Directed readings and individual research in the areas of finance. The major course requirement involves the preparation of an honours research paper under the supervision of one or more faculty in the particular area of specialization. The resulting honours paper is normally presented at a department seminar.
GRADUATE COURSESDepartment of Finance & Management Science, College of Graduate Studies & Research
Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the current issues of interest in research in the modern theory of corporate finance. It provides students with a theoretical background in areas such as security issuance, capital raising and corporate governance. Presentation and discussion of articles from academic journals are used as tools to enhance student learning. Commonly used empirical research methodologies are also introduced.
Examines the main theoretical and empirical themes of investments. Beginning with the classic efficient markets research from the 1960s, we progress through important new developments from the past two decades. The theoretical material is from a textbook specifically intended for finance M.Sc. students. Articles from leading academic journals present the empirical research. Extensive student discussion is used throughout the semester.
Presents a critical look at current financial models and gives the student experience in the systematic analysis of financial data. Characteristics of financial data will be explored using tests for stationarity, co-integration and GARCH analysis as well as other techniques. Students are exposed to a suite of analytical tools that allow rigorous assessment of the characteristics of the financial data and models.
A forum in which faculty members, visiting professors and M.Sc. students will present research papers. All students that are undertaking the M.Sc. program are required to attend and present at least one paper during their program