Portland-State-University 2015-2016 Bulletin

Financial Analysis M.S. (MSFA)

The MSFA is a 52-quarter-credit-hour program aimed at individuals who seek graduate-level specialization in financial analysis, but who do not wish to pursue an MBA. The curriculum is designed to develop forward-thinking professionals with sharp analytic minds, effective communication skills, and the necessary vision to apply financial analysis skills in a wide variety of business situations.

Students may take courses on a full-time or part-time schedule. Most classes are in the evening. MSFA students are admitted fall term only.

Requirements

Successful completion of the MSFA requires 28 credits of core courses, 16 credits in a specialization track, and 8 credits of electives. 

Core (28 credits)

Actg 553Financial Statement Analysis

4
Actg 560Professional Ethics and the Public Interest

2
BA 522Communications for Leaders

1
BA 523Executive Perspectives on Leadership

1
BA 525Capstone Consulting Project

2-6
Fin 545Hedging and Risk Management

4
Fin 551Financial Management for Financial Analysts

4
Fin 553Valuation and Analysis

4
Mgmt 511Foundations of Strategy

2

Specialization Tracks (16 credits)

(Choose One)

Corporate

Actg 552Strategic Cost Management

4
Fin 511Economics and Sustainability of the Firm I

2
Fin 531Financial Institutions

2
Fin 556SInternational Financial Management

4
Fin 565Corporate Financial Strategies

4

Investments

Fin 511Economics and Sustainability of the Firm I

2
Fin 531Financial Institutions

2
Fin 552Investments

4
Fin 554Alternative Investments

2
Fin 573Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

4
Fin 574Portfolio Management: Issues and Performance Assessment

2

Public Accounting

Actg 525Professional Accounting Research

4
Actg 527Advanced Tax Topics

4
Actg 565Current Topics in Global Financial Accounting

4
Actg 593Advanced Auditing

4

Electives (8 credits)

See MSFA program website for a list of approved electives. Other courses, including study abroad, can qualify as elective credit if pre-approved by the program director.