A thorough education in finance

The recent credit crunch underscores the critical importance of the financial sector in shaping both markets and current events. A Master of Finance is a stellar credential that suggests a high degree of financial knowledge and skills. Expertise in this area gives our Master of Finance graduates a unique and competitive edge in the job market. Hult’s finance program gives students in-depth understanding of corporate finance, investment management, and capital markets.

Master of Finance Curriculum
Courses:	Ethics and Practice Quantitative Methods Financial Instruments Corporate Finance Capital Markets Analysis and Valuation Action Learning Project Investment Management Electives

Sample Electives

Applied International Derivatives
Professor John Edmunds
DBA, Harvard University

Derivatives have revolutionized the practice of finance. Corporate financial managers and portfolio managers use derivatives daily to obtain important business advantages. Former methods of controlling risk are now obsolete. As derivatives are now used everywhere in the world, every person who works in finance must have a firm understanding of them.

Global Strategic Valuation
Professor Joel Litman
MBA, Northwestern University

Through a comprehensive Strategic Valuation project divided into a series of interrelated modules, the course surveys and applies an extensive array of valuation techniques and methodologies in a live case setting. Traditional and advanced performance and valuation techniques are examined in detail, along with the difficult “soft side” of valuation decisions, such as behavioral finance.

Return Driven Strategy
Professor Joel Litman
MBA, Northwestern University

The course focuses on practical business strategy planning and analysis with a very strong connection to cash flow returns and valuation. The course is applicable to corporate managers, private firms, entrepreneurs, and investment analysts wanting to shore up their fundamental analysis capabilities. Topics of this course include how strategy, execution, performance, and valuation are interlinked.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Professor Viktoria Dalko
PhD, University of Pennsylvania

This course focuses on the design, analysis, and implementation of financial strategies aimed at repositioning and revitalizing companies faced with major competitive or environmental challenges and opportunities. We aim to integrate knowledge from strategy, accounting,inance, and management in the area of M&A. Emphasis will be given to the contemporary expectations and requirements of good governance, based on the roles corporations play in the society. The course is case-based.

Islamic Finance
Professor Farhoud Kafi
ABD, Boston University

For centuries, modern financial institutions have revolved and operated on the basis of interest. In contrast, Islamic finance and banking institutions are devoid of interest. The biggest challenge facing the Islamic financial institutions lies in harmonizing financial activities to abide by the Shariah Law, which calls for no-interest financial activities. Our main focus here will be on the principles and precepts of Islamic finance. We will explore its weaknesses and provide a framework for comparative analysis of the two systems.

Study finance in the world’s key economies

An international perspective is crucial to understanding today’s business and finance issues. Hult’s Master of Finance offers an extraordinary opportunity to study and immerse yourself in the world’s key economies.

Enhance your Employability

A thorough education in finance

Our Master of Finance has been designed in consultation with top banking and finance professionals to provide first-class training for students who wish to gain more detailed knowledge of the finance sector. The program’s core courses lay a solid foundation for a career in finance, with a range of electives covering the main areas of applied finance, as well as an Action Learning Project which brings theory to life. Program topics will include finance analysis, company valuations, investment management, portfolio analysis, investment strategy, finance instruments, and capital markets.

Preparation for the CFA

Hult’s Master of Finance covers all of the areas required for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and II qualifications. Therefore, students who perform well during the program will not only be knowledgeable about finance, but also should be adequately prepared f or the CFA exam. Students preparing for the CFA may need to choose particular electives to cover the full Levels I & II curriculum.

Career opportunities for Master of Finance graduates

This program opens up opportunities in a wide range of areas including: investment, banking, trading, investment management, hedge funds, security analysis, institutional sales, security brokerage, capital markets, risk management, finance function for companies or non-profits, accountancy firms, regulatory bodies, and investor relations.

Global campus network

Hult offers an unparalleled network of campus locations—Boston, San Francisco, Dubai, London, and Shanghai. This unique global network reflects the rising centers of international business. Each campus is exceptionally well located, boasting the most modern amenities.