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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
Elective
Team Project
Preparatory
Workshops
Leadership Skills
Securities Markets
Elective
Financial Modeling
with Excel
Economics
Advanced Corporate
Finance
Elective
Financial
Derivatives
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
CFA = Most highlysought designation in
the profession
– 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)
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
Alumni Network
Student Involvement
Focus on Leadership Development
The Ohio State University
Fisher Campus
Ohio Stadium
University Hall
RPAC
The Union
Main Library
Student Involvement
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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
Leslie Wexner
CEO Limited Brands
Fisher alumnus
Clayton Daley, Jr, Vice
Chairman
Chris Connor, Chairman,
CEO
Jesse Tyson,
Global Aviation Director
Procter & Gamble
Sherwin-Williams
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
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Online application
Application processing fee
Official GMAT scores
Official transcripts
• Two copies from each
college attended other
than OSU
Application Requirements II
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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!
Keep in Contact!
• Twitter
@Fisher_SMF
• Facebook
Facebook.com/FisherSMF
• Blog
fisher.osu.edu/blogs/smf-admissions
• Caroline Chao
[email protected]