Undergraduate Concentrations USC Marshall School of Business Finance and Business Economics Department July 06, 2006 Finance and Business Economics (FBE) Department Hoffman Hall (213)

Finance & Business Economics: Prepare to: pursue an interesting career, make $, love your job…what more could you want? FBE offers a range of upper-level elective courses preparing Marshall undergraduates for a variety of careers. The FBE Department offers the following 8 concentrations: –Business Economics –Corporate Finance –Financial Analysis & Valuation (new) –General Financial Management –Investments & Financial Markets –Real Estate Finance –Real Estate & Construction Management –Real Estate Development “If something's worth doing… …it's worth doing for money.” Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street RESULT: preparation for a career in finance, banking, economics, strategic planning, real estate or law.

1) Business Economics Makes sense in this economy. A growing number of leading consulting firms & companies are looking to hire graduates with business economics education & training. –Flexible, allows for a wide selection of both Business Economics & Corporate Finance electives. –Preparation for a wide range of opportunities. Endless Career Opportunities - Consulting - Research Alternative to traditional Finance - Analytical - Challenging RESULT: preparation for a career in management or litigative consulting, government or industry research, and preparation for law or advanced business degrees.

1) Business Economics Makes sense in this economy. Career Opportunities - Consulting - Research Course Topics: - Applied Economics - Financial Analysis & Valuation -Policy Analysis -Law Career Ambition: - Management consulting - Litigation & Economic consulting - Strategy Consulting & Valuation Analysis - Professional/Analytical Role within Government - Advanced Study in Law, Business, Economics Sample Firms Hiring: Boutique Consulting - Bain & Co. - Cornerstone Research Big 4 Consulting: - E&Y, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG

2) Corporate Finance You mean business. You want a focused corporate finance concentration and the opportunity to work for a major corporation, consulting firm or investment bank. –No required courses – you choose 4 “electives” –Flexible, allows for a wide selection of focused Corporate Finance electives –Preparation for a wide range of opportunities. –Types of jobs: Project analysis, financial planning and treasury functions, strategic planning, investment banking. One of our most popular Concentrations - Flexible - Challenging - Quantitative - Analytical Prepares you for various positions in consulting and corporate finance. RESULT: You know you like corporate finance and you want focused preparation.

2) Corporate Finance You mean business. Career Opportunities: - Corporation - Consulting - Investment bank Course Topics: - Applied Finance - Portfolio Management - Financial Analysis & Valuation - Corporate Governance - Accounting & Law Career Ambition: -Financial Advisory -Consulting -Corporate Treasury or Financial Analyst Sample Firms Hiring: - Commercial & Investment Banking, Consulting - Wall Street Firms Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, CSFB, UBS, CIBC, Jefferies & Co., Merrill Lynch, BofA Securities, Deutsche Bank, Prudential; Roth Capital, Harvey & Co., RSMEquico, Wedbush Morgan Securities, Houlihan, Lokey Howard & Zukin, Blackstone Group - Publicly & Private Companies Boeing, Ratheon, Mattel, Disney, Sony, Fox Countrywide, Kaiser Permanente, P&G

3) Financial Analysis & Valuation You want rigorous preparation in finance & accounting. You want a focused finance & accounting concentration and the opportunity to work in a global financial institution such as a investment management firm, or commercial and investment banks. –This is a new concentration developed by FBE, the Leventhal School of Accounting and the Center for Investment Studies. –Academically Rigorous, provides comprehensive preparation in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis electives. –Firms hiring on campus have indicated a preference for students with finance and accounting knowledge. –Types of jobs: equity research, sales & trading, portfolio management, commercial and investment banking. Our newest Concentration - Challenging - Quantitative - Analytical Developed to provide skills & knowledge for the competitive global financial marketplace RESULT: You are seeking rigorous preparation in both corporate finance & accounting.

3) Financial Analysis & Valuation You want rigorous preparation in finance & accounting. Career Opportunities: - Commercial & Investment banks -Investment Management Course Topics: - Financial accounting - Financial analysis & valuation, - Credit analysis - Financial instruments & markets Career Ambition: - Financial Advisory - Equity Research - Private Equity - Portfolio management Sample Firms Hiring: - Commercial, Consulting, Wall Street Firms Blackstone Group, BofA Securities, CIBC, CSFB, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Harvey & Co., Houlihan, Jefferies & Co., Lokey Howard & Zukin, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Prudential; Roth Capital, RSMEquico, UBS, Wedbush Morgan Securities - Investment Management Firms Brandes Investment Partners, The Capital Group, Engemann Asset Management, Nicholas Applegate, Oaktree Capital management, PIMCO, TCW - Money Management Consulting Firms Cambridge, Frank Russell, Mercer, Wilshire Associates - Hedge Funds Broidy Capital Management, Dorchester Capital Partners

4) General Financial Management You seek flexibility. This concentration offers students the widest range of course offerings. –Choose Required and Elective courses from 16 different course offerings. –Flexible, allows for a wide selection of both Business Economics & Corporate Finance electives. –Best option for students who wish to explore a wide range of financial activities prior to making career decisions. Generalist Preparation - General Management - Banking - Finance - Consulting - Investment Advisory - Law - MBA RESULT: Generalist preparation for various careers and for law or advanced business degrees.

4) General Financial Management You seek flexibility. Career Ambition: Similar to Corporate Finance Sample Firms Hiring: Similar to Corporate Finance Generalist Preparation - General Management - Banking - Finance - Consulting - Investment Advisory - Law - MBA

5) Investments & Financial Markets It’s all about the financial markets. Students pursuing this option are ideally prepared for financial advisory, trading and investment banking careers. –You will be exposed to investment and portfolio management and theories. –You will gain analytical insight and knowledge about a wide range of financial instruments. –Flexible, allows for wide selection of courses - Great concentration for students interested in the financial markets. Careers in the Financial Markets - Investment Advisory - Asset Management - Trading - Investment Banking - Portfolio Management - Debt & Equity Research RESULT: Specific preparation for careers in the financial markets and investment advisory services.

5) Investments & Financial Markets It’s all about the financial markets. Career Opportunities: - Financial Services Course Topics: - Investment Analysis - Financial Products - Financial Analysis & Valuation - Portfolio Management - Technical Analysis Career Ambition: - Financial Advisory - Portfolio management - Securities trading - Institutional/retail sales (stock broker) - Private Client Services - Financial Planning/Wealth Management Sample Firms Hiring: Various Wall Street firms - Investment Banks & Brokerage - Hedge Funds - Money Management Firms: PIMCO, TCW, Wilshire Associates, The Capital Group - Debt & Equity Research

6) Real Estate Finance It’s all about the real estate markets. The study of real estate involves the application of business decision-making tools in the real estate industry. –Emphasis is placed on economics and financial analysis of issues in real estate markets including those related to investment and development. –Learn about securitizations of real estate debt and equity and how to apply decision- making strategies to real estate investment. –Flexible, allows for wide selection of courses - Great concentration for students interested in both real estate and the financial markets. Financial Aspects of Real Estate & Investments - Real Estate Banking - Commercial Finance - Investment - Development RESULT: Specific preparation for careers in real estate finance, investment and development.

6) Real Estate Finance It’s all about the real estate markets. Career Opportunities: - Real Estate Financial Services Course Topics: - Analysis of real estate markets - Real Estate development - Real Estate Investment - Securitizations - Financial Analysis & Valuation Career Ambition: - Consulting (Real Estate) - Commercial & Investment Banking - Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Sample Firms Hiring: Big 4 Consulting: - E&Y, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG Various Wall Street firms - Investment Banks & Brokerage

7) Real Estate & Construction Mgmt You want to get out there and kick the dirt. You are interested in construction, project management and all aspects of the real estate development process. –Coursework includes upper division courses in construction engineering and management from the Civil Engineering Department. –Comprehensive (6 courses in total) –Opportunity to participate in a real- world feasibility study sponsored by an industry client. –Great concentration for students interested in real estate, entrepreneurship and construction. Real Estate & Construction Management - Architecture - Civil Engineering - Project Management - Consulting - Homebuilders - Commercial Real Estate - Strategy & Development RESULT: Specific preparation for careers in real estate development and construction management.

7) Real Estate & Construction Mgmt You want to get out there and kick the dirt. Course Topics: - Joint Program FBE/CE - Construction & Project Mgmt. - Entrepreneurial Studies Career Ambition: - Construction Firm - Family Business

8) Real Estate Development You want to plan and develop real estate. You are interested in working at the nexus of real estate, architecture and urban planning. –Coursework includes upper division courses in the Schools of Policy Planning and Development and Architecture. –Comprehensive (5 courses in total) –Great concentration for students interested in real estate, entrepreneurship, architecture, urban planning and development. Real Estate Development - Urban Planning - Civil Engineering - Project Management - Consulting - Homebuilders - Commercial Real Estate - Strategy & Development RESULT: Specific preparation for careers in real estate planning and development.

8) Real Estate Development You want to plan and develop real estate. Course Topics: Joint Program: FBE/PPD/ARCH - Urban Planning, Project Mgmt. Career Ambition: - Commercial Real Estate Brokerage - Real Estate Development & Planning

Why Finance & Business Economics? Good reasons to choose FBE: - Top-ranked faculty - Variety of topics - Interesting courses - Fun & Lucrative Careers - Challenging - Excellent student organizations - Networking & career preparation

Boiling it all down: Tips for deciding your FBE concentration Think about what you enjoy and what challenges and motivates you. Do your research and talk to: –Professors –Fellow students –Academic advisor –Career center Identify courses that you would enjoy. Identify a career that you would enjoy. Remember: Be informed. Do what you love. We look forward to having you in our FBE courses!

For Q&A or more information: USC Marshall School of Business Finance and Business Economics Department Finance and Business Economics Concentrations Julia Plotts (213) Lloyd Levitin (213) Real Estate Concentrations Bob Bridges (213) Tracey Seslan (213) General FBE Q&A Helen Pitts (213) Please contact us! -Finance -Business Economics -Real Estate -General Information