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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING (MSA)
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MSA Possible Electives
Accounting
Financial Modeling, Planning, and Control Using Microcomputers
Using microcomputers, this course studies financial modeling, planning and control. Cases and problem situations are analyzed
using microcomputer software. Emphasis is on developing models for financial analysis.
Primarily lecture/discussion with projects.
Financial Statement Analysis
This course examines the role of financial statement analysis in the evaluation of the firm and the prediction of its future condition. The major emphasis is placed on financial statement use for investment and credit decisions, and for corporate restructuring decisions. The course initially reviews the mechanics of accounting information evaluation and the preparation of pro forma financial statements. Attention then is turned to the use of financial statement analysis in specific decision contexts (i.e., bankruptcy prediction, investment decisions, corporate valuation, and corporate restructuring).
Finance and Real Estate
Financial Management
This course will cover the theory of corporation finance, financial analysis, cost of capital, valuation concepts, capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend policy considerations, and an introduction to portfolio theory.
Economics for Business Decisions
This course examines the basic tenets behind the output and pricing decisions of firms in a competitive market. It also investigates the impart of uncertainty, regulation, market structure, and strategic decision-making on the actions and objectives of the firm.
Advanced Managerial Finance
This course covers financial analysis and financial planning, capital allocation decisions, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and cost of capital determination.
Financial Intermediaries and Markets
This course explores the role of financial markets and the interrelationship among intermediaries in the money and capital markets, domestically and internationally. This course also examines the interaction and impact among various market participants Including the Federal Reserve Bank, Treasury, and financial institutions. Money and capital market instruments also are covered.
Investment Management
Students evaluate the risk and return of investing in financial assets. The course examines theories and practice of security valuation and portfolio choice for a wide variety of types of securities utilizing empirical evidence and investment performance.
Derivative Securities
This course covers the valuation and the trading strategies of options and futures contracts. The use of derivative securities and financial swaps in risk management also is covered.
International Financial Management
Develops an understanding of international financial developments and an appreciation of the international aspects of corporate financial decisions. This course also includes an overview of the global financial environment, exchange rate determination, exposure of the corporation to currency risk, hedging, investment and financing issues for multinational corporations, and global portfolio diversification.
Practicum in Portfolio Management
in this course students will apply Investment analysis and portfolio management skills to an actual portfolio, the Nancy Chambers Underwood Fund (approximately $1,500,000 current market value). The course entails economic, industry, and company analysis 2nd the determination of how to develop investment policies, make economic and capital market forecasts, select individual securities, develop a portfolio strategy, and measure portfolio performance. Prerequisite: Investment Management.
Commercial Banking
This course covers the changing nature of banking, regulatory framework, competition among financial intermediaries, measurement of performance, asset/liability management decisions, capital management, criteria for lending decisions and loan portfolio management, globalization of the banking environment and markets, and financial and strategic planning in banking.
Energy Economics, Markets, and Policy
This course examines contemporary economic issues and market forces that are shaping global energy industries, including deregulation, global competition, resource depletion, privatization, derivatives, risk management, and environmentalism. Readings explore applications in the oil and gas industry, the electric power sector, and other major energy industries.
Real Estate Finance
Offered through the Costa Institute of Real Estate Finance, this course is an examination of instruments, techniques, and various alternatives for financing both residential and investment properties. Additional consideration is given to various approaches to estimating market demand and property values, the affect of federal income taxation on investment returns, and syndication techniques. Heavy emphasis is placed on analysis, problem solving, and team projects. (Cross-listed as low course also.)
Real Estate Law and Tax
This course will provide an overview of contracts, notes, mortgages, agencies, leases, title, issues in land use control, and elements of federal income taxation affecting real estate. (Cross-listed as law course.)
Real Estate Development and Investment
Offered through the Folsom Institute for Real Estate Development, this course offers an in-depth analysis of the major stages of land and project development, including land acquisition, construction, lease up, and sale. Additional topics include mortgage-backed securities, corporate utilization of real property, portfolio analysis, and international real estate investment.
Management Information Science
Managerial Statistics and Forecasting
Includes descriptive statistics, regression analysis, sampling and quality control, forecasting for long- and short-run periods, and decision making under uncertainty. The course is taught using lectures, cases, and statistical computer packages.
Managing Operations in Manufacturing and Service
This course provides a broad introduction to the field of operations management at both strategic and operational levels. The course uses examples from both manufacturing and service industries in discussing operations management policies that enhance a firm's competitive position. Topics covered include technology, location and capacity planning, just-in-time systems, quality management, and global operations. Quantitative techniques covered include linear programming, inventory models, and PERT/CPM.
Managing Information Technology
Innovative uses of communications and computer technologies are radically changing the way businesses organize and compete. Contemporary managers must understated the competitive and strategic use of information technology (IT) as it is being applied on a global basis; how an organization's IT strategy is integrated with it's business strategy; and the application of the processes of leadership, management, and organization to information systems. The course is taught using case studies.
Emerging Information Technologies
Offered at the Infomart, this course focuses on the theory, technology, and use of new developments such as artificial intelligence, date communications, databases, computer-aided manufacture and design, desktop publishing, and office automation. Class lectures, showroom visits, and case studies are used. Students are exposed to an emerging innovative software package, such as hands-on use an expert system or artificial intelligence package.
Analysis of Information Systems
Emphasis on managerial and organizational problems in information systems design; developing a systems plan; evaluating project and resource allocation; and designing basic systems for information accumulation, analysis, and reporting.
Managing Service Operations
The service sector is the largest growing sector of the economies of all developed countries. This course focuses on managing service operations within both "pure" services (financial services, transportation, etc.) and the service functions of manufacturing enterprises (after-sales support, financing, etc.). Various topics are explained; design and delivery of services, managing capacity and demand, quality management, and technology and productivity in service operations.
Organizational Behavior and Business Policy
Negotiations
Negotiation is the art end science of securing an agreement between interdependent parties. A basic premise of the course is that while a manager needs analytical skills to discover optimal solutions to problems, a broad array of negotiation skills is needed in order for these solutions to be accepted and implemented. This course focuses on understanding this behavior of individuals, groups and organizations in both a domestic and international context. Emphasis will be placed on simulation, role playing and cases
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Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
MSA Quick Fact Sheet
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Admissions Links
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Contact Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Admissions
msainfo@cox.smu.edu
214-768-1214
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Application Deadlines
Spring Term, 11/15/08
Fall Term Early, 1/15/09
Fall Term Final, 7/15/09
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