2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Joint Degree Programs
MBA/MSF
See MBA section of this catalog.
JD/MSF
The Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Finance (JD/MSF) prepares graduates to be successful in a world where legal and business matters are increasingly connected. Today's successful attorneys need to have the skills to address both the legal and financial impacts of a decision. The JD/MSF is ideal for candidates seeking an education grounded in both law and finance that prepares graduates to respond to the complexities of today's business environment.
Waivers
Students with an MBA or holders of Bachelor Degrees in business may be eligible to waive some or all of the prerequisite MBA courses, allowing for completion of the program in as few a 108 credits.
Program of Study
MSF courses are offered in the evening, making it possible to combine professional and educational goals. Classes run from 4:30 - 7:10 p.m. and 7:15 - 9:55 p.m.; each term two Saturday classes are scheduled in addition to the weeknight class, meeting from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Meals are provided for all MSF classes.
Admission Requirements
Students must be admitted to the Law School and the Sawyer Business School. Candidates for the JD/MSF must satisfy the admission criteria set forth by both the Law School and the Sawyer Business School. The JD/MSF requires the LSAT and the GMAT, however, in most cases the LSAT may satisfy the GMAT requirement. Applicants may apply during the first two years of Law School or after the first year as an MSF student. In addition to the requirements listed in the Sawyer Business School Graduate Programs section of this catalog, local candidates are required to complete an interview with the MSF Program Director as the final step of the admissions process. Applicants will be contacted by the MSF Programs Office to schedule the interview once all necessary documents are filed with Graduate Admissions.
MSF Curriculum
The JD/MSF Program is a total of 108-117 credits, depending upon waiver status. To qualify for the JD/MSF degree, a student must obtain 78 credits in the law school and 30-39 credits from the Sawyer Business School. Students should see the Law School curriculum requirements for information on Law School course requirements. Students may begin taking required MSF courses provided they have successfully completed or waived the following:
Prerequisite MBA Core Courses (12 Credits)
May be waived based upon prior academic work.
MBA 622 Operations and Data Analysis
MBA 630 Economic Analysis for Managers
MBA 640 Corporate Financial Reporting and Control
MBA 650 Value-Based Financial Management
Prerequisite MBA Elective (3 Credits)
Select one (1) course. May be waived based upon prior academic work.
MBA 610 Organizational Behavior
MBA 660 Marketing: The Challenge of Managing Value
MBA 670 Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
MBA 680 Managing in the Ethical and Legal Environment
MSF Required Courses (21 Credits)
MSF 800 Financial Statement Analysis
MSF 808 General Theory in Corporate Finance
MSF 810 Investment Analysis
MSF 812 Capital Budgeting
MSF 814 Options and Futures
MSF 818 Econometrics
MSF 820 Financial Policy
MSF Electives ( 3-9 Credits)
Choose between one and three, depending upon prerequisite course waivers. Contact the MSF Programs Office for information and advising.
BLLS 860 Securities Regulations
MSF 816 Financial Institutions Management
MSF 825 Multinational Financial Management
MSF 831 Portfolio Management
MSF 841 Financial Forecasting
MSF 851 Working Capital Management
MSF 863 International Financial Markets and Banking
MSF 871 Advanced Banking Theory
MSF 880 Investment Banking
MSF 881 Real Estate Finance
MSF 882 Financial Engineering
MSF 884 Fixed Income Securities
MSF 885 Risk and Insurance
MSF 887 Fundamental Equity Analysis
MSF 891 Seminar in Finance
MSF 895 Master’s Thesis
MGIB 850 London Financial Markets Global Travel Seminar
Advising
Upon entering the MSF Program at Suffolk, students are assigned an academic advisor by the Finance Department. Students are invited to discuss academic and career interests with their advisor. Advisors’ office hours are posted in the Finance Department, 9th floor of the Sawyer Building.