SPECIALIZED MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

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02 Together We Prosper Gabelli Master of Science students come from every corner Gabelli in City 04 of the world and a wide range of undergraduate majors. 05 Gabelli at a Glance By learning from one another’s experiences, students add breadth and depth in their chosen business fields. 06 Gabelli Advantage 07 MS in Accounting Fordham’s Master of Science programs are unique in their concentration, but common in their mission: to graduate MS in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making 09 work-ready students who think critically, ethically, 11 MS in Business Analytics insightfully, and—above all—unconventionally. 13 MS in Global Finance The Gabelli School of Business sharpens 15 MS in Information Technology students’ knowledge, creativity, and skills to help them have a defining and lasting 17 MS in Management impact. Students refine their business 19 MS in Marketing Intelligence philosophies, through a mix of practical and theoretical learning experiences, 21 MS in Media Management including technical workshops, elective 23 MS in Quantitative Finance courses, and extracurricular research 25 MS in Taxation projects. Top firms seek out Gabelli School graduates for their analytical and strategic 27 MS in Global Finance (Online) thinking, strong communication skills, 28 MS in Management (Online) principled leadership, and commitment to collaboration and community. 29 MS in Strategic Marketing Communications (Online) 30 Application Requirements and Deadlines

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The best place to learn business is in New York City. At the Gabelli School, you’ll master strategy, execution, and leadership from some of New York’s top minds. Our classrooms are citywide laboratories, led by professors and professionals. We’re talking roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on learning that you can’t get from theoretical discussion alone.

Location is everything. Our Lincoln Center campus is just two blocks from Central Park and , in the heart of midtown . In a short subway ride, you can reach financial firms on Wall Street, advertising agencies on Madison Avenue, and the high- tech sector at Alley. A brief walk will put you at the doorsteps of some of the largest media companies, museums, and shows. Catch a cab to the hottest new restaurant or bar. We are close to the world’s top employers—a major plus when interviewing and interning—and Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station, which will take you just about anywhere you want to go.

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COUNTRIES REPRESENTED ALUMNI NETWORK STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS ALL MS PROGRAMS The alumni network of the Gabelli School of Business is 43,000 members strong. While graduates can be found all over the globe, many are concentrated right here in New York City. That means that students can benefit from the 22 20 expertise of thousands of alumni who are no more than a subway-ride away.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO PRACTICING BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE CAREER WORKSHOPS LAST YEAR While corporate and social responsibility are recent trends across the nation, Gabelli has been holding true to such values for over 100 years. In the spirit of Jesuit tradition, we believe that business must serve a higher 10:1 998 purpose than just profit. Business with purpose is reflected in our teaching with a commitment to ethics, and it echoes throughout our community and beyond. Gabelli graduates are compassionate business leaders who create transformational change. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE NUMBER OF ALUMNI IN NYC

35 11,000+ LOCATION With Wall Street a mere 5.7 miles away, and hundreds of companies throughout the city, Gabelli’s strategic location in the heart of NYC translates to convenience. Students can meet with a business partner for lunch or INDIVIDUAL CAREER SIZE OF THE GABELLI SCHOOL OF grab a coffee for an informational meeting with a potential employer before heading back to campus for class. ADVISING APPOINTMENTS BUSINESS ALUMNI NETWORK Managing school responsibilities and employment opportunities couldn’t be easier. 969 43,000+ APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Gabelli graduate students experience a hands-on approach to learning. Workshops on the latest software, COMPANIES REPRESENTED LEADING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS consulting projects for corporate clients, and guest lectures from executives in the field are just a few examples AT GABELLI EXCLUSIVE SPEAKING AT ON-CAMPUS AND of the opportunities students enjoy on a regular basis. Learning doesn’t take place exclusively in the classroom— EVENTS IN 2019-20 VIRTUAL EVENTS IN 2019-2020 that’s just where it begins. 267 108 CAREER SERVICES MILES TO WALL STREET ACTIVE START-UPS IN NYC With over 100 years of collective industry and recruiting experience, and career-coach certification from the International Coach Federation, our career experts help Gabelli graduate students learn to navigate their career search. Our Career Development Center provides one-on-one advising, workshops, program group sessions, 5.7 7,000 industry spotlights, mock interviews, case preparation, company site visits, networking opportunities, and more.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO INCOMING SMALL CLASS SIZES GABELLI GRADUATE STUDENTS IN FALL 2020 Our graduate business classes are intimate by design. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 35, students participate in class discussions, build relationships with their peers, and engage and network % RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP $ 54 WITH AN AVERAGE AWARD OF 18,000 with world-renowned faculty.

06 07 MS IN ACCOUNTING 30 CREDITS (2 terms, assuming prerequisites are met) Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSA GRADUATES CITIC Bank, Deloitte, E*Trade, EY, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, PwC, New York Life Insurance Company, Thomson Reuters

STUDENT POPULATION GMAT / GRE CPA PASS RATE CAREER PATHS IN 2016 SURPASSED THE FEMALE 78% OPTIONAL NATIONAL AVERAGE Analyst, Auditor, Risk Assurance Associate, Staff Accountant, Tax Associate MALE 22%

ACTIVE PARTNERS AT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRMS POPULATION “To me, the Gabelli advantage is the personal touch you receive. The professors and % staff at the school know your name, and therefore your experience is a lot more 150+ 80 personalized than what you get at most universities.“

OLATUNJI “TJ” IDOWU, MSA ‘16 Experienced Associate in Banking and Capital Markets, PwC

The MS in Accounting program at the Gabelli School of Business offers an interdisciplinary approach to accounting, exposing students to topics ranging from capital markets and valuation to big data and forensic accounting. Gabelli MSA THE MS IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAM HAS TWO STANDARD TRACKS: students have the opportunity to specialize while mastering the technical skills that are essential to landing the right career after graduation. The Accounting Technology Analytics track (STEM) focuses on: • Advanced Audit Concepts and Practices • Audit Data Analytics • Programming APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Derivatives and Analytics for Accounting • Accounting Information Systems • Career coaching and executive mentoring • Networking for Success events • Corporate Taxation • Career exploration speaker series • Specialized technical workshops • Intensive interview preparation The Accounting, Auditing, and Advisory track focuses on: • Accounting Information Systems • Accounting and Corporate Financial Valuation and Modeling

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM INDUSTRY GUEST • Advanced Audit Concepts and Practices • The Fordham Accounting and Tax Society SPEAKERS • Audit Data Analytics (FACTS) provides regular networking • Beverly T. Connolly, Partner, EY • Forensics events and opportunities to interact with • Joy Fernandez, Partner, EY • Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting top industry employers. Students also gain • Sanford I. Fisher, Partner, KPMG experience working with VITA (Volunteer • Edward Morrissey, Partner, Deloitte Income Tax Assistance) during tax season. • Michael J. O’Neill, Partner, PwC • Louis Romeo, Partner, Deloitte • Research Center: Center for • Mary Rosano, Partner, KPMG Professional Accounting Practices

08 09 MS IN APPLIED STATISTICS AND DECISION-MAKING 30 CREDITS (2 terms) | Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSSD GRADUATES American Express, Barclays Investment Bank, Cognizant, Convergex, Deloitte, Emblem Health, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Moody’s, Smart Capital International, United Nations, Uber

GMAT / GRE GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED CAREER PATHS OPTIONAL Consultant, Developer, Investment Analyst, Quant Analyst, Risk Management Manager 30

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE STUDENT POPULATION “STATISTICIAN” “Beyond bringing an unparalleled level of knowledge to the classroom, the professors FEMALE 47% RANKED #6 IN THE 100 BEST JOBS that I encountered at Gabelli worked hard to challenge me to apply business theories, % MALE 53 - US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT 2020 big data, web analytics, and statistical techniques to the real world.“ https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs

JESSICA ULBRICHT, MSSD ‘17 Manager, New York Client Consulting, Factset Research Systems

The MS in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making program at the Gabelli School of Business provides opportunities for students who want to advance in data science. A broad foundation in statistics and the ability to apply it to a specific field—such as finance, big data, or healthcare—is offered through specialized electives and THE MS IN APPLIED STATISTICS AND DECISION-MAKING PROGRAM workshops. FOCUSES ON:

• Applied regression analysis • Observational studies • Experimental design • Statistical methods • Judgment and decision-making • Statistical risk analysis APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Machine learning for statistics • Statistical theory

• March Data Crunch Madness competition • Students provided membership in HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM • Data mining workshops the American Statistical Association

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Business Analytics Society connects students with analytics industry leaders, and offers educational resources through special events and initiatives. • The Fordham Digital Business Society aims to create a professional network of students, faculty, and businesses in the field, as well as to inform students of the latest trends. • Research Center: The Center for Digital Transformation

10 11 MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 30 CREDITS (3 terms) Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSBA GRADUATES Accenture, Amazon, AXA Advisors, LLC, Bank of China, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, McKinsey Consulting, Morgan Stanley, PwC, Tesla, TD Ameritrade

GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED GMAT / GRE OPTIONAL 68 CAREER PATHS Analytics Consultant, Big Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Mining Analyst/Engineer, Data Warehousing Architect, Information Assurance Specialist, Predictive Modeler, Risk Analyst STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDENT POPULATION ANNUAL MARCH DATA CRUNCH

% MADNESS IN 2020 FEMALE 45 ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE MALE 55% 72 “The MSBA program is cutting-edge and gave me the opportunity to work on a project with the UN. As the VP of international students, I became a confident leader, which helped me stand out in the analytics field.“

JENNY (ZEYANG) GONG, MSBA ‘17 Businesses are awash in data—creating a growing need for professionals who Senior Associate, Data Science, Programmatic Buying Unit, GroupM can turn that information into profitable decisions. The MS in Business Analytics program at the Gabelli School of Business prepares students to apply leading-edge models, methods, and tools to data in ways that help companies to clearly see the road ahead. Our cutting-edge curriculum reflects the three pillars of analytics/ data science: visualization, statistics, and machine learning. You’ll receive world- THE MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROGRAM class instruction in advanced analytics fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, FOCUSES ON: and deep learning and benefit from our strength in core information technology, cybersecurity, Health IT, fintech, and enterprise digital transformation. • Analytics for managers • Data mining • Artificial intelligence • Deep machine learning APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Advanced Python programming • Risk analytics • Big data analytics • Text analytics • March Data Crunch Madness competition • Coursework and supplementary • Cybersecurity • Web analytics • Research-focused Design Lab workshops in latest software, including CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM • Data warehousing Python, Tableau, Spotfire, SPSS, and SAS • Curriculum collaboration with industry advisors and alumni • Elective courses available in fintech, blockchain, sports analytics, and more EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Business Analytics Society connects students with analytics industry leaders, and offers educational resources through special events and initiatives. • The Fordham Digital Business Society aims to create a professional network of students, faculty, and businesses in the field, as well as to inform students of the latest trends. • The Fordham FinTech Network (FiN) involves and connects Fordham students with the fintech industry and its professionals in a learning and professional environment. • Research Center: The Center for Digital Transformation 12 13 MS IN GLOBAL FINANCE 36 CREDITS (3 terms) RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSGF GRADUATES Bank of America Merrill Lynch, CITIC Securities, Credit Suisse, EY, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, JPMorgan Chase, Meixin Global Group, Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered Bank, Wells Fargo Securities

GMAT / GRE GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED OPTIONAL CAREER PATHS 66 Account Manager, Equity Research Associate, Financial Analyst, Investor Relations Associate, M&A Analyst, Proprietary Equity Trader, Research Analyst, Risk Management Associate

TH STUDENT POPULATION RANKED 9 IN NORTH AMERICA BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES % FEMALE 52 ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE MALE 48% th 9 “My experience at the Gabelli School afforded me the ability to acquire the technical skills—and the real-life exposure and experiences—that I needed to excel once I reentered the workforce, and to accelerate my career on Wall Street.“

BRENDON INTEGLIA, MSGF ’15 Equity Research Associate, MIBIT Capital The MS in Global Finance program at the Gabelli School of Business covers financial technology, emerging economies, global portfolio strategies, and other core topics in the field. Students develop specialized skills in functions that are valued by international companies, such as financial analysis, VBA, R, Python, Tableau, raising THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES ARE REQUIRED: capital, and managing assets and risk. º Basics of Finance º Basics of Economics º Basics of Accounting º Basics of Statistics All courses are available at the Gabelli School.

APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THE MS IN GLOBAL FINANCE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON:

• On-site informational meetings • High-tech innovative trading lab • Applied investment principles • Global investment principles with Wall Street executives with Bloomberg Terminals and sell-side research and global financial markets • Digital currencies such as blockchain • International finance management • Consulting projects for corporate clients • Dynamics of banking and finance markets • Investment banking • Economic data and data mining • Impact of financial regulation EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT • Financial modeling • Machine learning for finance • The Fordham Finance Society maintains close ties with its extensive alumni network • Fintech compliance and corporate finance CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM and also coordinates student participation in professional-development experiences, such as the CFA Institute Research Challenge and the ACG Cup competition. • The Fordham FinTech Network (FiN) involves and connects Fordham students with the fintech industry and its professionals in a learning and professional environment. STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS: • Research Centers: º Corporate Finance º Investment Management º Financial Analytics º Center for Research in Contemporary Finance º The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance

14 15 MS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 30 CREDITS (2 terms) | Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSIT GRADUATES ADP, American Express, AXA Advisors, LLC, Bank of China, Deloitte, EY, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Financial Accounting Standards Board, IBeeHub, MasterCard, Morgan

NEARLY HALF OF ENTERING Stanley, NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority, PwC STUDENT STUDENTS BRING PROFESSIONAL POPULATION GMAT / GRE WORK EXPERIENCE.* FEMALE 36% OPTIONAL *includes internships and post- CAREER PATHS 1/2 baccalaureate employment MALE 64% Business Technology Consultant, Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Digital Product Manager, IT Auditor, IT Security Manager, Systems Analyst GLOBAL CITIES PROJECTED GROWTH OF REPRESENTED % COMPUTER AND 13 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT FROM 2016 TO 2026 14 - U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE “My experiences at the Gabelli School helped me refine the skills I need in my career. From academic competitions to group projects, I am now equipped to constantly assess my team’s responsibilities with regard to client requests, as well as to communicate concisely with other teams.”

The MS in Information Technology is a professional program that provides the JOHN DEMARTINO, MSIT ’16 technical and managerial skills required for leadership positions in the field. With Vice President of Legal Reporting and Analytics Team, JPMorgan Chase courses ranging from information security to forensic computing, and specializations in tracks from IT risk management to digital business , students encounter specific issues in IT management that they will be prepared to successfully handle after graduation. THE MS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON:

• Advanced programming • IoT APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Data analytics • Mobile computing • Databases • Strategy • March Data Crunch Madness competition • Coursework and supplementary • Digital transformation • Systems development • Design Lab, part of the Center workshops in latest software, • Enterprise systems • Web development and for Digital Transformation including Python, Tableau, and SAS • Information security electronic platforms CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Digital Business Society aims to create a professional network of students, faculty, and businesses in the field, as well as to inform students of the latest trends. • Research Center: The Center for Digital Transformation

16 17 MS IN MANAGEMENT 30 CREDITS (2 terms) RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSM GRADUATES Argus Merchant Services, Diamond Equity Research, First Republic Bank, GAMCO Investors, Inc., Horizon Media, New York International Student Network, Tsing Capital Management LLC STUDENT GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED POPULATION GMAT / GRE CAREER PATHS FEMALE 48% OPTIONAL 23 MALE 52% Data Strategist, Financial Services Analyst, Global Quantitative Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Product Manager, Real Estate Analyst, Software Project Manager

% OF CEOS SAY THAT “CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) 64 IS CORE TO THEIR BUSINESS.“ - 2016 PWC GLOBAL CEO SURVEY ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE “The Global Immersion delivers a firsthand glimpse at how leading industries are developing socially innovative and sustainable solutions to society’s most significant challenges. This opportunity complements the academic experience by provoking you to reconsider traditional management models and explore new definitions of leadership and management.“ The MS in Management at the Gabelli School of Business focuses on responsible MICHELLE GONZALEZ, MSM ‘19 business practices and creative managerial problem-solving that produces benefits Associate, Development Program, Columbia Bank New Jersey for all. Students explore innovative business solutions that allow them to contribute to their industries—and the world at large—with a civic-minded approach.

THE MS IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON:

GLOBAL APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Business strategy for the modern world • Modern operation and supply IMMERSION • Design thinking chain management • Guest speakers from socially responsible Global Immersion is a required intensive • Purpose-driven marketing course that provides students with insights • Finance in sustainable organizations and innovative companies into the context of business innovation. • Leading organizations • Responsible Business Coalition • Career coaching and executive mentoring Students visit an international city and gain in the 21st century • Sustainable business and global exposure to the community, politics, and • Managerial statistics initiatives management economy through coursework, and

company and cultural visits. HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM • Modern management

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• Fordham Net Impact represents a new • Conferences: Net Impact NYC generation of business leaders who want 2019 Summit, Sustainability to use their careers to solve the world’s Accounting Standards Board toughest sustainability challenges. (SASB) Conference, Net • Research Centers: Impact 2018 Conference º The Center for Humanistic Management • Professional Associations: Net º Social Innovation Collaboratory Impact NYC, NY+Acumen, SASB

18 19 MS IN MARKETING INTELLIGENCE 36 CREDITS (3 terms) RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSMI GRADUATES Booz Allen Hamilton, Digitas, FCB, GroupM, McCann, MediaOne, NBC/Universal, Now This, Ogilvy Digital, Shutterstock, Universal McCann, Viacom, WPP

STUDENT INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES REPRESENTED POPULATION GMAT / GRE CAREER PATHS OPTIONAL FEMALE 67% 10 Brand Manager, Customer Experience Specialist/Manager, Customer Insights Manager, MALE 33% Data Scientist, Digital Marketing Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Marketing Consultant, Media Buyer, Media Strategist NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES THAT WORK 8 WITH MSMI STUDENTS IN APPLIED PROJECTS

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE # BEST MASTER’S PROGRAM IN E-BUSINESS AND 11 DIGITAL MARKETING “The end-of-year consulting project allows you to lead a large team to success by implementing key lessons to solve your client’s complex, critical issues. I enjoyed working with team members from different academic backgrounds and cultures.“

PAWAN “RAJ” RAJARAAM, MSMI ’16 In the MS in Marketing Intelligence program at the Gabelli School of Business, Data Scientist, IBM students learn both quantitative and qualitative approaches to understanding consumer behavior. Using the latest in big data analytics, combined with creative insights, students are enabled to design and implement the value-creating strategies that today’s marketers need. Nearly 90% of MSMI graduates seeking employment THE MS IN MARKETING INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON: have full-time jobs within 90 days of graduation. MARKETING ANALYTICS DEVELOPING MARKETING INSIGHTS • Data-driven decision-making • Analyzing language of consumers • Digital marketing analytics • Applied customer relationship APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Electives that can include data management • Professional-level analytical • Hands-on learning with Salesforce mining, advanced statistical • Consumer behavior methods, and predictive analytics project with real clients • Membership in American Marketing • Customer-driven marketing • Marketing analytics • Practical training with SPSS, Tableau, Association and invitations to its • Electives that include: strategic branding, • Marketing decision models integrated marketing communications,

and Excel analytical software exclusive networking events HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM luxury and fashion marketing • Ethnographic consumer insights EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Graduate Marketing Society connects students with marketing professionals and alumni with networking opportunities. It also runs an annual Marketing Plan Competition, Innovation Series, and career panels. • Industry Speaker Series: Top executives from marketing, media, and digital media come to campus every semester. Students interact with and learn the latest in marketing from New York’s thought leaders.

20 21 MS IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT 36 CREDITS (3 terms) Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSMM GRADUATES Booz Allen Hamilton, Digitas, FCB, GroupM, McCann, MediaOne, NBC/Universal, Now This, Ogilvy Digital, Shutterstock, Universal McCann, Viacom, WPP

STUDENT POPULATION GMAT / GRE GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED CAREER PATHS FEMALE 71% OPTIONAL 16 Digital Product Manager, Digital Strategist, Director of Social Media, Research Analyst, MALE 29% Senior Digital Analyst, Sports Media Analyst

ACADEMY AWARD NEW YORK CITY IS THE MEDIA WINNING ALUMNUS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE # 1 1 “Gabelli gave me the skills and insights to be competitive in a global industry. My professors gave me focused and personal instruction, and the flexibility of the program allowed me to tailor my education to my career as a film producer.”

ANDREW HEVIA, MSMM ‘15 Co-Producer, Moonlight The MS in Media Management program at the Gabelli School of Business prepares (Winner of 2017 Academy Award, Best Picture of the Year) students for careers in both traditional and new media industries, emphasizing innovation, entrepreneurship, public relations, marketing, brand strategy, social media, and new product development. The courses are taught by full-time faculty who are recognized experts in their fields, and visiting executives who have experience working with top media firms. THE MS IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON:

• Consumer adoption of new media • Intensive sector analysis: APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • Crisis communication television and music business and media strategies media systems and markets • Research projects for top New • Guest lectures from high- • Innovation in media • New media product development York City media firms level executives in the field business models • Social media

• Site visits to traditional media • Global Immersion focused on studying HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM companies and startups the economy of an international city

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Media and Entertainment Alliance student group organizes industry-relevant conferences and events. It collaborates with other New York City business schools to expand students’ professional networks, and it offers recruiting opportunities for students and alumni. • Research Center: The Center for Communications

22 23 MS IN QUANTITATIVE FINANCE 45 CREDITS (4 terms) RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSQF GRADUATES Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bloomberg, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Moody’s, Morgan Stanley, Numerix, RBC Capital Markets, Société Générale,

( )* GLOBAL CITIES REPRESENTED GMAT RANGE MID-50% CAREER PATHS 680-720 24 Financial Engineer, Quantitative Developer, Quantitative Researcher, Risk Analyst *2 YEAR AVERAGE

STUDENT POPULATION AVERAGE ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE GPA FEMALE 34% “The Gabelli experience is not just about learning from the best, though that is part MALE 66% 3.2 of it. More importantly, I find that the core values of hard work, curiosity, and honesty have stuck with me in both my career and my personal life.“

YUAN PENG, MSQF ’14 Associate, JPMorgan Chase

Behind every great financial-services firm, one finds great quantitative analysts. The MS in Quantitative Finance program prepares students to fill these crucial roles, teaching them how to construct models, analyze data, and write programs. In THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES ARE REQUIRED: addition to multiple programming languages, the curriculum covers mathematical º Basics of Finance* º Basics of Economics* º Financial Accounting* º Ordinary Differential Equations and statistical modeling techniques, as well as financial technology, all framed in the º Mathematics º Computer Programming º Linear Algebra º Multivariable Calculus context of actual financial problems. * These courses are available at the Gabelli School.

APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THE MS IN QUANTITATIVE FINANCE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON: • Internship opportunities in top financial- • Seminar series with leading services firms in New York City industry professionals • Advanced finance theory • Derivatives analytics • Research opportunities in machine learning, • Algorithmic trading • Machine learning and econometrics algorithmic trading, and financial analytics • Big data analytics in finance • R/Python/C++ for finance • Blockchain applications in finance • Risk management EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT • Computational finance CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM

• The Fordham Quantitative Finance Society aims to elevate students’ technical skills. Ongoing networking nights help students to best position themselves for the top financial-services firms. • Research Centers: º Center for Research in Contemporary Finance º The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance

24 25 MS IN TAXATION 30 CREDITS (2 terms, assuming prerequisites are met) Part-time option available RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MST GRADUATES BDO, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, HC Global, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, PwC

STUDENT ACTIVE PARTNERS AT THE CAREER PATHS POPULATION GMAT / GRE BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRMS Corporate Tax Manager, Hedge Fund Accountant, Staff Tax Accountant, Tax Associate FEMALE 78% OPTIONAL MALE 22% 150+ ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE CPA PASS RATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT “Gabelli gave me the support, leadership opportunities, and professional tools I POPULATION needed, as an international candidate, to not only land a role in a large accounting IN 2016 SURPASSED THE NATIONAL AVERAGE % firm but to also thrive there.“ 33 HANYING WANG, MST ‘16 Tax Consultant, Deloitte

The MS in Taxation program at the Gabelli School of Business is ideal for experienced candidates who want to reach the next level in their careers. Grounded in strong technical skills, applied learning, and deep engagement with industry professionals, THE MS IN TAXATION PROGRAM HAS TWO AVAILABLE TRACKS: the MS in Taxation program prepares graduates to master the latest tax code, and to be leaders within their organizations. The Corporate Taxation Track The Individual Wealth Management focuses on: Taxation Track focuses on: • Corporate tax planning strategies • Estate planning • International taxation • Tax implications of employee APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING and transfer pricing benefits and retirement plans • Partnerships • Tax planning for high-net worth • Specialized workshops and seminars • Networking for Success events • State and local taxes individuals • Taxation of U.S. and foreign expatriates

• Career exploration speaker series • Intensive interview preparation HIGHLIGHTS CURRICULUM • Tax provision • Training in use of digital and social • Career coaching and media in the job search executive mentoring

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• The Fordham Accounting and Tax Society (FACTS) provides regular networking events and opportunities to interact with top industry employers. Students also gain experience working with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) during tax season. • Research Center: Center for Professional Accounting Practices

26 27 MS IN GLOBAL FINANCE MS IN MANAGEMENT ( ONLINE) ( ONLINE) 36 CREDITS (4 terms) 30 CREDITS (4 terms)

The online MS in Global Finance program empowers business professionals to gain The online MS in Management curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of the specialized skills they need to succeed in today’s international financial services how businesses serve their customers, employees, and society. Students develop core industry. Designed for those who want to build a finance career in the global landscape, leadership skills that enable them to analyze and tackle contemporary management the program allows for direct access to industry-connected experts based in NYC. issues and learn responsible business practices needed to be a successful leader.

AS A STUDENT, YOU WILL: AS A STUDENT, YOU WILL: • Gain key domain skills, from asset valuation in global financial markets to international • Build foundational business skills in subjects such as accounting, finance, marketing, and financial management and financial econometrics; and statistics to gain a stronger command of numbers and data. • Analyze financial and economic data by applying data visualization and using • Benefit from the ease of an online program thanks to live, seminar-style online classes, programming languages such as Python and Matlab. interactive coursework available through a mobile app, and online study group sessions and one-on-one office hours.

RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES As part of the program, students will participate in a three-day residency experience in New York City, where they will hear from business leaders and network with students As part of the program, students participate in a residency experience in New York and faculty who have worked for some of the world’s most esteemed companies. The City. For three days, students will have the opportunity to test out their newly acquired residency is required. skills with a variety of companies and organizations in the business capital of the world. Residencies are required.

WHO IT’S FOR WHO IT’S FOR Graduates of the MS in Global Finance program can pursue a wide variety of career paths including: In addition to quantitative coursework, Fordham’s online Master’s in Management covers topics such as strategy, leadership and communications. The typical candidate audience • Investment Banking • Risk management usually consists of those with a non-business background looking to gain foundation- • Asset management • Corporate finance level knowledge.

GLOBAL WEWORK ACCESS GLOBAL WEWORK ACCESS

A great workspace is important for student success in the program. A great workspace is important for student success in the program. That’s why every Fordham Business Online student receives a That’s why every Fordham Business Online student receives a complimentary Global Access membership to WeWork. complimentary Global Access membership to WeWork.

28 29 MS IN STRATEGIC MARKETING 2020-2021 DEADLINE DATES COMMUNICATIONS ( ONLINE) 30 CREDITS (4 terms) FALL 2021

APPLICATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION FINAL DECISION RELEASE ROUND DEADLINE (Decisions released on a rolling basis until date The online MS in Strategic Marketing Communications curriculum prepares working listed below) professionals with the skills and the confidence to deliver creative, targeted approaches to marketing and media communications that drive organizations into the future. The Round 1* October 23, 2020 December 4, 2020 online courses of this program connect students with industry experts in the global Round 2* November 20, 2020 January 8, 2021 media hub.

Round 3* January 22, 2021 March 26, 2021

AS A STUDENT, YOU WILL EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: Round 4** April 9, 2021 June 4, 2021

• Understanding today’s consumers • Crisis management Round 5 June 11, 2021 July 16, 2021 • Social and digital media • Purpose-driven marketing • Persuasive corporate communication Spring 2021 November 13, 2020 December 18, 2020

Summer 2021 March 5, 2020 April 9, 2021 RESIDENCIES * Priority consideration for the Dean’s Scholarship is given to applicants who apply by Round 3. Residencies are three-day experiences that put students inside top New York companies, ** International students are strongly encouraged to complete an application by Round 4. where they network face-to-face with marketing and media executives. They explore the latest integrated approaches in marketing, advertising, and media as they see how companies like Ogilvy and Mather, Ketchum PR, BBDO, and Ad Club of New York deliver Securing your place in the next class of incoming We look for applicants that demonstrate the following Gabelli School MS candidates could set the tone for quality attributes: successful campaigns to broad audiences. Residencies are required. the rest of your business career. Our highly personal Leadership Communications Skills admissions philosophy is based on cura personalis, * * Teamwork Critical/Analytical Thinking a Jesuit principle built on a deep respect for each * * WHO IT’S FOR Ethics Emotional Intelligence individual and his or her potential. * * The job outlook for advertising, marketing, and promotions managers is expected to grow 10 percent—an estimated 249,600 new jobs—between 2016 and 2026. The MS in Strategic Marketing Communications online at Fordham prepares professionals in the APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS field with the integrated strategies needed to pursue those upper-level positions. • GMAT/GRE • Application fee: $150.00 Optional for Select Programs • TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DUOLINGO • Resume for international applicants GLOBAL WEWORK ACCESS • Essay(s) • Official undergraduate and A great workspace is important for student success in the program. • One letter of recommendation graduate transcript(s) That’s why every Fordham Business Online student receives a • Interview • Transcript evaluations for complimentary Global Access membership to WeWork. international applicants For current tuition and fees, please visit fordham.edu/GSBTuition

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