Capital markets are expanding at a furious rate the world over, as are the number and complexity of investment instruments and analysis tools available to today's financial manager. Like the School of Management as a whole, the program emphasizes global concerns of financial managers.
Courses explore the nature of capital markets as they relate to organizational goals.
Analytical tools and ethical practice are emphasized in courses in micro- and macrofinance. The program offers frequent contact with industry movers and shakers, such as CEOs and partners in major securities and investment banking firms, as well as leaders of the nation's major exchanges. The Ballentine Center for the Study of Securities Markets brings real-time market feeds into the School. Trading simulations feature live links to brokerage houses. He is confident of the relevance of this degree program for financial managers and analysts the world over.