Master of Science in Finance or Financial Services & Banking Pathway Archive 2019-2020
The Sawyer Business School offers Accelerated and Standard Pathway programs for qualified graduate students starting in the fall and spring.
The Accelerated Program is a one semester program which typically requires one Academic English course and three to four (3-4) required SBS graduate courses. The Accelerated Pathway Program is only offered in the fall or spring terms.
The Standard Pathway Program is a two semester program which typically requires two Academic English courses and two to three (2-3) required SBS graduate courses in semester one followed by two (2) additional Academic English courses and two to three (2-3) required SBS graduate courses in semester two. The Standard Pathway Program is only offered in the fall or spring terms. Students who begin the Standard Pathway Program in the fall will enroll in 2 consecutive terms-fall and spring. Students who begin the Standard Pathway Program in the spring will enroll in 2 terms-spring and fall. The summer term is not a required term, therefore, no SBS Graduate Pathway courses are offered.
SBS graduate course credits, earned in the SBS Accelerated or Standard Pathway Program, will apply to the corresponding graduate degree program if successful progression requirements are met. SBS Graduate Pathway students must meet all academic standing requirements and policies to remain within their SBS Graduate Pathway and subsequent SBS graduate program.
Notes:
- Courses may vary based on availability and term.
- Upon successful completion of the MSF Pathway program, the student must follow the requirements of the Master of Science in Finance program.
MSF or MSFSB Accelerated Pathway
1 semester program
44 credit program
10 credits apply from Graduate Pathway
34 additional required credits to complete MSF or MSFSB program
Required Courses
AE-065 Advanced Graduate Communication Across Disciplines
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University to develop students' critical thinking and analysis skills and knowledge for study at a US University. These skills are developed through cross disciplinary academic-related themes that are tailored to students' specific fields of interest/study. Course activities and assessments include critical reading, primary and secondary research, report writing, oral presentations, and career-focused networking. This is a non-credit course.
AE-080 Language Support for Accounting and Finance Professionals
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course provides students with the basic vocabulary needed to succeed in a variety of courses in accounting and finance. Students would be introduced to different terminology used in financial accounting, managerial accounting and corporate finance. After the successful completion of this course, students would have a fundamental knowledge of the terms and concepts used in accounting and finance courses bridging a potential gap for non-native English speakers, setting them up for success in future studies and career in the financial profession. This is a non-credit course.
SBS-603 Managerial Economics
3
This course is required for MSA and MSF students and it is also a recommended elective for MBA students with a finance concentration. This course develops an understanding of the concepts, tools, and applications of economics at both the micro and macro level. The focus is on how economic analysis influences decision-making in the public and private sectors and how economic tools can enhance managerial effectiveness and organizational efficiency. The economic role of government and its impact on the business environment in a market economy, the factors that influence firm performance and competitiveness, and the role of financial institutions in the current economic environment are discussed throughout the course.
SBS-604 Data Analytics
3
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of data analytics on large data sets for managerial decision making. Students will learn foundation skills needed to extract valuable information out of data, including various descriptive and predictive analytics techniques. Students develop knowledge of data visualization and interpretation coupled with conveying data, results and insights. Issues on data acquisition, storage and management will be discussed.
MBA-640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control
3
This course deals with the structure and information content of the three principal financial statements of profit-directed companies, namely the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It develops skill in using accounting information to analyze the performance and financial condition of a company, and to facilitate decision making, planning and budgeting, and performance appraisal in a managerial context. This course also contains an experiential component by offering guided inquiry and real company cases.
FIN-601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, & Finance Intensive
MSF and MSFSB students only;
1
This is a boot camp-style course which introduces students to the basic concepts of math, statistics, accounting, and finance. Given the technical nature of modern finance, this course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of taking advanced finance courses. The course is based on lectures, problem solving, and discussion of concepts.
MSF Accelerated Pathway (without Statistics background)
1 semester program
44 credit program
7 credits apply from Graduate Pathway
37 additional required credits to complete MSF program
Required Courses (without Statistics background)
STATS-250 Applied Statistics
MATH 128 or higher. REMINDER: STATS 250 is a required prerequisite MKT 220, FIN 200 and ISOM 201(prerequisite for ISOM 319)
4
Application of statistical analysis to real-world business and economic problems. Topics include data presentation, descriptive statistics including measures of location and dispersion, introduction to probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions including binomial and normal distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inference including estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression analysis. The use of computers is emphasized throughout the course. Normally offered each semester.
SBS-603 Managerial Economics
3
This course is required for MSA and MSF students and it is also a recommended elective for MBA students with a finance concentration. This course develops an understanding of the concepts, tools, and applications of economics at both the micro and macro level. The focus is on how economic analysis influences decision-making in the public and private sectors and how economic tools can enhance managerial effectiveness and organizational efficiency. The economic role of government and its impact on the business environment in a market economy, the factors that influence firm performance and competitiveness, and the role of financial institutions in the current economic environment are discussed throughout the course.
MBA-640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control
3
This course deals with the structure and information content of the three principal financial statements of profit-directed companies, namely the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It develops skill in using accounting information to analyze the performance and financial condition of a company, and to facilitate decision making, planning and budgeting, and performance appraisal in a managerial context. This course also contains an experiential component by offering guided inquiry and real company cases.
FIN-601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, & Finance Intensive
MSF and MSFSB students only;
1
This is a boot camp-style course which introduces students to the basic concepts of math, statistics, accounting, and finance. Given the technical nature of modern finance, this course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of taking advanced finance courses. The course is based on lectures, problem solving, and discussion of concepts.
AE-065 Advanced Graduate Communication Across Disciplines
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University to develop students' critical thinking and analysis skills and knowledge for study at a US University. These skills are developed through cross disciplinary academic-related themes that are tailored to students' specific fields of interest/study. Course activities and assessments include critical reading, primary and secondary research, report writing, oral presentations, and career-focused networking. This is a non-credit course.
AE-080 Language Support for Accounting and Finance Professionals
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course provides students with the basic vocabulary needed to succeed in a variety of courses in accounting and finance. Students would be introduced to different terminology used in financial accounting, managerial accounting and corporate finance. After the successful completion of this course, students would have a fundamental knowledge of the terms and concepts used in accounting and finance courses bridging a potential gap for non-native English speakers, setting them up for success in future studies and career in the financial profession. This is a non-credit course.
MSF or MSFSB Standard Pathway
2 semester program
44 credit program
13 credits apply from Graduate Pathway
31 additional required credits to complete MSF program
Required Courses: Semester One
AE-051 Graduate Communication Across Disciplines
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. Students will develop critical thinking, analytical skills and communication abilities. These skills are developed through interdisciplinary, academic-related themes tailored to students' specific fields of interest and/or study. This is a non-credit course.
AE-052 Graduate Student Success I
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course emphasizes development, readiness, and academic success for Graduate Programs. This course covers western educational systems, critical reading and critical thinking, and graduate school study skills and methods. This is a non-credit course.
AE-080 Language Support for Accounting and Finance Professionals
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course provides students with the basic vocabulary needed to succeed in a variety of courses in accounting and finance. Students would be introduced to different terminology used in financial accounting, managerial accounting and corporate finance. After the successful completion of this course, students would have a fundamental knowledge of the terms and concepts used in accounting and finance courses bridging a potential gap for non-native English speakers, setting them up for success in future studies and career in the financial profession. This is a non-credit course.
SBS-604 Data Analytics
3
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of data analytics on large data sets for managerial decision making. Students will learn foundation skills needed to extract valuable information out of data, including various descriptive and predictive analytics techniques. Students develop knowledge of data visualization and interpretation coupled with conveying data, results and insights. Issues on data acquisition, storage and management will be discussed.
MBA-640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control
3
This course deals with the structure and information content of the three principal financial statements of profit-directed companies, namely the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It develops skill in using accounting information to analyze the performance and financial condition of a company, and to facilitate decision making, planning and budgeting, and performance appraisal in a managerial context. This course also contains an experiential component by offering guided inquiry and real company cases.
Required Courses: Semester Two
AE-061 Graduate Communication for Professional Purposes
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course provides an in-depth review of a variety of key academic writing skills as well as professional communication.These skills are developed through interdisciplinary, academic-related themes tailored to students' specific fields of interest and/or study This is a non-credit course.
AE-062 Graduate Student Success II
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course extends and reinforces concepts introduced in AE 052, including critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, academic and professional identity, advanced graduate program development, university resources, research methods, and presentation skills. This is a non-credit course.
SBS-603 Managerial Economics
3
This course is required for MSA and MSF students and it is also a recommended elective for MBA students with a finance concentration. This course develops an understanding of the concepts, tools, and applications of economics at both the micro and macro level. The focus is on how economic analysis influences decision-making in the public and private sectors and how economic tools can enhance managerial effectiveness and organizational efficiency. The economic role of government and its impact on the business environment in a market economy, the factors that influence firm performance and competitiveness, and the role of financial institutions in the current economic environment are discussed throughout the course.
MBA-650 Value Based Financial Management
1 course from each of the following groups: MBA-615 or SBS-603; MBA-625 or SBS-604; MBA-640 or ACCT-800; These courses may be taken prior to or concurrently with MBA-650.
3
This course introduces the basic principles of corporate finance. The main focus is on fundamental principles such as time value of money, asset valuation, and risk and return tradeoff. Topics to be covered also include cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure.
FIN-601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, & Finance Intensive
MSF and MSFSB students only;
1
This is a boot camp-style course which introduces students to the basic concepts of math, statistics, accounting, and finance. Given the technical nature of modern finance, this course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of taking advanced finance courses. The course is based on lectures, problem solving, and discussion of concepts.
MSF Standard Pathway (without Statistics background)
2 semester program
44 credit program
10 credits apply from Graduate Pathway
34 additional required credits to complete MSF program
Required Courses: Semester One (without Statistics background)
STATS-250 Applied Statistics
MATH 128 or higher. REMINDER: STATS 250 is a required prerequisite MKT 220, FIN 200 and ISOM 201(prerequisite for ISOM 319)
4
Application of statistical analysis to real-world business and economic problems. Topics include data presentation, descriptive statistics including measures of location and dispersion, introduction to probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions including binomial and normal distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inference including estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression analysis. The use of computers is emphasized throughout the course. Normally offered each semester.
MBA-640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control
3
This course deals with the structure and information content of the three principal financial statements of profit-directed companies, namely the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It develops skill in using accounting information to analyze the performance and financial condition of a company, and to facilitate decision making, planning and budgeting, and performance appraisal in a managerial context. This course also contains an experiential component by offering guided inquiry and real company cases.
AE-051 Graduate Communication Across Disciplines
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. Students will develop critical thinking, analytical skills and communication abilities. These skills are developed through interdisciplinary, academic-related themes tailored to students' specific fields of interest and/or study. This is a non-credit course.
AE-052 Graduate Student Success I
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course emphasizes development, readiness, and academic success for Graduate Programs. This course covers western educational systems, critical reading and critical thinking, and graduate school study skills and methods. This is a non-credit course.
AE-080 Language Support for Accounting and Finance Professionals
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course provides students with the basic vocabulary needed to succeed in a variety of courses in accounting and finance. Students would be introduced to different terminology used in financial accounting, managerial accounting and corporate finance. After the successful completion of this course, students would have a fundamental knowledge of the terms and concepts used in accounting and finance courses bridging a potential gap for non-native English speakers, setting them up for success in future studies and career in the financial profession. This is a non-credit course.
Required Courses: Semester Two (without Statistics background)
SBS-603 Managerial Economics
3
This course is required for MSA and MSF students and it is also a recommended elective for MBA students with a finance concentration. This course develops an understanding of the concepts, tools, and applications of economics at both the micro and macro level. The focus is on how economic analysis influences decision-making in the public and private sectors and how economic tools can enhance managerial effectiveness and organizational efficiency. The economic role of government and its impact on the business environment in a market economy, the factors that influence firm performance and competitiveness, and the role of financial institutions in the current economic environment are discussed throughout the course.
SBS-604 Data Analytics
3
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of data analytics on large data sets for managerial decision making. Students will learn foundation skills needed to extract valuable information out of data, including various descriptive and predictive analytics techniques. Students develop knowledge of data visualization and interpretation coupled with conveying data, results and insights. Issues on data acquisition, storage and management will be discussed.
AE-061 Graduate Communication for Professional Purposes
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course provides an in-depth review of a variety of key academic writing skills as well as professional communication.These skills are developed through interdisciplinary, academic-related themes tailored to students' specific fields of interest and/or study This is a non-credit course.
AE-062 Graduate Student Success II
INTO Pathway Students Only
0
This course is designed for students pursuing the graduate pathway program at Suffolk University. This course extends and reinforces concepts introduced in AE 052, including critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, academic and professional identity, advanced graduate program development, university resources, research methods, and presentation skills. This is a non-credit course.
FIN-601 Introduction to Statistics, Accounting, & Finance Intensive
MSF and MSFSB students only;
1
This is a boot camp-style course which introduces students to the basic concepts of math, statistics, accounting, and finance. Given the technical nature of modern finance, this course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of taking advanced finance courses. The course is based on lectures, problem solving, and discussion of concepts.