Finance, MFN
Developed in conjunction with industry professionals, the Tulane Master of Finance (MFN) program prepares graduates for successful careers in finance. A curriculum designed around specific career tracks provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of finance, the use of financial analysis tools, and strong communication skills. Students are taught by internationally recognized faculty known for high-impact research published in the top academic journals. The rigorous and specialized MFN curriculum requires 36 credit hours of academic work and can be completed in 10 or 17 months.
The STEM-designated MFN program is a member of the University Affiliation Program of the CFA Institute. The Freeman School is an AACSB-accredited institution.
Curriculum
The Master of Finance (MFN) curriculum was designed by a team of faculty members who teach in the program, and it reflects input from industry professionals about the types of skills they want potential employees to possess. The program focuses on developing strong fundamental analysis skills and uses practical applications to reinforce the technical expertise developed in the classroom. Students experience real-world finance through analyzing cases, completing projects and building financial models. Rigorous experiential learning classes enable students to write professional analyst reports, develop an investment pitch, make investment decisions for the school’s endowment, and interact with industry professionals. Communication skills are enhanced through a financial communications class, written projects, and presentations of student financial analysis. Career management is deeply integrated into the curriculum.
10-month program plan with May graduation
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Summer Term | ||
| ACCN 6030 | Financial Reporting I | 3 |
| CDMA 6110 | Strategic Career Planning | 2 |
| FINE 6000 | Fundamentals of Finance | 1 |
Fall Term | ||
| CDMA 6120 | Strategic Career Planning Lab | 0 |
| FINE 6050 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FINE 7160 | Investments & Asset Pricing | 3 |
| MCOM 6130 | Financial Communications | 3 |
| Two approved elective courses | 6 | |
Spring Term | ||
| FINE 7630 | Equity Analysis/Freeman Reports | 3 |
| FINE 7640 | Valuation | 3 |
| Three approved elective courses | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
17-month program plan with December graduation
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Summer Term | ||
| ACCN 6030 | Financial Reporting I | 3 |
| CDMA 6110 | Strategic Career Planning | 2 |
| FINE 6000 | Fundamentals of Finance | 1 |
Fall Term 1 | ||
| CDMA 6120 | Strategic Career Planning Lab | 0 |
| FINE 6050 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FINE 7160 | Investments & Asset Pricing | 3 |
| MCOM 6130 | Financial Communications | 3 |
| One approved elective course * | 3 | |
Spring Term | ||
| FINE 7640 | Valuation | 3 |
| FINE 7630 | Equity Analysis/Freeman Reports | 3 |
| Two approved elective courses* | 6 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
| Two approved elective courses * | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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This is a course scheduling recommendation. Students in the MFIN program have the flexibility to choose how many electives are taken in a particular term.
Career Tracks
The Freeman School offers five specialized tracks for Master of Finance students: Corporate Treasury, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Financial Data Analytics, and Sustainable Finance. While earning a track is not required in the MFN program, the option allows students to create a program of study that meets more specific academic and career goals.
Tracks are earned by selecting a minimum of four elective courses within a chosen track for a total of 12 credit hours. Each track has Tier 1 and Tier 2 electives. Tier 1 electives are those highly relevant to a focused career path, and a minimum of two Tier 1 electives is required to earn a track. Tier 2 electives are relevant but not required for all careers within the track. Students should choose Tier 2 electives based on personal interests and career goals.
This leaves a fifth elective course that students may choose freely, regardless of their intended track. A total of 15 elective credit hours is required in the MFN degree.
Corporate Treasury Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCN 7140 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FINE 7180 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7380 | Climate Change, ESG, and Financial Markets | 3 |
| FINE 7660 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| Tier 2 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7270 | Advanced Risk Analytics | 3 |
| ENRG 7100 | Energy Markets, Institutions & Policy | 3 |
| ENRG 7110 | Energy Modeling | 3 |
| ENRG 7500 | Energy Risk Management | 3 |
| ENRG 7860 | Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance | 3 |
| FINE 7140 | Venture Capital & Private Equity | 3 |
| FINE 7650 | Fixed Income Analytics & Modeling | 3 |
| ACCN 7000 | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reports | 3 |
| MGSC 7320 | Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
Investment Banking Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ENRG 7730 | Energy Investment Banking | 3 |
| FINE 7140 | Venture Capital & Private Equity | 3 |
| FINE 7180 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7650 | Fixed Income Analytics & Modeling | 3 |
| Tier 2 electives: | ||
| ENRG 7110 | Energy Modeling | 3 |
| ENRG 7860 | Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance | 3 |
| FINE 7340 | Aaron Selber Jr Course on Distressed Debt 1 | 3 |
| FINE 7350 | Aaron Selber Jr on Hedge Funds 1, 2 | 3 |
| FINE 7380 | Climate Change, ESG, and Financial Markets | 3 |
| FINE 7660 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| MGSC 7320 | Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
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This course requires an application, available in the department.
- 2
Offered in the fall semesters, this course is available to students in the 17-month program or to students with qualifying pre-requisite knowledge.
Asset Management Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 electives: | ||
| FINE 7180 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7340 | Aaron Selber Jr Course on Distressed Debt 1 | 3 |
| FINE 7350 | Aaron Selber Jr on Hedge Funds 1, 2 | 3 |
| FINE 7380 | Climate Change, ESG, and Financial Markets | 3 |
| FINE 7610 | Darwin Fenner Student Managed Investment Fund * | 3 |
| FINE 7650 | Fixed Income Analytics & Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7660 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| Tier 2 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCN 7290 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
| ENRG 7110 | Energy Modeling | 3 |
| ENRG 7200 | Energy Fundamentals & Trading | 3,4 |
| ENRG 7610 | Energy Trading: Wholesale Electric Markets | 3 |
| FINE 7140 | Venture Capital & Private Equity | 3 |
| FINE 7210 | Real Estate Planning, Finance, and Development | 3 |
| FINE 7270 | FinTech and Blockchain: Transforming the Financial Landscape | 3 |
| FINE 7370 | Algorithmic Trading and Quantitative Strategies | 3 |
| FINE 7510 | Econometrics and Forecasting | 3 |
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This course requires an application, available in the department.
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Offered in the fall semesters, this course is available to students in the 17-month program or to students with qualifying pre-requisite knowledge.
Financial Data Analytics Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 electives: | ||
| FINE 7180 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7270 | FinTech and Blockchain: Transforming the Financial Landscape | 3 |
| FINE 7370 | Algorithmic Trading and Quantitative Strategies | 3 |
| FINE 7510 | Econometrics and Forecasting | 3 |
| FINE 7660 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| MGSC 7100 | SQL Database Fundamentals and Business Intelligence | 3 |
| MGSC 7310 | Modeling and Analytics | 3 |
| MGSC 7320 | Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
| Tier 2 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7140 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCN 7290 | Accounting Analytics | 3 |
| FINE 7350 | Aaron Selber Jr on Hedge Funds *, 1 | 3 |
| FINE 7610 | Darwin Fenner Student Managed Investment Fund * | 3 |
| FINE 7650 | Fixed Income Analytics & Modeling | 3 |
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This course requires an application, available in the department.
- 1
Offered in the fall semesters, this course is available to students in the 17-month program or to students with qualifying pre-requisite knowledge.
Sustainable Finance Track
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 electives: | ||
| ENRG 7130 | Energy & Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ENRG 7850 | Renewable & Electric Power Markets | 3 |
| ENRG 7860 | Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance | 3 |
| FINE 7380 | Climate Change, ESG, and Financial Markets | 3 |
| ACCN 7000 | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reports | 3 |
| Tier 2 electives: | ||
| ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ENRG 7100 | Energy Markets, Institutions & Policy | 3 |
| ENRG 7110 | Energy Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7140 | Venture Capital & Private Equity | 3 |
| FINE 7180 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FINE 7350 | Aaron Selber Jr on Hedge Funds *, 1 | 3 |
| FINE 7610 | Darwin Fenner Student Managed Investment Fund * | 3 |
- *
This course requires an application, available in the department.
- 1
Offered in the fall semesters, this course is available to students in the 17-month program or to students with qualifying pre-requisite knowledge.