brussels
graduate
programs
graduate
degree programs
administrative
studies
master of science in administrative studies
financial
economics concentration
By presenting a strong conceptual understanding
of finance, analysis, and financial institutions,
the financial economics 
concentration
will allow you to cultivate the skills needed to
forecast and analyze information in the worldwide
market. Students will learn how to make informative
and detailed financial decisions within the context
of the larger global economic perspective.
Requirements
Prerequisites
All students must demonstrate proficient mathematical skills for management.
International students are also required to demonstrate fluent written and
oral English skills. Prerequisites can only be satisfied by obtaining a C
grade or better in the prerequisite course or by passing the waiver exams.
Courses to satisfy the prerequisites:
MET
OM 500B Introduction to Quantitative Management (2
credits)
MET
AD 501 Business Communications for International
Students (4 credits)*
*Please note: AD 501 must be taken during the first
semester.
Students are expected to satisfy the program prerequisites
prior to enrolling in a second course and before
any course that would require a specific prerequisite.
In addition to satisfying the prerequisites, twelve
four-credit courses, for a total of 48 credits, are
required. Students with demonstrable proficiency
in any of the core courses may apply to waive specific
courses. Waived courses from the core area must be
replaced by an elective in order to meet the 48 credit-hour
requirement.
Core Courses
6 courses/24 required credits:
MET AC 630B Financial
and Managerial Accounting
MET
FI 631B Financial Analysis
MET
FI 709B Case Studies in Current Corporate Financial
Topics
MET
FI 712B Financial Markets and Institutions
MET
FI 717B Investments Analysis and Portfolio Management
MET
FI 763B Multinational Finance and Trade
Concentration Electives
3 courses/12 credits:
Students may choose three courses from any of the courses marked with an F.
Students may choose three concentration specific courses.
Free Electives
3 courses/12 credits:
Students, with the approval of an advisor, choose three courses from the total
offering of core and elective
courses.
Boston
University Brussels offers Graduate Degrees, Diplomas,
and Certificates in Business Management, Administrative
Studies, Finance, International Relations,
Marketing, and Project Management. 
