Finance at Broad
Finance is at the core of valuation creation and the entire management process in both public- and private-sector enterprises. The study of finance provides a solid foundation for successful leadership in today's dynamic global business environment. Evaluating the risks of doing business and the prospects of earning a suitable rate of return are essential for survival and growth. MSU's finance concentration also emphasizes relationships between financial management and other managerial disciplines.
COURSEWORK—AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Finance areas of specialization include
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Instruments and Portfolio Management
- International Finance
Learn more about the MBA Finance Concentration (pdf).
TECHNOLOGY—FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Equipped with trading desks, real-time data feeds, and other financial trading room technology, this lab allows students to monitor and research portfolio holdings, develop investment ideas and recommend securities for purchase or sales.
Learn more about the Financial Analysis Lab.
EXPERIENCE—STUDENT INVESTMENT FUND
The $1+ million Student Investment Fund (SIF) is a sub-account of the MSU Foundation portfolio, managed by a full-time MBA class and structured as a distinct brokerage account with investments.
Learn more about the SIF.
COLLABORATION—THE MBA FINANCE ASSOCIATION
This student-organized group offers opportunities for friendships and networking, for doing business and having fun. MBAFA sponsors a Finance Career Fair, the development of alumni contacts, treks to finance firms, the Finance Speaker Series and an annual Chartered Financial Analyst promotion and seminar.
Learn more about the MBAFA.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE—INTERNSHIPS/JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Broad is a top school for finance corporate recruiters. Among some companies who have offered positions to our students within the last year:
3M Company
Bank of America Securities
Comerica Bank
DaimlerChrysler Corp
Dow Chemical Comp.
ExxonMobil Corp.
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Acceptance
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Kellogg Company
Kmart Corporation
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Marriott
Motorola, Inc.
Pacific Life Insurance
SBC Communications
State Farm Insurance
Toyota Motor Corp.
United Technologies
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See a complete list of recruiting companies.
Related Links
Broad School Finance Department
Broad School Accounting Department
Download the Finance Concentration pdf
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