CFA ® Program 1 A CFA Based Curriculum At the Master’s Level Master of Financial Economics Ohio University- Pickerington Information Session

Master’s of Financial Economics Objectives The Goal of the Master of Financial Economics (MFE) Program is to Train Students for the Financial Sector. The Program Contents are Based on the CFA Curriculum. No other designation within the investment management profession carries as much prestige as the CFA charter. The MFE is not a Prep Program, Rather it is a Degree Program. Although the Course Content is Based on the CFA Curriculum, the Topics Are Taught at the Graduate Level.

CFA ® Program 3 Benefits of the CFA Program Respect and Credibility Achieving the CFA designation places an individual in a reputable company. It carries with it the respect and credibility that will benefit the professional at every career stage. Most common occupations of CFA charterholders CEO/Principal Investment Counselor Chief Investment Officer Investment Firm Manager Equity Analyst Portfolio Manager Fixed Income Analyst Portfolio Strategist Investment Banker Sales/Marketing Professional

CFA ® Program 4 Benefits of the CFA Program Diverse Career Opportunities Mutual Funds / Investment Companies26% Brokerage / Investment Banks18% Investment Management Counselors12% Commercial Banks / Trust Companies15% Consulting Firms7% Insurance Companies5% Other17%

CFA ® Program 5 Benefits of the CFA Program Opportunity – Top 22 Employers UBS Citigroup JP Morgan Chase & Co Merrill Lynch RBC Bank of America Credit Suisse HSBC Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs Deutsche Bank TD Bank Financial Group Wachovia CIBC Barclays BMO Financial Group Allianz AG FMR Corporation PricewaterhouseCoopers Mellon Financial ABN AMRO Bank

CFA ® Program 6 The CFA Course of Study CFA Body of Knowledge ™ Ethical and Professional Standards Quantitative Methods Economics Financial Reporting and Analysis Corporate Finance Equity Investments Fixed Income Derivatives Alternative Investments Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Investment Tools Asset Classes and Valuation

Master’s of Financial Economics Difference from an MBA Unlike an MBA program, which is very broad and covers many different general areas, this program is highly focused. It is designed for those who want to pursue careers as bond analysts, equity analysts, investment portfolio managers, etc. While a traditional MBA is designed to help managers to run a business, the MFE emphasizes the interaction between financial markets and economic environment; students in this program learn how to apply current conditions in broad-based economic markets to specific financial markets.

Master’s of Financial Economics The MFE Curriculum 1. Managerial and Financial Accounting 2. Financial Statements 3. Quantitative Analysis for Financial Markets 4. Managerial Economics 5. Macroeconomics and Business Fluctuations 6. Statistics and Econometrics: Theory and Application (SAS and E-Views) 7. International Trade and Financial Markets 8. Financial Derivatives 9. Financial Management I 10. Financial Management II 11. Seminar in Investment 12. Money and Capital Markets 13. Master’s Paper

Master’s of Financial Economics Staffing and Schedule All Classes are Staffed by OU Faculty from the Main Campus. Pickerington Classes Meet on Saturdays Only: Morning Session: 9:00 – 12:25 Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:25

Master’s of Financial Economics Program Duration It Takes Seven Quarters to Finish the Program. Each Quarter Lasts for 11 Weeks, Followed by a Break. Students Take Two Courses Each Quarter for Six Consecutive Quarters. The Seventh Quarter is designed for Writing a Master’s Paper.

Master’s of Financial Economics Admission Requirements Since the Application Pool is Diverse, Students from All Disciplines are Admitted, Provided They have: Undergraduate Degree GPA of at Least 3.0 Strong Letters of Recommendation (optional) GMAT/GRE Score.

Master’s of Financial Economics Cost and Deadline Cost for cohort is $2,393 per Course. It Includes the Instruction Fee, the General Fee, and Books, Computer software, the WSJ, The Economist, Meals, etc. This Cost is Fixed for 18 Months. Deadline: December 1.