Specializations - Finance, Corporate Finance/Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
The corporate finance and investment banking specialization equips students with a rigorous framework to analyze and execute critical financial decisions that drive firm value. Through comprehensive coursework, students gain expertise in evaluating investment opportunities, optimizing capital structure, and determining payout policies.
Curriculum
The curriculum fosters an analytical mindset using quantitative models and financial theory. Case studies and projects provide hands-on practice in investment analysis, valuation, deal structuring, and strategic corporate finance advisory. Graduates are prepared for roles in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, consulting, and financial leadership across industries.
It is recommended that at least 12 elective credits with the FINA course designation be completed for a finance specialization. The following courses are recommended for a Corporate Finance & Investment Banking specialization:
7 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6111 | Financing over a Firm’s Life Cycle | 1 |
| FINA 6114 | Private & Public Equity Financing Course equivalent to FINA 6112 and FINA 6113 | 2 |
| FINA 6211 | Cash Flows & Project Selection | 1 |
| FINA 6212 | Working Capital Management | 1 |
| FINA 6213 | Financial Capital Structure | 1 |
| FINA 6214 | Business Valuation | 1 |
And at least 5 credits from:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6121 | Debt Markets, Interest Rates, and Hedging | 2 |
| FINA 6222 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 |
| FINA 6322 | Introductory Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6323 | Advanced Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6325 | Behavioral Finance | 2 |
| FINA 6511 | Options for Corporate Finance | 1 |
| FINA 6611 | Finance for Multinationals | 1 |
Additionally, we recommend students pursuing a finance specialization consider incorporating interdisciplinary courses to obtain a well-rounded business foundation. The following courses are suggested as complementary to a finance specialization:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6102 | Financial Statement Analysis | 2 |
| ENTR 6023 | Financing Business Ventures | 2 |
| ENTR 6037 | Corporate Venturing | 2 |
| MGMT 6004 | Negotiation Strategies | 2 |
| MGMT 6085 | Corporate Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6075 | Pricing Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6088 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
It is recommended that at least 12 elective credits with the FINA course designation be completed for a finance specialization. The following courses are recommended for a Corporate Finance & Investment Banking specialization:
7 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6111 | Financing over a Firm’s Life Cycle | 1 |
| FINA 6114 | Private & Public Equity Financing Course equivalent to FINA 6112 and FINA 6113 | 2 |
| FINA 6211 | Cash Flows & Project Selection | 1 |
| FINA 6212 | Working Capital Management | 1 |
| FINA 6213 | Financial Capital Structure | 1 |
| FINA 6214 | Business Valuation | 1 |
And at least 5 credits from:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6121 | Debt Markets, Interest Rates, and Hedging | 2 |
| FINA 6222 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 |
| FINA 6322 | Introductory Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6323 | Advanced Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6325 | Behavioral Finance | 2 |
| FINA 6511 | Options for Corporate Finance | 1 |
| FINA 6611 | Finance for Multinationals | 1 |
Additionally, we recommend students pursuing a finance specialization consider incorporating interdisciplinary courses to obtain a well-rounded business foundation. The following courses are suggested as complementary to a finance specialization:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6102 | Financial Statement Analysis | 2 |
| ENTR 6023 | Financing Business Ventures | 2 |
| ENTR 6037 | Corporate Venturing | 2 |
| MGMT 6004 | Negotiation Strategies | 2 |
| MGMT 6085 | Corporate Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6075 | Pricing Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6088 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
Please note: not all courses listed above are offered every semester. Verify each semester’s course offerings in the MyU Class Search tool.