MS in Finance Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning Goals Learning Objectives Where to Measure
1.1 Students will demonstrate an improved understanding of the concepts Measurement 1: Course BU.111.111 Assignment:
and techniques needed for effective financial performance. Measurement 2: Course BU.111.111 Assignment:
Utilize qualitative and quantitative skills
to make effective financial decisions 1.2 Students will apply quantitative and/or qualitative methods to analyze
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and formulate financial decisions for for-profit and non-profit
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organizations.
Embrace and function in diverse business 2.1 Students will demonstrate an appreciation for multiple perspectives Measurement 1: Course BU.111.111 Assignment:
contexts and experiences and the ability to work effectively in teams. Measurement 2: Course BU.111.111 Assignment:
Measurement 1: 131.601 Leadership Ethics Seminar,
3.1 Students will demonstrate self awareness and an understanding of
Moral Compass Essay
Anchor value creation in human values what it means to be a conscientious leader and to build accountable,
Measurement 2: 131.601 Leadership Ethics Seminar,
ethical business cultures.
Case Brief
Measurement 1: 120.601 Business Communication,
4.1 Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication assignment #
skills. (Tom will fill this out)
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Communicate effectively and strategically
Measurement 1: 120.601 Business Communication,
4.2 Students will apply effective communication skills strategically to assignment #
organizational issues. (Tom will fill this out)
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Core Courses and Capstone Course
Skills, Tools & Methods Core Courses Business Core Courses Capstone Course
120.601 Business Communication (Tom Crain)
231.620 Finance and Capital Markets (Federico)
131.601 Leadership Ethics Seminar (Lindsay) 235. 790 Finance Capstone:
230.620 Financial Modeling (Ken)
210.620 Accounting & Financial Reporting (Xian) Advanced Topics
232.720 Fixed Income (Federico)
510.601 Statistical Analysis (Bonnie)
• 231.710 Financial Institutions (Xian)
220.610 The Firm & The Macro-economy (Isaac, Eileen)
• 232.701 Investments (Federico)
220.620 Economics for Decision Making (Mario)
• 232.710 Derivatives (Celso)
Standard syllabi: http://carey.jhu.edu/standard_syllabi/