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  1. Thank you for your attendance! We will be beginning the program shortly. Please stay tuned and make sure your speakers are working properly.

  2. Specialized Masters – Finance (SMF) Webinar January 11, 2011

  3. Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree? • Advanced training in the principles and practice of today’s finance • Training in software tools that enhance your analytical skills • Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager programs

  4. Why Pursue Fisher’s SMF Degree? • Practical learning opportunities through project collaborations with financial firms • World-renowned faculty • Finance Department ranked among top 15 in the nation • World-class career preparation through Fisher’s experienced Office of Career Management

  5. Fisher’s SMF Curriculum • One-year, 48-credit hour program [12 full classes] • 24 credit hours [7 classes] of core courses • 24 credit hours [5 classes] of electives • Program begins in early September with pre-term training, followed by three quarters

  6. Fisher’s SMF Curriculum II • You have the option to pursue a specialization track • Practice your skills through Team Project and Student Investment Management (SIM) program

  7. Fisher’s SMF Curriculum Outline

  8. SMF Specialization Tracks

  9. Software Training • What students will learn: • Financial Modeling with Excel • Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis with Crystal Ball • Use Capital IQ Firm Valuation project • Trading skills through Rotman Trading Client • Portfolio Management training through Morningstar Encorr • Utilize Bloomberg

  10. Team Project Workshop • Partner with financial firms to solicit projects • Students are assigned to projects in teams • Work closely with client to offer consulting services and address client’s needs • Make a presentation to client on location

  11. CFA Preparation • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program • Three levels (exams)  Take Level I at end of program • Requirement for a career in investment management • SMF Program will become Program Partner of CFA Institute (70% of Body of Knowledge of all three levels of CFA) • CFA = Most highly-sought designation in the profession

  12. FRM Preparation • Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Program • Highly-sought designation in risk management area • Two exams  Take first exam at end of program • SMF program will prepare you for FRM exam

  13. SIM Program • Students practice security analysis and portfolio management skills • Analyze sectors and individual stocks • Make recommendations for portfolio allocation • Networking opportunities through contacts with financial community

  14. Soft Skills and Networking Opportunities • Customized course in Leadership/Teamwork and Communication skills • Presentations in Valuation, Team Project Workshop and other courses • Applied Finance Seminar • Presentations by finance professionals • Networking meetings

  15. Why Fisher? LargeOSUCampus, Small Fisher Community Alumni Network Student Involvement Focus on Leadership Development

  16. The Ohio State University Fisher Campus Ohio Stadium University Hall RPAC The Union Main Library

  17. Student Involvement • Chinese Business Professional Organization • Entrepreneurship Club • Fisher Investors • Fisher Real Estate Society • Fisher Professional Services • Fisher Serves • Fisher 5K • Graduate Women in Business • Indian Business Club • International Business Club • Partners Club • Professional Development and Communications Club • Professional Students Golf Association • Many more!

  18. Fisher Alumni are Leaders • 62,000 Fisher College of Business worldwide alumni • 430,000 Ohio State alumni • Positions currently held by notable alumni include Dean’s Advisory Council Members: Holly Koeppel, Executive Vice President/CFO AEP Clayton Daley, Jr, Vice Chairman Procter & Gamble Chris Connor, Chairman, CEO Sherwin-Williams Jesse Tyson, Global Aviation Director Exxon Mobil Leslie Wexner CEO Limited Brands Fisher alumnus

  19. Columbus, Ohio: Surprise! • 8th best place to live (Money Magazine) • 15th largest city in the U.S. • 3rd fastest growing metropolitan area in Midwest (Columbus Chamber) • Cost of living that is 14% below the national average • 50% of U.S. population live within 550 miles of Columbus • Young – 31 median age • Midwest is home to 60% of Fortune 500 Companies. • Franklin County top in nation for attracting employers

  20. Application Requirements I • Online application • Application processing fee • Official GMAT scores • Official transcripts • Two copies from each college attended other than OSU

  21. Application Requirements II • Resume • Be sure to include extra-curricular/leadership experience • Essays • Think about them as one way interviews • Three references • Can be done online or on paper

  22. Application Deadlines • Final SMF Application Deadline for the 2011 class will be… March 11, 2011!

  23. Keep in Contact! • Twitter @Fisher_SMF • Facebook Facebook.com/FisherSMF • Blog fisher.osu.edu/blogs/smf-admissions • Caroline Chao Fisher_SMF@fisher.osu.edu

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