Finance
Metropolitan College
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Financial Concepts
MET AD 632
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of accounting and financial analysis. Includes accounting principles, measurement and disclosure issues, financial statement analysis, time value of money, cash flow projection and analysis, capital budgeting and project evaluation, bond and equity valuation, cost of capital and capital structure. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pmSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm -
Financial Regulation and Ethics
MET AD 678
Thoroughly reviews the important topics of financial regulations, policies, and ethics. Provides an overview of the financial systems, their history, problems, and issues, for the purpose of understanding the enactment of regulations as a method to protect the financial systems and investors. Regulators and their authority are identified, both domestically and internationally. Ethics, an extremely important aspect of finance, is discussed and explored. Ethics is a difficult topic to define and can be impacted by social norms. During the ethics portion of the course, students study where ethics have failed and caused major issues for the financial marketplace and individual companies. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pmYing Hu -
Quantitative Methods for Finance
MET AD 685
Prereq: (MET ADR 100 Introduction to R). Finance is a highly competitive and dynamic industry that demands quantitative-oriented professionals. This course equips students with empirical techniques which are used in the analysis of financial markets, with a strong focus on financial applications using actual data. The goal of this course is to provide students with a number of econometric techniques which are used in the analysis of financial markets based on asset pricing and corporate finance models. In particular, the emphasis is on classical linear regression models, time series analysis, and limited dependent variable models applied to the following topics: predictability of asset returns; event study analysis; econometric tests of the CAPM and multifactor models; and volatility modeling. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pmKarol Gil Vasquez -
Financial Markets and Institutions
MET AD 712
Investigates and analyzes organization, structure, and performance of US money and capital markets and institutions. Examines regulation of the financial industry and the role of financial instruments. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pmSeyed Noorian -
Derivative Securities and Markets
MET AD 713
Provides an overview of operation, mechanics, and structure of the derivative markets and covers in-depth quantitative valuation of derivative instruments, such as options, futures, and swaps. Involves risk analysis including risk arbitrage, and risk management. Emphasizes the theory and practice of derivatives-based trading strategies including hedging opportunities for risk mitigation. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pmHoward Holmes -
Mergers and Acquisitions
MET AD 714
Prerequisites: MET AD 504 and MET AD 522. Examines the corporate valuation process by which takeovers and other corporate control transactions take place. Includes financial forecasting, based on expectation models, scenario analysis, and due diligence. Emphasizes the defensive measures by management against hostile bids, buyout transactions, the relation of takeovers to capital structure changes, and the insider trading in takeover contests. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pmRodolfo Archbold -
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
MET AD 717
Prerequisites: MET AD 522 and MET 685. Develops a framework for understanding the various types of financial decision-making faced by financial managers and provides students with analytical tools for evaluating portfolio construction and management problems in a systematic manner. Includes analysis and determination of securities values. Problems of investment policy are approached through studies of portfolio selection methods and the valuation of special classes of securities. Offers quantitative strategies for portfolio diversification and risk management. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 18-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pmSan CheeNote start date -
Fixed Income Analysis
MET AD 719
Prerequisite: MET AD 522. Covers the nature and analysis of fixed income securities and provides an in-depth examination of some of the particular features of some major classes of fixed income instruments, valuation, sensitivity to risks, and management of fixed income portfolios. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pmSan Chee -
Multinational Finance and Trade
MET AD 763
Prerequisites: MET AD 522. Applies the concepts of corporate finance and risk mitigation to the problems of multinational financial management. Major topics include foreign exchange risk, and construction of hedging strategies using derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, and swaps to reduce multinational corporate risk. Addresses international financial flows and their impact on foreign exchange rates, capital flows, speculation, analysis of alternative foreign investments, analysis of sources and uses of corporate funds abroad, multinational tax and profit. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pmBarnet Sherman
Questrom School of Business
Questrom School of Business-Undergraduate
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Measuring Financial Value
QST SM 132
Undergraduate Prerequisites: SM131 previous or concurrent. Open to non-Questrom students who have c ompleted a semester of FT work at BU. - Prereq: (QST SM 131), previous or concurrent. Open to non-Questrom students who have completed at least one semester of full-time coursework at BU. Open to visiting students during the summer. This course offers an overview of fundamental financial analyses, such as time value of money, interest rates, basic valuation of cash flow streams, and basic stock and bond valuation. The content is relevant to understand a broad class of problems and decisions for businesses or individuals. It offers applications across decision domains. The teaching materials include online problem solving and case writing. Students may not take both QST SM 132 and QST FE 101 for credit. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noonFrancisca Rebelo -
Introduction Corporate Finance
QST FE 223
Pre-requisite: QSTAC 221; sophomore standing. Financial managers in a firm play a key role in determining which projects to pursue, aligning financial goals with overall business strategy, determining capital structure, budgeting and forecasting, and financial management. A basic understanding of these tasks is important to any career in the business world. FE223 introduces students to the workings of the financial markets and financial concepts that are used in business and investment decisions as well as in personal financial decisions. We begin with time value of money, interest rates and valuation of cash flow streams and apply these tools both to corporate finance (finance from the perspective of the firm) and to investments (finance from the perspective of the investor). The goal of the course is that, on successful completion, students will master time value of money (TVM) calculations and applications, understand the relationship between risk and return and be able to calculate the return on individual securities and portfolios, be able to apply discounted cash flow analysis methodology to valuing potential investments, be able to build a cash flow forecast and assess the need for additional capital, understand basic valuation techniques for bonds and understand the relationship between bond prices and market interest rate fluctuations, use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the equity cost of capital, calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of the firm, and be able to assess the impact of capital structure on the value of a firm. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pmJusten Carter -
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
QST FE 445
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE 223 or QSTFE 323) - Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, APT, Efficient Markets, and stock and bond valuation models. Introduction to forwards and swaps and their applications within investment strategies. Active vs. passive investment strategies, fundamental vs. technical analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Students are expected to become familiar with current events in the financial news. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pmFelipe CortesPermission required -
Corporate Financial Management
QST FE 449
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE 223 or QSTFE 323) - Covers the financial manager's role in obtaining and allocating funds. Includes topics such as cash budgeting, working capital analysis, dividend policy, capital investment analysis, and debt policy as well as their associated risks. Valuation of companies, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy are also covered. The course requires using financial models and spreadsheets. Applications are made to current events and everyday business finance problems. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pmFrancisca RebeloPermission required -
Real Estate Finance
QST FE 469
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE 223 or QSTFE 323). Provides an introduction to and an understanding of real estate finance. Draws together and considers major functional areas including structuring, ownership, finance, taxation, property valuation, and analysis. Students learn a framework for decision-making in the real estate investment and finance fields. Specifically designed to offer students interested in real estate careers a foundation upon which to build. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 2-5:30 pmW. Keith Munsell -
AI for Financial Analysis
QST FE 555
Pre-requisite: QSTFE 723; or QSTFE 445. This course introduces students to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools—particularly large language models (LLMs)—in modern financial analysis. Students will learn best practices in AI-assisted research, ethical considerations, and practical workflows for integrating AI into financial decision-making. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 9-11:30 amHao Xing -
Financial Management
QST FE 722
Graduate Prerequisites: QST MO712 or MO713, QST AC710 or AC711 (previous or concurrent) - Grad Prereq: (QST AC 710 or QST AC 711) and (QST MO 712 or QST MO 713), previous or concurrent. Financial Management examines three sets of problems: 1) saving and investment decisions by households, 2) investment and financing decisions by corporations, and 3) the role of securities markets and financial intermediaries in the economy. Decisions today affect the timing of and uncertainty about future flows of income; both timing and risk determine the current value of those future flows. This course develops the tools required to analyze these decisions and their interaction within the financial system. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 19-July 2)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmJusten CarterNonstandard course dates -
Corporate Financial Management
QST FE 820
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE712 OR QSTFE722) - Grad Prereq: (QST FE 712 or QST FE 722). Provides an in-depth analysis of financial considerations relating to corporate growth. Addresses the setting of financial and corporate goals in terms of maximizing shareholder wealth and relationships among working capital, debt levels, capital costs, dividend policy, growth, and the value of the firm. Also considers the requisite financial analysis associated with mergers and acquisitions and bankruptcy. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 18-July 1)
O1 (IND) Fri. 6:30-9:15 pm(IND) Mon./Wed. 6:30-9:15 pmNonstandard course dates. Also meets on Friday, May 29 -
Investments
QST FE 823
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE712 OR QSTFE722) - Grad Prereq: (QST FE 712 or QST FE 722). Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, Fama-French factors, APT, efficient markets, stock, bond and option valuation models. Introduction to forwards and swaps and their applications within investment strategies. Active and passive investment strategies, fundamental analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Arbitrage and hedge fund strategies. Understanding the assumptions underlying the different approaches and their limitations. Topics related to current events and the recent financial crisis. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 19-July 2)
O1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmFelipe CortesNonstandard course dates -
Finance Practicum: Industry Relative Value
QST FE 840
Pre-requisites: QSTFE 723 or QSTFE 722 or QSTFE 712. This course will allow students to enhance their skills by providing a framework for learning how fundamental analysis is applied to the analysis of the various industries within a benchmark. Portfolio managers often rely on analysts to guide them on which industries within the benchmark to over/underweight. Learning how to spot relative value between industries further enhances an analyst’s skill-set. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 1-4:30 pmJohn Devoy*Please note that this course will run on the six-week University summer schedule
Candidates for the MBA at Boston University are given first consideration for enrollment in the graduate courses offered by the Questrom School of Business.
Students currently matriculated as candidates for other graduate degrees offered by Boston University (including Metropolitan College on a case-by-case basis), visiting MBA students from other AACSB accredited institutions, and MBA alumni from Questrom or another AACSB accredited institution may be granted permission to enroll on a space available basis, provided that they meet criteria established by the Questrom School of Business for registration as cross enrolled students and the student fills out the appropriate cross enrollment application. All students must meet the prerequisites established for enrollment in advanced courses. Cross enrollment applications can be obtained from the Questrom School of Business Graduate Center, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 115 (617-353-2673).
Summer 1 classes begin Monday, May 19 and end Thursday, July 3. Summer 2 classes begin Monday, July 7 and end Thursday, August 21. There are no class sessions on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19), or Independence Day (Friday, July 4). Thursday, July 3, is a regular class meeting day for the Tue./Thu. courses listed on this page. Please note classes may run on a nonstandard schedule, with some Friday classes scheduled to take place.
Required Courses
Cohorted Professional Evening MBA (PEMBA) students take required courses with their cohort groups. Self-paced PEMBA students should be sure to follow the prerequisites when scheduling their core courses:
QST AC 711 Financial Reporting and Control*
*Not offered in summer 2025QST BE 721 Economics and Management Decisions
QST FE 722 Financial Management
QST MK 724 Marketing Management
QST MO 712 Managing Organizations and People*
QST OM 726 Creating Value through Operations and Technology
QST QM 717 Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making
QST SI 751 Competition, Innovation, and Strategy