College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

The finance major focuses on money management, investments, and financial systems. Students develop skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, risk management, and corporate finance. Graduates are prepared for careers in financial services, banking, investment management, corporate finance, and consultancy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of finance and financial markets.
• Develop skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management.
• Learn asset valuation techniques, portfolio management, and investment decision-making.
• Explore principles of corporate finance, financial institutions, and international finance.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and market trends.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial management skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Finance
   • Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in finance.
   • Basics of financial markets, institutions, and instruments.
2. Financial Analysis
   • Principles of financial analysis, including financial statements, ratios, and performance metrics.
   • Techniques for analyzing and interpreting financial data.
3. Investment Strategies
   • Principles of investment strategies, including portfolio theory, asset allocation, and risk-return trade-offs.
   • Techniques for developing and implementing effective investment strategies.
4. Risk Management
   • Principles of risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks.
   • Techniques for managing and hedging risks in financial markets.
5. Corporate Finance
   • Principles of corporate finance, including capital budgeting, financing decisions, and dividend policy.
   • Techniques for making optimal financial decisions for companies.
6. Financial Institutions and Markets
   • Principles of financial institutions and markets, including banking, insurance, and securities markets.
   • Techniques for understanding and navigating financial institutions and markets.
7. International Finance
   • Principles of international finance, including exchange rates, international investments, and global financial markets.
   • Techniques for managing financial operations in a global context.
8. Practical Training
   • Real experiences in financial environments, including internships in financial services companies, banks, or investment firms.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical finance scenarios.
9. Graduation Project in Finance
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, or risk management.
   • Presentation of a polished financial project, investment plan, or research proposal.

Evaluation Methods:

• Financial analysis reports, investment strategy projects, risk management plans, corporate finance projects, studies of financial institutions and markets, international finance projects, and internship/applied training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Finance" by various authors.
• "Financial Analysis" by various authors.
• "Investment Strategies" by various authors.
• "Risk Management" by various authors.
• "Corporate Finance" by various authors.
• "Financial Institutions and Markets" by various authors.
• "International Finance" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of economics and mathematics with an interest in financial markets and management.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including courses, internships, and graduation projects. For advanced practice, a master's degree in finance can be pursued, usually taking an additional one to two years.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain a degree in finance and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those offered by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Target Audience:

Aspiring financial analysts, investment managers, risk managers, corporate financiers, bankers, and consultants seeking careers in financial services, banking, investment management, corporate finance, and consulting. This major equips students with the analytical, strategic, and financial management skills necessary to excel in the field of finance, supporting careers in various financial roles and industries.