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Specialized Masters – Finance (SMF) Webinar January 11, 2011

Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree? Advanced training in the principles and practice of today’s finance Training in software tools that enhance your analytical skills Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager programs

Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree? Practical learning opportunities through project collaborations with financial firms World-renowned faculty –Finance Department ranked among top 15 in the nation World-class career preparation through Fisher’s experienced Office of Career Management

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum One-year, 48-credit hour program [12 full classes] –24 credit hours [7 classes] of core courses – 24 credit hours [5 classes] of electives Program begins in early September with pre-term training, followed by three quarters

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum II You have the option to pursue a specialization track Practice your skills through Team Project and Student Investment Management (SIM) program

Fisher’s SMF Curriculum Outline Pre-TermAutumn QuarterWinter QuarterSpring Quarter OrientationQuantitative Analysis Valuation Analysis Team Project Elective Preparatory Workshops Leadership SkillsSecurities MarketsElective Financial Modeling with Excel EconomicsAdvanced Corporate Finance Financial Derivatives Elective Financial Management Elective

SMF Specialization Tracks

Software Training What students will learn: –Financial Modeling with Excel –Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis with Crystal Ball –Use Capital IQ Firm Valuation project –Trading skills through Rotman Trading Client –Portfolio Management training through Morningstar Encorr –Utilize Bloomberg

Team Project Workshop Partner with financial firms to solicit projects Students are assigned to projects in teams Work closely with client to offer consulting services and address client’s needs Make a presentation to client on location

CFA Preparation Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program –Three levels (exams)  Take Level I at end of program –Requirement for a career in investment management –SMF Program will become Program Partner of CFA Institute (70% of Body of Knowledge of all three levels of CFA) CFA = Most highly- sought designation in the profession

FRM Preparation Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Program –Highly-sought designation in risk management area –Two exams  Take first exam at end of program SMF program will prepare you for FRM exam

SIM Program Students practice security analysis and portfolio management skills Analyze sectors and individual stocks Make recommendations for portfolio allocation Networking opportunities through contacts with financial community

Soft Skills and Networking Opportunities Customized course in Leadership/Teamwork and Communication skills Presentations in Valuation, Team Project Workshop and other courses Applied Finance Seminar –Presentations by finance professionals –Networking meetings

Why Fisher? Large OSU Campus, Small Fisher Community Focus on Leadership Development Student Involvement Alumni Network

The Ohio State University Fisher Campus University Hall RPAC The Union Main Library Ohio Stadium

Student Involvement Chinese Business Professional Organization Entrepreneurship Club Fisher Investors Fisher Real Estate Society Fisher Professional Services Fisher Serves Fisher 5K Graduate Women in Business Indian Business Club International Business Club Partners Club Professional Development and Communications Club Professional Students Golf Association Many more!

Fisher Alumni are Leaders 62,000 Fisher College of Business worldwide alumni 430,000 Ohio State alumni Positions currently held by notable alumni include Dean’s Advisory Council Members: Holly Koeppel, Executive Vice President/CFO AEP Clayton Daley, Jr, Vice Chairman Procter & Gamble Chris Connor, Chairman, CEO Sherwin-Williams Leslie Wexner CEO Limited Brands Fisher alumnus Jesse Tyson, Global Aviation Director Exxon Mobil

Columbus, Ohio: Surprise!  8 th best place to live (Money Magazine)  15 th largest city in the U.S.  3 rd fastest growing metropolitan area in Midwest (Columbus Chamber)  Cost of living that is 14% below the national average  50% of U.S. population live within 550 miles of Columbus  Young – 31 median age  Midwest is home to 60% of Fortune 500 Companies.  Franklin County top in nation for attracting employers

Application Requirements I Online application Application processing fee Official GMAT scores Official transcripts Two copies from each college attended other than OSU

Application Requirements II Resume Be sure to include extra-curricular/leadership experience Essays Think about them as one way interviews Three references Can be done online or on paper

Application Deadlines Final SMF Application Deadline for the 2011 class will be… March 11, 2011!

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