

Large OSU Campus, Small Fisher Community

Focus on Leadership DevelopmentStudent Involvement

Alumni Network

The Ohio State University

Fisher Campus

University Hall

RPAC

The Union

Main Library

Ohio Stadium

Student Involvement• Chinese Business Professional Organization• Entrepreneurship Club• Fisher Investors• Fisher Real Estate Society• Fisher Professional Services• Fisher Serves • Fisher 5K• Graduate Women in Business• Indian Business Club• International Business Club• Partners Club• Professional Development and Communications Club• Professional Students Golf Association• Many more!

Fisher Alumni are Leaders

• 62,000 Fisher College of Business worldwide alumni

• 430,000 Ohio State alumni

• Positions currently held by notable alumni include Dean’s Advisory Council Members:

Holly Koeppel, Executive Vice President/CFO

AEP

Clayton Daley, Jr, Vice Chairman

Procter & Gamble

Chris Connor, Chairman, CEO

Sherwin-Williams

Leslie Wexner CEO Limited Brands

Fisher alumnus

Jesse Tyson, Global Aviation Director

Exxon Mobil

Columbus, Ohio: Surprise! 8th best place to live (Money

Magazine) 15th largest city in the U.S. 3rd fastest growing metropolitan

area in Midwest (Columbus Chamber)

Cost of living that is 14% below the national average

50% of U.S. population live within 550 miles of Columbus

Young – 31 median age Midwest is home to 60% of

Fortune 500 Companies. Franklin County top in nation for

attracting employers

Application Requirements I

• Online application • Application processing fee• Official GMAT scores• Official transcripts

• Two copies from each college attended other than OSU

Application Requirements II

• Resume• Be sure to include extra-curricular/leadership

experience• Essays

• Think about them as one way interviews• Three references

• Can be done online or on paper

Application Deadlines

• Final SMF Application Deadline for the 2011 class will be…

March 11, 2011!

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