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Understanding finance is a critical component in today's business environment. The effective allocation of resources and capital management can separate the most successful corporations from those that are bankrupt and insolvent. At Florida State University, specializing in finance will provide exposure to multiple areas such as capital markets, corporate financial decision making, portfolio management, and financial risk management.

The faculty at FSU are considered some of the best in the field, with three eminent scholars, conducting research in all areas of finance. Students will have access to these areas of specialization providing comprehensive coverage as well as the latest market evolutions within the field.

To find specific information on the courses, faculty, and general environment of FSU finance, explore the links provided

News & Information

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program started this summer—for more information; please go to the link below
http://cob.fsu.edu/grad/stories/new-msf-program.cfm

The "Most Prolific Authors in the Finance Literature in the World: 1959-2008 were recently announced. These rankings are based on publications in the "leading" 7 Journals in Finance and for 26 "Core" Journals in Finance. Four FSU Finance Faculty and three FSU Ph.D. Graduates in Finance were on this list.

The following were on the "leading" 7 Journals Ranking:
James Ang - 30th
David Peterson - 95th
David Humphrey - 119th
Bong Soo Lee - 131st

Ph.D. Graduates on the same list:
Bill Megginson - 144th
Jeff Madura - 177th

The following were on the "Core" 26 Journals Ranking:
James Ang - 14th
David Peterson - 20th
Bong Soo Lee - 128th
David Humphrey - 220th

Ph.D. Graduates on the same list:
Jeff Madura - 6th
Bill Megginson - 145th
Steve Pruitt - 236th

Gene Taylor/Bank of America Center for Banking & Financial Studies is established in the College of Business

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Ted T. Cecala, Finance alumnus, appointed to Federal Reserve Bank board

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The SunTrust Visiting Professor Speaker Series will feature presentations by well-known scholars in finance.

The Financial Management Student Association is for all finance majors. You are encouraged to join and take part.

Congratulations to the department of finance undergraduate scholarship recipients for 2009-2010!