Master of Science in Business Administration Financial Risk Management FRM

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1 Master of Science in Business Administration Financial Risk Management O N L I N E F O R T C O L L I N S FRM

2 Financial Risk Management The fields of finance and risk management offer outstanding career potential. The Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Risk Management at the Colorado State University College of Business is a rigorous program. It provides a rare combination of the principles, processes, and practices of analytical finance and risk management that prepares students for a successful career in a highly specialized and competitive industry. AREAS OF STUDY Debt securities analysis Enterprise valuation Financial engineering Statistics Financial modeling International finance Quantitative methods in finance Risk management theory and application Derivative securities Our small class sizes enhance learning through individual attention.

3 Gary B. Halley Financial Data Lab with Bloomberg terminals Program Highlights Quality Instruction. CSU s accomplished faculty have high-level industry experience and hold relevant professional designations such as CFA charterholder and FRM certified. Relevance. This highly quantitative program is applied and practical, providing hands-on experience closely aligned with professional practice. Uniqueness. The MSBA-FRM combines analytical rigor with practical and relevant applications including access to CSU s world class finance lab. Convenience. Offered on campus and online, this 32-credit program may be completed in two full-time semesters or four part-time semesters. Small Class Size. Students benefit from individual attention from faculty and online section coordinators, as well as interaction with other motivated and engaged students. Financial Aid. Highly qualified, on-campus students may be eligible for a graduate assistantship. Accreditation. Colorado State University s College of Business is accredited internationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

4 Admission Criteria Prerequisites: Calculus I, Statistics I, and Principles of Finance or equivalent. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An acceptable score on the GMAT/GRE and the TOEFL or IELTS for international students. ARE YOU READY? The MSBA Financial Risk Management program accepts applications for Fall admission. Contact us for more information about how you can get started. Our FRM program is applied and practical.

5 With This Degree, Our Graduates Have... Pursued additional professional designations such as CFA charterholder, FRM certified, or PRM certified. Pursued advanced degrees in Finance and Statistics at other high-quality institutions Obtained positions such as: Complex Securities Senior Associate with Ernst & Young Risk and Assurance Consultant with Ernst & Young Advisory Associate with PwC Credit Analyst with Goldman Sachs Risk Analyst with Koch Industries Risk Analyst with Mountainview Risk Advisors Commodities Trader with Rowan Financial Capital The FRM program gives students the skills to obtain a wide range of jobs in different industries. JEFF ZYGO Our universal classroom allows students to study from anywhere in the world.

6 I feel I learned a remarkable amount in a short time. The professors were very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful in teaching us difficult subjects. RYAN CORDSEN STUDY ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE The FRM program is offered either on campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, or online using the most current digital and online technologies. This delivery brings students around the world a program that is known for its rigor, flexibility, and convenience without a residency requirement. ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES Streaming video brings the full classroom dynamic to online students within hours of the actual campus lecture. Synchronous technology gives online students the ability to participate in classroom discussions from remote locations. For Additional Information Contact a graduate advisor on how to begin the application process. (970) FRMadvisor@business.colostate.edu