Master of Science in Computational Finance - De La Salle University

For Local ApplicantsList of Requirements1. Application Form with 2”x2” picture.2. Original copy of Transcript of Records3. Original Copy of NSO Birth Certificate4. Transfer Credential (for non-DLSUgraduate)5. Two (2) Letters of recommendation(downloadable at DLSU website)6. Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume7. Personal Statement containing Academicand Career Objectives8. Two (2) pieces of 2”x 2” picture for testingpermit9. Certificate of good moral character fromprevious school/employer at least sixmonths from date of issuance10. Photocopy of research output (for Ph.D.applicants only)For International Applicants1. Application form with 2"x 2" picture(downloadable at DLSU website)2. Photocopy of passport3. Two (2) copies of Transcript of Records(Authenticated and Original copy)4. Certificate of Graduation (with degree title anddate of graduation)5. Two (2) copies of Certificate of No CriminalRecord (Authenticated and photocopy)6. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (formdownloadable at DLSU website)7. Curriculum Vitae or Resume8. Personal Statement (format can be viewed fromthe DLSU website)9. Photocopy of Research output (For PhDapplicants only)10 Two (2) pieces 2"x2" recent picture for testingpermitGraduate Admissions Office (GAO)LS Hall Rm. 101De La Salle University-Manila2401 Taft Ave, Manila 1004, PhilippinesTelephone Number:Trunk line (632) 524-46-11 local 468Direct line (632) 303-13-78E-mail: gaodir@dlsu.edu.phWebsite: www.dlsu.edu.phMaster of Science inComputationalFinanceGraduate School ofBusinessCollege of Business AndEconomics

Master of Science in ComputationalFinanceThe Master of Science in ComputationalFinance Program is an intensive program gearedtowards educating students, investmentprofessionals, and financial advisers to integratemathematical and statistical models and techniqueswith financial theory and computer technology.The program aims to prepare students,investment analysts, portfolio managers, and financialadvisers: To have the necessary foundations inmathematics, statistics, finance, andcomputer science disciplines, and to applythese disciplines to the latest computertechnology; and To meet the challenges and opportunitiespresented by the financial markets.Admission RequirementsApplicants to the MS in Computational Finance musthave: A bachelor’s degree in any of the followingfields: mathematics, statistics, economics,accounting, management of financialinstitutions, computer science orengineering; satisfactory admission test scores satisfactory interview and essay results three years of relevant work experienceMSCF CURRICULUMPRE-MSCF Courses UnitEconomics for Finance (FNC5000) (3)Business Law (BNG5000) (3)Statistics for Finance (MSC5010) (3)Financial Accounting (ACC5000) (3)Mathematics of Finance I (FNC500M) (3)Mathematics of Finance II (FNC501M) (3)Methods of Research (BUS7050) (3)IT WorkshopsCORE COURSESEthics BUS8300) 3Corporate Finance (FNC5020) 3Corporate Valuation (FNC5140) 3Multivariate Analysis (FNC512M) 3Investment Analysis (FNC5130) 3Time Series Analysis (FNC 519 M) 3Trading Software and Program (FNC516M) 3Securities Research (FNC518M) 3Advanced Financial Management (FNC5170) 3Portfolio Management (FNC5150) 3ELECTIVES (Choice of two electives) 6Written Comprehensive Examination (GSB600W)Or Thesis (GSB8510)(Management Research, 3 units, required)Total (excluding Pre-MSCF Courses) 36 unitsMSCF