The document summarizes a Master of Financial Economics program at Ohio University that is based on the CFA curriculum. The MFE program aims to train students for careers in the financial sector by teaching CFA topics at the graduate level. The curriculum covers areas like economics, financial reporting, portfolio management, and investment tools. Students take two courses per quarter over six quarters while attending classes only on Saturdays. The program cost is fixed for 18 months and admission requires an undergraduate degree and GPA of at least 3.0.

1. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program A CFA Based Curriculum At the Master’s Level Master of Financial Economics Ohio University- Pickerington

2. Master’s of Financial Economics Objectives The Goal of the Master of Financial Economics (MFE) Program is to Train Students for the Financial Sector. The Program Contents are Based on the CFA Curriculum. No other designation within the investment management profession carries as much prestige as the CFA charter. The MFE is not a Prep Program, Rather it is a Degree Program. Although the Course Content is Based on the CFA Curriculum, the Topics Are Taught at the Graduate Level.

3. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program Benefits of the CFA Program Respect and Credibility Achieving the CFA designation places an individual in a reputable company. It carries with it the respect and credibility that will benefit the professional at every career stage. Most common occupations of CFA charterholders • CEO/Principal • Investment Counselor • Chief Investment Officer • Investment Firm Manager • Equity Analyst • Portfolio Manager • Fixed Income Analyst • Portfolio Strategist • Investment Banker • Sales/Marketing Professional

4. Benefits of the CFA Program Diverse Career Opportunities 2004-2005 CFA ® Program Mutual Funds / Investment Companies 26% Brokerage / Investment Banks 18% Investment Management Counselors 12% Commercial Banks / Trust Companies 15% Consulting Firms 7% Insurance Companies 5% Other 17%

5. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program Benefits of the CFA Program Opportunity – Top 22 Employers UBS Citigroup JP Morgan Chase & Co Merrill Lynch RBC Bank of America Credit Suisse HSBC Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs Deutsche Bank TD Bank Financial Group Wachovia CIBC Barclays BMO Financial Group Allianz AG FMR Corporation PricewaterhouseCoopers Mellon Financial ABN AMRO Bank

6. 2004-2005 CFA ® Program The CFA Course of Study CFA Body of Knowledge ™ • Ethical and Professional Standards • Quantitative Methods • Economics • Financial Reporting and Analysis • Corporate Finance • Equity Investments • Fixed Income • Derivatives • Alternative Investments • Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Investment Tools Asset Classes and Valuation

7. Master’s of Financial Economics Difference from an MBA Unlike an MBA program, which is very broad and covers many different general areas, this program is highly focused. It is designed for those who want to pursue careers as bond analysts, equity analysts, investment portfolio managers, etc. While a traditional MBA is designed to help managers to run a business, the MFE emphasizes the interaction between financial markets and economic environment; students in this program learn how to apply current conditions in broad-based economic markets to specific financial markets.

8. Master’s of Financial Economics The MFE Curriculum 1 . Managerial and Financial Accounting 2. Financial Statements 3. Quantitative Analysis for Financial Markets 4. Managerial Economics 5. Macroeconomics and Business Fluctuations 6. Statistics and Econometrics: Theory and Application (SAS and E-Views) 7. International Trade and Financial Markets 8. Financial Derivatives 9. Financial Management I 10. Financial Management II 11. Seminar in Investment 12. Money and Capital Markets 13. Master’s Paper

9. Master’s of Financial Economics Staffing and Schedule All Classes are Staffed by OU Faculty from the Main Campus. Pickerington Classes Meet on Saturdays Only: Morning Session: 9:00 – 12:25 Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:25

10. Master’s of Financial Economics Program Duration It Takes Seven Quarters to Finish the Program. Each Quarter Lasts for 11 Weeks, Followed by a Break. Students Take Two Courses Each Quarter for Six Consecutive Quarters. The Seventh Quarter is designed for Writing a Master’s Paper.

11. Master’s of Financial Economics Admission Requirements Since the Application Pool is Diverse, Students from All Disciplines are Admitted, Provided They have: Undergraduate Degree GPA of at Least 3.0 Strong Letters of Recommendation (optional) GMAT/GRE Score.

12. Master’s of Financial Economics Cost and Deadline Cost for 2011-2012 cohort is $2,393 per Course. It Includes the Instruction Fee, the General Fee, and Books, Computer software, the WSJ, The Economist, Meals, etc. This Cost is Fixed for 18 Months. Deadline: December 1. www.ohio.edu/economics For a video presentation of these slides by the Program Director, click on the video clip below.