Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science Financial Economics combines principles of finance and economics to analyze financial markets, institutions, and economic policies. Students develop skills in financial theory, econometrics, investment analysis, and risk management. Graduates are prepared for careers in finance, economics, consulting, and policy-making. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of financial economics and its applications. - Develop skills in financial theory, econometrics, and investment analysis. - Learn techniques for analyzing financial markets, institutions, and economic policies. - Explore principles of risk management, portfolio theory, and financial regulation. - Analyze and interpret financial and economic data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for effective financial economics practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Financial Economics** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in financial economics. - Fundamentals of financial markets, institutions, and economic policies. 2. **Financial Theory** - Principles of financial theory, including asset pricing, capital structure, and corporate finance. - Techniques for applying financial theories to real-world scenarios. 3. **Econometrics** - Principles of econometrics, including statistical methods, regression analysis, and time-series analysis. - Techniques for conducting and interpreting econometric analyses. 4. **Investment Analysis** - Principles of investment analysis, including security valuation, portfolio management, and investment strategies. - Techniques for evaluating and managing investment portfolios. 5. **Risk Management** - Principles of risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks. - Techniques for developing and implementing risk management strategies. 6. **Portfolio Theory** - Principles of portfolio theory, including diversification, asset allocation, and performance measurement. - Techniques for constructing and managing investment portfolios. 7. **Financial Regulation** - Principles of financial regulation, including regulatory frameworks, compliance, and policy-making. - Techniques for analyzing and navigating financial regulations. 8. **Practicum in Financial Economics** - Real-world experiences in financial economics, including internships, projects, and hands-on tasks in financial institutions, consulting firms, or policy-making organizations. - Application of learned skills in practical financial economics scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Financial Economics** - Comprehensive project applying skills in financial theory, econometrics, or investment analysis. - Delivery of a polished financial economics project, research paper, or presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Financial theory analyses, econometrics projects, investment analysis reports, risk management plans, portfolio theory studies, financial regulation analyses, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Financial Economics" by various authors. - "Principles of Corporate Finance" by Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, and Franklin Allen. - "Econometric Analysis" by William H. Greene. - "Investments" by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, and Alan J. Marcus. - "Risk Management and Financial Institutions" by John C. Hull. - "Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice" by Edwin J. Elton, Martin J. Gruber, Stephen J. Brown, and William N. Goetzmann. - "Financial Regulation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, finance, mathematics, and statistics. Suitable for students interested in financial markets, investment analysis, and economic policy. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional advanced degrees or certifications may be required for specialized roles. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Financial Economics and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Master's in Financial Economics, Finance, or Economics. Certifications from organizations like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute may also be pursued. **Target Audience:** Aspiring financial analysts, economists, investment managers, risk managers, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in financial institutions, consulting firms, policy-making organizations, and related fields. This major equips students with the financial, economic, and analytical skills needed to excel in financial economics, supporting careers in finance, economics, consulting, and policy-making.