Graduate Programs at University of Delaware

Below is the update on graduate programs in Finance field at University of Delaware that I think it's still a good course to take though the US just encountered the subprime crisis adversely affecting this field to some extent. I retrieved the information from the university.

Graduate Programs Related to Finance

MBA Program

At the graduate level, the MBA degree offers its students an option to concentrate in Finance. A concentration in Finance is desirable for individuals seeking a career in corporate finance, portfolio management, investment banking, consumer banking, international finance, and/or financial consulting.

To concentrate in Finance through the MBA, one is required to take four finance classes beyond the core course in managerial finance, FINC 850.
FINC 851 - Corporate Financial Analysis (an emphasis on financial policy)
FINC 852 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (an emphasis on portfolio strategy)FINC 853 - International Finance (an emphasis on currency influences in investments and corporate finance)
FINC 854 - Special Topics in Finance
FINC 855 - Financial Institutions and Markets (an emphasis on fixed income markets)
FINC 856 - Financial Engineering & Risk Management (an emphasis on futures and options)FINC 858 - Corporate Governance (an emphasis on seminar discussion of the relationships between managers and owners)
FINC 859 - Seminar in Finance (an emphasis on a project of strong interest to you)
FINC 867 - This course number designates an 'experimental course,' meaning a course that is a new idea. The name and nature of such courses changes over time. Currently, under this number:

For Fall 2007, we have: Small Firm Finance & Banking, which explores similarities and differences between large and small companies, the challenges facing management with emphasis on financing. Topics include organization forms, business life cycle, risks and issues of entrepreneurship, sources of funding working capital and generational concerns. Course utilizes lectures, case studies and group interaction. Prerequisite: FINC 850. 3 credits. We also have for fall: Private Equity & Venture Financing, which investigates the legal, accounting, and financial issues surrounding the establishment and funding of a new or existing business using private equity. Emphasis is placed on equity transactions and private placements. Prerequisite: ACCT 800 or equivalent. 3 credits. This course is cross-listed with ACCT 867.

For Spring 2008, we have a Ph.D. elective: Workshop in Financial Economics. This is appropriate for Economics Ph.D and M.S. students, and perhaps others, with appropriate preparation. Contact the Department for more information.Click here to view the corresponding syllabi for these courses.MBA students also need to take 6 credits of other MBA electives not offered by the Finance Department. The electives should be selected to enhance the student's understanding of other topics related to their career objective.Visit the MBA Program site to find out more about MBA admissions, financial aid, student fellowships, and the Corporate Associates Program. To find out about MBA placement, contact Mr. Robert Barker, Graduate and Executive Programs Office, at 302-831-8912.Ph. D. ProgramPh.D. in Economics with a Financial Economics concentration is offered through the Economics department. For detailed information on the Ph.D. program, contact that department at (302) 831-2565.Why a Lerner MBA?Your future! Being equipped to handle the opportunities and threats of today's dynamic business environment has never been more important. New products, new markets, off-shore resourcing, mergers, and new technologies all create uncertainty and opportunity. An MBA helps position you to take advantage of the opportunities and protects you from the threats. A Master of Business Administration provides you with a broad view of the functional areas of business.Diverse CurriculumIn addition to this broad view of business, the Lerner MBA provides students with the opportunity to explore areas of interest in greater detail. Electives allow students to explore disciplines within the College as well as graduate-level fields of study at other Colleges within the University of Delaware. From Finance to Urban Affairs & Public Policy, Marketing to Chemical Engineering, Museum Studies to Sport Management, the University of Delaware offers maximum flexibility while providing outstanding exposure to key business disciplines.Expert FacultyOur faculty are experts in their respective disciplines. More than 90% of our MBA curriculum is taught by tenured and tenure-track faculty. Unlike teaching practitioners who have a fine grasp of the topics from a single perspective, our faculty are recognized experts in their fields. They research a wide variety of industries and organizations in order to form a comprehensive view of the subject matter. Our faculty are truly leaders in their fields.Two LocationsThe Lerner MBA is offered at two convenient locations: Newark and Wilmington. All courses are offered at Alfred Lerner and Purnell Hall on our Newark Campus. All core and required courses as well as some popular electives are offered at Arsht Hall on our Wilmington campus, located on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the Tower Hill School. In addition to these convenient locations in the heart of the Corporate Capital of the country, we have on-line options and accelerated programs. Our winter session and two summer sessions allow you to complete the degree part-time in as little as 24 months and full-time in as little as 16 months. Opportunities to study abroad give students a chance to visit other countries, cultures and companies while earning course credit.่่ื่่ื