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UndergraduateConcentrations
USC Marshall School of Business Finance and Business Economics Department
July 06, 2006
Finance and Business Economics (FBE) Department
Hoffman Hall 701 - (213) 740-6515
http://www.marshall.usc.edu/FBE
E-mail: [email protected]
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 EconomicsMakes 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 EconomicsMakes sense in this economy.
CareerOpportunities
- 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 ResearchBig 4 Consulting: - E&Y, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG
2) Corporate FinanceYou 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 ourmost popularConcentrations
- Flexible- Challenging- Quantitative- Analytical
Prepares youfor variouspositions inconsultingand corporatefinance.
RESULT: You know you like corporate finance and you want focused preparation.
2) Corporate FinanceYou mean business.
CareerOpportunities:- Corporation- Consulting- Investment
bankCourse 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 FirmsGoldman 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 CompaniesBoeing, Ratheon, Mattel, Disney, Sony, FoxCountrywide, Kaiser Permanente, P&G
3) Financial Analysis & ValuationYou 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 newestConcentration
- Challenging- Quantitative- Analytical
Developed toprovide skills& knowledgefor thecompetitiveglobal financialmarketplace
RESULT: You are seeking rigorous preparation in both corporate finance & accounting.
3) Financial Analysis & ValuationYou 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 FirmsBlackstone 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 FirmsBrandes Investment Partners, The Capital Group, Engemann Asset Management, Nicholas Applegate, Oaktree Capital management, PIMCO, TCW- Money Management Consulting FirmsCambridge, Frank Russell, Mercer, Wilshire Associates - Hedge FundsBroidy Capital Management, Dorchester Capital Partners
4) General Financial ManagementYou 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.
GeneralistPreparation
- 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 ManagementYou seek flexibility.
Career Ambition:Similar to Corporate Finance
Sample Firms Hiring:Similar to Corporate Finance
GeneralistPreparation
- General Management- Banking- Finance- Consulting- Investment Advisory- Law- MBA
5) Investments & Financial MarketsIt’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 theFinancialMarkets- 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 MarketsIt’s all about the financial markets.
CareerOpportunities:- Financial
ServicesCourse 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 FinanceIt’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 FinanceIt’s all about the real estate markets.
CareerOpportunities:- 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, KPMGVarious Wall Street firms- Investment Banks & Brokerage
7) Real Estate & Construction MgmtYou 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& ConstructionManagement- 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 MgmtYou 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 DevelopmentYou 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 EstateDevelopment - 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 DevelopmentYou 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 whatyou 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) 821-6798 [email protected]
Lloyd Levitin (213) 740-6524 [email protected]
Real Estate Concentrations
Bob Bridges (213) 740-6557 [email protected]
Tracey Seslan (213) 740-5796 [email protected]
General FBE Q&A
Helen Pitts (213) 740-6554 [email protected]
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