Cohort Curriculum
MSF students in the Carroll School’s cohort, or accelerated, program can complete the program in one full year of study following the curriculum below. Please also reference the Cohort Curriculum prerequisite coursework.
| FALL | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MF801 | Investments | 3 |
| MF807 |
Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MF820 | Management of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| MF852 |
Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| SPRING | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MF881 | Corporate Finance Theory | 3 |
| Two of the following three: | ||
| MF803 | Portfolio Theory | |
| MF860 | Derivatives & Risk Management | |
| MF880 | Fixed Income Analysis | 6 |
| Elective |
Any 600 or 800-level CSOM course | 3 |
| SUMMER | COURSE | CREDITS |
| MF808 | Financial Policy | 3 |
| Elective |
Any 600 or 800-level CSOM course | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 30 | |
As notated above, all MSF students must complete 2 electives. These electives can be any 600 or 800-level course offered in the Graduate School of Management. For course descriptions and schedules, see Courses & Schedules.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT
The Carroll School is committed to instilling a strong sense of community service in its students. In an effort to align this commitment with the program, all MSF students must complete 10 hours of service to others through meaningful work as volunteers.