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Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Information Economics in Finance / Market Microstructures This course will introduce both the theory and empirical analysis of information economics and market microstructure. Topics include rational expectations and dynamic rational expectations models, information asymmetry and market imperfections, inventory models, Kyle's model on strategic traders, noise, and risk neutral specialists, insider trading, bid-ask spread, liquidity, information disclosure, trading mechanism, speculative bubbles, and investor herding behaviour.

Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) B8260 Treasury Management * Pre-requisite: B6005 Financial Management Focuses on the practical aspects of treasury management in corporations and financial institutions. The course will cover trading strategies in foreign exchange, money market instruments and derivative products and risk management controls in treasury operations in corporations and financial institutions. Practical trading sessions will be conducted in our Simulated Trading Room

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Derivatives Analysis This module introduces the concept of derivative pricing based on the idea of an arbitrage-free market. Basic derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps will be covered. Valuation models for forwards and the Black-Scholes model for options will be studied. The difference between forwards and futures will be discussed. The module contents will also address the hedging issue and the trading issue. From a hedging perspective, option Greeks, interest rate and currency swaps versus exposures, and forward-spot basis risks will be

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University International Trading Track (ITT) In july 2006, SMU launched a new Internatinal Trading Track (ITT) under the Bachelor of Business Management Programme. Students interested in the ITT are required to pursue Finance as a major. The track is supported by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and to date has attracted over S$1 million in funding support fom top international trading firms. The fund will be used to provide internships, industry collaboration, scholarships, study resources and networking visits. Students under this track must participate in the Industry Study Mission where they will visit

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Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Career Skills Choose Career Skills: The Finishing Touch, and one of the following: Negotiation Social Intelligence for Enhancing Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Negotiation Skills for Business Leadership Skills and Practices

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University The Business Options component in the BBM curriculum allows students to choose 3 other business courses offered by the School under Business Concentration, Global & Regional Studies and Technology & Entrepreneurship. Students may also opt for an Independent Study or take approved courses from other schools.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Term 2 Financial Statement Analysis 3 Advanced Quantitative and Economic Analysis Advanced Equity Analysis Advanced Fixed Income Analysis Advanced Derivatives Analysis Financial Modeling

MSc in Applied Finance Course Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Financial Statement Analysis 1 This module provides an introduction to key accounting concepts and knowledge. Accounting objectives, conventions and standards, and the rules that govern disclosure are examined. Other topics include ratio and cash flow analysis, analysis of inventories and analysis of long-lived assets.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Foundation Courses The foundation courses provide students with a basic background in math and economics. Students who have obtained good grades in these courses taken previously may be eligible for exemptions. 1. Calculus 2. Introductory Economics 3. Academic Writing (For students admitted in AY 2008/2009 onwards)

MSc in Applied Finance Course Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Financial Statement Analysis 2 This is a continuation of Financial Statement Analysis 1. Topics in this module include analysis of financing liabilities, analysis of off-balance sheet activities and hedging transactions, accounting for pensions and income taxes, and international accounting differences and their effect on financial statements.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Term 1 Financial Statement Analysis 1 Financial Statement Analysis 2 Economic Analysis Quantitative Methods and Statistics Corporate Finance Fixed Income Analysis Derivatives Analysis Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Hedge Fund Management This course will provide an overview and a framework for hedge fund management. Topics will include: hedge fund objectives, institutional features, statistical and econometric concepts, hedge fund strategies, fund of hedge funds, risk management, performance measurement and compensation issues.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Global & Regional Studies Choose International Economics, and one of the following: International Business Law & International Business Business Study Mission (BSM) Tax Planning Economic Development in Asia Doing Business in China : Communication and Business Approaches Intellectual Property Rights Global Financial Risk Management

MSc in Applied Finance Course Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Economic Analysis This module covers the principles of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, with particular reference to economic management and the financial markets. Our aim is to learn theories in order to apply them in analysis. Topics in microeconomics include supply and demand, competition and monopoly, externalities and the new IT economy. Topics in macroeconomics includes growth, trade, cycles and the recent developments in the rational expectation theory.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Quantitative Finance Compulsory Courses 1. Linear Algebra and Regression 2. Differential Equations 3. Real Analysis 4. Probability Theory and Statistical Inference** 5. Structured Finance 6. Investment and Financial Data Analysis 7. Stochastic Calculus and Finance Theory* 8. Numerical Methods* 9. Global Financial Risk Management 10. IS Software Foundations

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Structured Products This course will cover the use of structured products by fund managers for investment. These products include convertible bonds, mortgaged-backed securities, option-embedded bonds, equity-linked notes, dual currency options, reverse floaters and similar forms of innovative financial instruments. Participants will obtain a good understanding of the risk and return of these products, and their use in portfolio management.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Business Core The Business Core grounds students in the theories, concepts and working tools that are essential for operating in a modern business environment. 1. Business Law 2. Business Processes 3. Finance 4. Financial Accounting 5. Management Accounting 6. Management of People at Work 7. Marketing 8. Management Science 9. Introductory Statistics A or Introductory Statistics B 10. Strategy

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Course Details The 4-year BBM degree programme aims at developing well-rounded individuals who are schooled in a range of diverse subject areas. Each student must complete 36 courses* from all the subject areas. Each subject area covers a list of courses, from which the student chooses his/her preferences according to interests and pace. *Students admitted before AY 2008/2009 must complete 35 courses from all the subject areas

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Management Compulsory Courses 1. Entrepreneurship & Business Creation 2. Entrepreneurial Management 3. Any 3 Management Electives under the subject area of MGMT (i.e. course code starting with MGMT) Examples of Management Electives : 1. Entrepreneurial Finance 2. Power & Practice of Leadership 3. Business Study Mission 4. Seminar in Management Research Methods 5. International Business 6. New Product Development 7. Management of Creative Industries 8. Corporate Governance

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Operations Management Compulsory Courses 1. Supply Chain Management 2. Service Processes 3. Any 3 Operations Management Electives under the subject area of OPIM (i.e. course code starting with OPIM) Examples of Operations Management Electives : 1. Project Management 2. Manufacturing Planning & Control 3. Globalization and Business Process Outsourcing 4. Logistics and Distribution Management 5. Computer Simulation 6. Warehouse Management

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Corporate Strategy & Financial Performance Today’s financial analysts need to appreciate the impact that a strategy-focused organisation will have on the bottom line. This course will concentrate on building strategy maps and the know-how of translating strategy to operational terms. Different corporate strategies will be examined and a model developed to measure the performance of effective strategic planning. This will result in some appreciation of the balanced scorecard and the linking of metrics with goals.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Advanced Econometrics This course is a sequel to Econometrics. It covers advanced topics in estimation (maximum likelihood method and generalised method of moments), diagnostic techniques (portmanteau tests, residual based tests and heteroscedastic autocorrelation consistent methods), the analysis of stationary and nonstationary time series (unit root test and cointegration analysis), the analysis of panel data and the modeling of limited dependent variables.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Second Major There is also provision for students to elect a second major outside the Business School in: Accounting Actuarial Science Advanced Technology & Applications Business Statistics Economics Information Systems Law Political Science Psychology Sociology To qualify for a second major, students need to take additional courses as stipulated by the respective schools. Students may also elect to have a second major within the Business School . However, more courses would be needed to fulfill this choice.

Course of MSc in Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University Research Foundation Courses Four research foundation courses are given in Term 1. Econometrics Microeconomics Corporate Finance Empirical Finance Each course meets three hours per week during the Term.