FI9000 Security Analysis (Prer.: EC0120, DS0260, MG0650, AC0200, FI0201, FI0351, FI0700, DS0350)
The Program culminates with the Security Analysis course. The purpose of this course is to provide practical valuation tools for valuing and analyzing companies and give students a real world view of the role and activities of an equity security analyst. The course integrates the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course and the practical input from leading financial analysts to understand the process of analyzing companies and the valuation process. Students will be introduced to the practice of modern financial analysis from leading financial analysts and will be given the opportunity to apply their skills by valuing a company of their choice. Upon completion of the course students are expected to be able to use modern valuation techniques, appreciate the linkage between strategic business analysis, financial accounting, corporate finance and the macroeconomic environment, understand and utilize the information in financial statements and prepare a valuation report in different contexts (security analysis, initial public offerings, credit analysis and mergers and acquisitions).

FI999 Dissertation (Prer.: any course(s) that is/are related to the topic of the dissertation)
The dissertation is optional and it takes place during the elective courses period. Participants will have the opportunity to study in depth real world financial issues.