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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL RESOURCES

Welcome from the Graduate & Executive Business Programs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A . Meet our Staff B . Directions to Campus C . Area Hotels D . Campus Map

First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A . Wildcard Office B . Parking & Public Safety C . Emergency Closings/Class Cancellations

Staying Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A . Villanova Email Account B . myNOVA C . Configuring your Personal Laptop D . Accessing the Wireless Campus Network E . Purchasing a Laptop F . Computer Help & Support

Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A . Career Services B . Library Resources C . Wall Street Journal

Tackling Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A . Bursar’s Office B . Office of Financial Assistance

In Your Downtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A . Bartley Hall, Tomas J . Daniel Graduate Business Lounge B . Dining Services C . Fitness Facilities D . University Shop E . Philadelphia and the Surrounding Area

SPECIALIZED MASTERS DEGREES

The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A . Attire B . Do I Need a Car? C . Off-Campus Housing

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MAC)

Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Professional Development Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE (MSF)

Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Professional Development Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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WELCOME FROM THE GRADUATE & EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PROGRAM STAFFMEET OUR STUDENT SERVICES STAFF

ALLYSON HUTCHINSONAssociate Director(610) 519-8776allyson.hutchinson@villanova.edu

CONTACT ALLYSON REGARDING:• MAC & MSF Programming and Services• MBA & MSF Fellows Program• Academic Advising & General Student Support• Student Feedback

BILL ANDAHAZYAssociate DirectorGraduate Career Management& Professional Development (610) 519-4795 william.andahazy@villanova.edu

CONTACT BILL REGARDING:• Career Programming and Services• Alumni and Employer Connections• Case Competitions

MEET OUR FACULTY DIRECTORS

MICHAEL PAGANO, PhD Professor, Finance and The Robert J . and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair in Finance(610) 519-4389 michael.pagano@villanova.edu CONTACT FACULTY DIRECTORS REGARDING:

• Specific course questions• Syllabus• Textbook informationSHELLEY RHOADES, PhD

Associate Professor, Accounting & Information Systems(610) 519-4356 shelley.rhoades@villanova.edu

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BY CAR:

FROM THE NORTH:1 . Take the New Jersey Turnpike (95) to Exit 6

Pennsylvania Turnpike (276) .2 . Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (276)

westbound to Exit 20 (Mid-County Interchange) I-476 South/Chester .

3 . Take I-476 South to Exit 13 Villanova/St . Davids .

4 . Bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave) .

5 . Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for approximately one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see a sign for Villanova’s visitor parking lot on the right .

6 . On foot, proceed across Lancaster Avenue and follow signs to your desired destination .

FROM THE WEST:1 . Take Pennsylvania Turnpike (76) to Exit 326 -

Valley Forge .2 . Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 331A

(I-476 South/Chester) .3 . Take I-476 South to Exit 13 Villanova/St .

Davids . 4 . Bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East

(Lancaster Ave) .5 . Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue)

for approximately one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see a sign for Villanova’s visitor parking lot on the right .

6 . On foot, proceed across Lancaster Avenue and follow signs to your desired destination .

FROM THE SOUTH:1 . Take I-95 North to Exit 7 I-476 (Blue Route)

North-Plymouth Meeting .2 . Take I-476 North to Exit 13 Villanova/St .

Davids . 3 . Bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East

(Lancaster Ave) .4 . Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue)

for approximately one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see a sign for Villanova’s visitor parking lot on the right .

5 . On foot, proceed across Lancaster Avenue and follow signs to your desired destination .

BY TRAIN/TROLLEY:

VIA REGIONAL RAIL: Villanova University is accessible by two

different railway lines . The regional rail line runs from three separate stops in Center City Philadelphia and is a direct route to campus . The suburban rail leaves from the 69th Street station . For more information, see www.septa.org.

BY PLANE: Fly into Philadelphia International Airport, which is located 30 minutes from the Villanova campus .FROM THE AIRPORT YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS:

RENTAL CAR:1 . When leaving the airport, follow the signs

for I-95 South . 2 . Take I-95 South to Exit 7 I-476 (Blue Route)

North-Plymouth Meeting .3 . Take I-476 (Blue Route) North to Exit 13 St .

Davids/Villanova . 4 . Bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East

(Lancaster Ave) .5 . Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Ave)

for approximately one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see a sign for Villanova’s visitor parking lot on the right .

6 . On foot, proceed across Lancaster Avenue and follow signs to your desired destination .

TRAIN: 1 . Ask the attendant at the airport baggage

counter to direct you to the train station .2 . Purchase a combination ticket to the

Villanova Station . (All trains including SEPTA’s Regional Rail Line, R1 (Airport Line), go to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia) .

3 . At 30th Street, change trains and board SEPTA’s Regional Rail Line, R5 (Paoli Local) train to Villanova Station - directly on campus .

4 . When you exit the train, take the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks and walk straight through the walkway under Mendel Science Center .

5 . Follow signs to your desired destination .

MAIN LINE AIRPORT SERVICE (OR OTHER PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION):

This limousine service runs direct from Philadelphia International Airport to Villanova University . For more information, call (610) 525-0513 .

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

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AREA HOTELS WITHIN 5 MILES OF CAMPUS

NAME TELEPHONE DISTANCE TO VU

THE VILLANOVA CONFERENCE CENTER601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA 19087 (610) 523-1776 1 mile

RADNOR HOTEL 591 East Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, PA 19087 (610) 688-5800 1 mile

WAYNE HOTEL 139 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 687-5000 2 miles

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - DEVON 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 687-6633 4 miles

MARRIOTT WEST - CONSHOHOCKEN 111 Crawford Avenue, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610) 941-5600 4 miles

DOUBLETREE - VALLEY FORGE 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 337-1200 5 miles

EMBASSY SUITES - VALLEY FORGE 888 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Wayne, PA 19087 (610) 647-6700 5 miles

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT - VALLEY FORGE 258 Mall Boulevard, King Of Prussia, PA 19406

(610) 337-0700 5 miles

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS WHILE VISITING:• Bennett Taxi Services − (610) 525-1770• Rosemont Taxi − (610) 525-1777• Main Line Taxi − (610) 272-1000

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SERVICES AND OFFICES BUILDING # ON MAPAdmission Office (Graduate Business) Bartley Hall 27Alumni Affairs Alumni Hall 19 Athletics Davis Center 31 Jake Nevin Field House 35 Pavilion 32Bursar’s Office Kennedy Hall 21Campus Ministry St . Rita’s Hall 2Career Services Office Garey Hall 51Dining Facilities Bartley Hall 27 CEER 6 Connelly Center 23 Dougherty Hall 22 Driscoll Hall 28 Falvey Memorial Library 18 Garey Hall 51 St . Augustine Center 17 School of Law 50 Villanova Conference Ctr . Financial Assistance Kennedy Hall 21Health Services Health Services Building 30HR Development Graduate Program St . Mary’s Hall 52Human Services (for special needs) Connelly Center 23International Studies Middleton Hall 9President’s Office Tolentine Hall 5Public Safety/Parking Farrell Hall 47Registrar’s Office Tolentine Hall 5Student Services (Graduate Business) Bartley Hall 27UNIT Technology Services Bldg . 49University Shop Kennedy Hall 21University Advancement Picotte Hall at Dundale 62University Communication Tolentine Hall 5

DEANSDean of School of Business Bartley Hall 27Dean of College of Engineering CEER 6Dean of College of Liberal A&S St . Augustine Center 17Dean of College of Nursing Driscoll Hall 28Dean of Enrollment Mgmt . Geraghty Hall 46Dean of Graduate School, A&S Kennedy Hall 21Dean of School of Law School of Law 50Dean of Students Dougherty Hall 22

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FIRST THINGS FIRSTITEMS TO TAKE CARE OF BEFORE CLASSES STARTWILDCARD OFFICEThe Wildcard is your Villanova photo ID card that provides access to buildings including the library and Bartley Hall . Visit the Wildcard Office on the first floor of Dougherty Hall . Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m . (extended hours at the beginning of each semester) .

PARKING AND PUBLIC SAFETYStudent parking is available in the Main Lot . Parking fees are as follows:

Parking Permit (August to August) Full-Time Student: $100 Evening Student: $50For those students only taking classes in the Summer semester, a parking pass can be purchased at the discount rate of $40 .In order to register your vehicle, please follow the below steps:

1 . Login to myNOVA using your assigned student ID and PIN number .2 . Click on the NOVASIS link .3 . Click on the Register for Parking link .4 . Complete and submit the registration form .5 . Visit Public Safety in Farrell Hall to pick up your parking pass . Hours of operation are:

Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m . and Friday: 8:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m . . For more information, visit www1.villanova.edu/villanova/parking.html or call (610) 519-6990 .

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS/CLASS CANCELLATIONSIn the event of a weather-related emergency, class cancellation will be announced:

• Nova Alert: Villanova University has added text messaging to our emergency communications process . Nova Alert quickly contacts you during a major crisis or emergency to deliver any important information relevant to the situation . To sign up, please follow this link: www.alert.villanova.edu.

• On local radio stations (KYW 1060 AM) using the following call numbers: • Day Classes: 528 (Delaware County)• Evening Classes: 524 (Delaware County)

• By calling the University Snow and Emergency Line at (610) 519-4505• Via the web by visiting www.vpaa.villanova.edu

In the event a faculty member cannot meet the class on a given evening, the faculty will notify students via Villanova email .

MYNOVA myNOVA is the University’s online student information system . The myNOVA portal is customized to bring you the targeted information you need based on your university profile . Through myNOVA, you can access your grades and personal address, the Wildcat Newswire as well as information relating to class registration, the library and online classroom resources . In addition, myNOVA provides a gateway to other online systems, such as NOVASIS and Blackboard . To access myNOVA, go to novanet.villanova.edu and enter your username and password .

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STAYING CONNECTEDVILLANOVA EMAIL ACCOUNTOnce you have submitted your deposit, the University Information Technologies Department (UNIT) creates an email account for you . Information regarding your account will be sent shortly after you are registered for classes . If you do not receive this information prior to the start of classes, please call the Helpdesk at (610) 519-7777 or email support@villanova.edu . If you forget your password, you can reset it yourself at www.passwordreset.villanova.edu.

CONFIGURING YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTERIf you have a personal computer and would like help configuring it for efficient use within the campus network, contact the University TechZONE by calling (610) 519-7777 and following the prompts . The TechZONE is located in Vasey Hall, Room 101 .

For in-class use or to participate in distance learning, at a minimum, we recommend that your personal laptop has the following software:

• Processor Speed - Pentium III Class or better • Operating System - Windows XP Pro or Mac OS X • Hard Drive Size - 120 GB or more • RAM - 512MB • Ethernet Card - 10 Base-T or 10/100 Base-T • Software - Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel • Plugins - Macromedia Flash, Adobe Reader

ACCESSING THE WIRELESS CAMPUS NETWORKIn order to access the wireless campus network on your personal computer, it must meet certain requirements . For detailed information on configuring your PC or MAC, please visit www1.villanova.edu/villanova/unit.html.

• Windows XP Service Pack 2 • Villanova Wireless Secure w2 Client• Windows pop-ups must be enabled

COMPUTER HELP AND SUPPORT• UNIT Helpdesk: (610) 519-7777 . Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a .m . to 5:00

p .m .• TechZONE (610) 519-777 . Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a .m . to 7:00

p .m ., Fridays: 9:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m .• Students may also use the UNIT self-service help desk (SSHD) . Instructions are available

through their website: www1.villanova.edu/villanova/unit/helpsupport/sshd.html

STUDENT PRINT PROGRAMAll registered students automatically receive an annual print allowance ($60 for full-time students and $20 for part-time students) accessible with their Wildcard . iPRINT, located in Bartley Hall, is on hand for students’ black and white academic related work . Hours of operation and instructions are available through their website: iprint.villanova.edu/

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTHE UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER (UCC)Located in Garey Hall, the University Career Center partners with employers, alumni and the academic community to support the career development of students and alumni . UCC administers on-campus career fairs, resume and interview workshops, career and industry panels, and presentations to classes and student organizations . Students may also schedule individual career advising appointments .

In addition, career services provides access to various online tools. Examples include:• GoNOVA: A web-based system to help manage your career development process . To register

for an account, please visit: www.villanova.experience.com/experience/login. • Career Connections: A networking interface connecting students to alumni . • Extensive educational/vocational library . • For more information about the UCC, or to schedule an appointment, call (610) 519-4060 or

visit www.careers.villanova.edu . Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m .

LIBRARY RESOURCES Falvey Memorial Library, the chief source of academic information for the University community, offers collections, educational and consulting services, as well as technology, programming and a physical study facility . Librarians assist students with critical and evaluative use of information through personal consultation and formal instruction .Regular semester hours are:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a .m . to midnight• Friday: 8:00 a .m . to 8:00 p .m .• Saturday: 9:00 a .m . to 8:00 p .m .• Sunday: 10:00 a .m . to midnight• Holiday, exam week, fall/spring break and summer hours vary as posted . For additional

information, please visit www.library.villanova.edu/about/information/libraryhours

For specific questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact:Linda Hauck Business Librarian linda.hauck@villanova.edu Office Falvey: (610) 519-8744 Office Bartley: (610) 519-4374 Cell: (484) 685-6759

WALL STREET JOURNAL In order to help you keep abreast of current events in the financial community, all VSB graduate students are provided a free online and print version of the Wall Street Journal . Print versions will be sent to your home address on record at the Registrar at the beginning of the semester . For online subscriptions, once you receive your twelve-digit account number via email from the Wall Street Journal, you can go to wsj.com/student to activate your account . Enhanced features available online include:

• Personalized news and data with “My Journal” feature, RSS feeds, emails alerts and mobile reader

• Research database with nearly 30,000 companies, 31 industries and 3,000 topics• Access to global news from the Asia, Europe and Americas editions• Focus on presorted topics like Management, Economy, Personal Finance, Small Business and

Technology• Access to videos, blogs and podcasts as well as market data and industry trends in real time

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TACKLING TUITIONGETTING STARTEDTo apply for financial assistance for the 2015-2016 academic year, the Office of Financial Assistance recommends having the items below submitted to us two months prior to beginning the program to ensure the timely disbursement of Federal Direct Loan funds.

Please note that we advise all MAC and MSF students to plan for two months of living expenses out-of-pocket prior to beginning the program. While students are eligible to borrow for living expenses during the academic year, refunds from loan disbursements are typically not available until 7-10 business days after the beginning of the semester .

1 . Submit the 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fasfa.gov using 2014 tax information .

2 . Apply for Personal Identification Number (PIN) which allows you to sign the FAFSA on-line and electronically sign your Federal Direct Loan www.pin/ed/gov.

3 . Submit the 2015-16 Villanova University Graduate Financial Aid Application, which you can download from our website at www .villanova .edu/enroll/finaid and click on forms .

4 . Complete an Entrance Counseling Session online at www.studentloans.gov5 . Sign a Master Promissory Note for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan at www.

studentloans.gov 6 . If you will need a Direct Graduate PLUS loan, follow the steps on our website at http://www.

villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/financing/plus.htm to complete both an online electronic application and a VU Direct Graduate PLUS paper applications .

FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOANGraduate students can borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year in the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan . The Direct Unsubsidized Loan has a fixed interest rate of 6 .21%, which begins to accrue upon disbursement and a 1 .073% origination fee . Repayment will not begin until 6 months after graduation . By utilizing a borrower-based academic year, both MAC and MSF students are able to maximize their Federal Direct Loan borrowing capacity according to the following:

ACADEMIC YEAR MAXIMUMSUMMER SEMESTER $10,250 unsubsidizedFALL SEMESTER $10,250 unsubsidizedSPRING SEMESTER $20,500 unsubsidized**, not to exceed cost of attendance.

**In a borrower-based academic year, a student can borrow their full academic year’s eligibility in one semester as long as the full loan amount fits into the cost of attendance for that semester.

FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOANTo cover their expenses that exceed the Direct Unsubsidized maximum loan limit, many students will use a Direct Graduate PLUS loan .

The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan has a fixed interest rate of 7 .21% and origination fees of 4 .292% . This loan does require a credit check which is completed online as part of the electronic application . Repayment typically begins on the Graduate PLUS loan 60 days after the final disbursement, or you may defer payments while you are enrolled in your program and 6 months thereafter . Information about repayment and consolidation of Direct Loans can be found online here: www .studentaid .ed .gov .

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A private educational loan from a bank or lending institution can be another useful resource to cover the gap in costs the Direct Unsubsidized Loan does not cover . Applications for these loans are available directly through the lending institution . Once approved for an alternative loan, the Office of Financial Assistance will review the loan for school certification . This process includes confirming enrollment in your program, verifying the eligibility of the type of loan requested, and confirming that the borrowing amount requested fits into the academic year’s cost of attendance . Please view additional information available on our webpage: http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/financing/alternative.htm.

KEY REMINDERS• When planning for the upcoming academic year, try to create a realistic monthly budget

plan to help avoid unnecessary borrowing and to keep your borrowing at a minimum .• Plan for 1-2 months of living expenses out-of-pocket for the summer to have at hand before

the Federal Direct Loan funds disburse .• Disbursements between the summer and fall semesters must be equal, even though the

charges may not be the same for each semester. • We are happy to set up an appointment to discuss an individual financing plan for you .

ALTERNATE FINANCINGAlternative Loans or Private Educational Loans are administered by private lenders . There are a variety of lending institutions that offer these loans . Typically one would first take advantage of the Direct Loan and then if additional funding is needed, apply for one of these loans . However, if a student is non-matriculated or in a certificate program, the private educational loans provide a viable financing option . Applications for these loans are made directly through the lending institution . As part of this process the Villanova University Office of Financial Assistance needs to certify that you are a student and provide certain other information . Please view the Private Educational Loan Programs .

For further questions about the status of your applications, log on to myNOVA .

FINANCIAL AID CONTACT INFORMATIONFor financial aid related questions or for additional information, please contact:

Meghan PetskoAssociate Director for Graduate, Part-Time and Online Studies(610) 519-4010meghan.petsko@villanova.edu

The financial assistance office is located on the second floor of Kennedy Hall . Additional information is also available on their website, www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/. Hours of Operation are: Monday through Friday 8:30 a .m . to 5:00 p .m .

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IN YOUR DOWNTIMEBARTLEY HALLBartley Hall is a modern, wireless educational facility that includes state-of-the-art classrooms with power and data at every seat, an auditorium, cafeteria (The Exchange), four-story atrium entrance and faculty offices . The Tomas J . Daniel Graduate Student Lounge and breakout rooms are available for team meetings .

DINING SERVICESFor full details on locations and hours of operation, please visit www.diningservices.villanova.edu.

• Bartley Hall - The Exchange, Holy Grounds • Connelly Center - Belle Air Terrace, Freshens, Holy Grounds• Liberal Arts Building - St . Augustine Café • Dougherty Hall - The Corner Grill, The Italian Kitchen

FITNESS FACILITIESAll Villanova University students may utilize any of the following University athletic facilities .

Butler Annex: Rubber surface basketball/volleyball courts .Davis Center: The newest and best equipped fitness center on campus . Features free weights, life cycles and treadmills .Jake Nevin Field House: Basketball/volleyball court, locker rooms and administrative offices .The Pavilion: Four multi-purpose courts, five lane 200 meter track, pole vault pit, batting cages and locker rooms .St. Mary’s Hall Gymnasium/Pool: Hardwood intramural basketball/volleyball court, recreational swimming pools and locker rooms .Swim Complex: Ten-lane, 25 meters by 25 yard pool with 1 meter and 3 meter diving platforms and locker room facilities . For hours of operation, please visit www1.villanova.edu/villanova/aquatics.html.Tennis Complex: Outdoor tennis courts are located behind Kennedy Hall on the main campus, adjacent to Stanford Hall on the south campus and adjacent to St . Mary’s Hall on the west campus .Villanova Stadium: 5,900 square foot training center with weight training and cardio machines and free weights.

UNIVERSITY SHOPThe University Shop is a convenient, on-campus one-stop-shop for all of your textbook and basketball apparel needs! Located in Kennedy Hall, hours of operation are:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a .m . to 8:00 p .m .• Friday: 8:00 a .m . to 5:00 p .m .• Saturday: 10:00 a .m . to 4:00 p .m .• Sunday: Closed

NOTE: Please be aware that when the University is closed, the University Shop is also closed.

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PHILADELPHIA AND THE MAIN LINEWelcome to PHILADELPHIA and the MAIN LINE! Offering a unique blend of cultural attractions, performing arts, open spaces as well as top-notch cuisine, there is something for everyone in this vibrant community .

To get started, consider deciding for yourself whose CHEESESTEAK reigns supreme by sampling this Philadelphia classic at some of our favorite places:

• Pat’s “King of Steaks”• Geno’s• Tony Luke’s • Jim’s Steaks• Ishkabibbles

PHILADELPHIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AT A GLANCE

SPORTING EVENTSCitizen Bank ParkWells Fargo CenterLincoln FinancialPPL Park

HISTORYIndependence National ParkNational Constitution CenterBetsy Ross HouseEastern State Penitentiary

ART AND CULTUREKimmel CenterBarnes FoundationLongwood GardensPhiladelphia Art Museum

OUTDOOR RECREATIONFairmont ParkValley Forge National ParkNew Hope, Bucks CountyPhilly Magic Gardens

ENTERTAINMENTWells Fargo CenterThe Electric FactoryThe TrocaderoHelium Comedy Club

NOT TO BE MISSEDReading Terminal MarketSouth StreetPhiladelphia ZooPenn’s Landing

RESTAURANTS IN PHILADELPHIA

EVERYDAYBuffalo BilliardsChickie & Pete’sEl VezMonk’s CaféField House

DATE NIGHTBistro RomanoBuddakhanCuba LibreMorimotoSampan

SPECIAL OCCASIONLacroixXIX NineteenThe FountainForkBarclay Prime

RESTAURANTS CLOSERTO VILLANOVA

EVERYDAYFlip & Bailey’sGullifty’sKelly’s Bar & GrilleThe GrogThe Boathouse

DATE NIGHTMatadorPlateSusanna FooTangoVerdad

SPECIAL OCCASIONGeorges’NectarPondSavona

• www .aroundmainline .com

• www .phillyfunguide .com

• www .visitphilly .com

• www .allaroundphilly .com

• www .dailycandy .com/philadelphia

• www .aroundphilly .com

• www .philly .com

• www .phillywired .com

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THE BASICS ATTIREBusiness casual attire is required for all in-class graduate level courses, as well as out-of-class activities associated with the program . For men, this includes tailored slacks, khakis and corduroys . Collared shirts–including golf shirts, sweaters worn over a collared shirt, or turtlenecks worn with a jacket or sports coat–are also appropriate . Similarly, appropriate attire for women includes tailored slacks, khakis, corduroys, skirts and blouses or sweaters . A jacket, blazer, or sweater is also appropriate . Dresses, suits and ties are optional, but are required when an event warrants professional business wear .

DO I NEED A CAR?This really depends on where you decide to live while taking classes on campus . Villanova is easily accessible by train (details under Directions to Campus in Tab 1) and is within walking distance of some local restaurants and stores . In addition, you can call for a taxi from several local services, but you will not find available cabs on the surrounding streets of the University looking for patrons .

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGFor those requiring housing for one or more semesters, we recommend researching the off-campus and extended stay properties listed below .

While not an exhaustive list of all potential housing options in the surrounding area, this list provides a starting point for your housing search . Please contact the complexes directly to determine pricing and availability . Apartment buildings offering short-term leasing options are indicated with an asterisk .

You can also visit the Office of Residence Life’s dedicated off-campus resource page at: www.1villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/reslife/offcampus.html. Here you will find a guide to living off-campus, an extended list of properties as well as information about finding a student roommate . In addition, local housing is often available through www.philadelphia.craigslist.org. When using this website, search by nearby communities, including but not limited to: Villanova, Rosemont, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Conshohocken and Radnor .

If you have any questions about the area or would like to talk with a current student, please contact the Graduate Business Programs Office .

EXTENDED STAY HOTELS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE UNIVERSITY

AREA NAME CONTACT

CONSHOHOCKEN Residence Inn by Marriott(610) 828-8800 www .marriott .com/hotels/travel/phlcn-residence-inn-philadelphia-conshohocken/

KING OF PRUSSIA Mainstay Suites(484) 690-3000 www .mainstaysuites .com/hotel-king_of_prussia-pennsylvania-PA254?promo=gglocal

PLYMOUTH

MEETING Marriott Spring Hill Suites

(610) 940-0400 www .marriott .com/hotels/travel/phlpy-springhill-suites-philadelphia-plymouth-meeting/

Hyatt Summerfield Suites(610) 313-9990 plymouthmeeting .summerfieldsuites .hyatt .com/hyatt/hotels/summerfield/index .jsp

VALLEY FORGE Residence Inn by Marriott - Valley Forge

(610) 640-9494 www .marriott .com/hotels/travel/phlbw-residence-inn-philadelphia-valley-forge/

Embassy Suites – Valley Forge (610) 647-6700 www .vfsuites .com/

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AREA LOCATION CONTACT ROOM TYPE

ARDMORE Suburban Court Apartments ** 113 Cricket Avenue

(610) 642-1212 www .suburbancourt .com

Studios1 BR2 BR

Cricket Terrace 21 Cricket Avenue

(215) 922-6938 Mainlineapts@gmail .com Studios

Suburban Apartments ** 53 Llanfair Road

(215) 922-6938 Mainlineapts@gmail .com

1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/1 BATH

BERWYNResidence Inn600 West Swedesford Road (610) 640-9494

Extended Stays, Studios, Apartments and 2BR Suites

BRYN MAWR College Hall Apartments 801 Montgomery Avenue

(610) 649-7700 MarksApts@MarksApts .com

2 BR/2 BATH 3 BR/2 BATH

Bryn Mawr Gables ** 806 W . Montgomery Avenue

(610) 649-7700 MarksApts@MarksApts .com 1 BR Large Studios

Radwyn Apartments275 Bryn Mawr Avenue

(610) 525-9730 1 BR2 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH

The Radcliff House1000 Conestoga Road

(610) 527-0255radcliffhouse@uchweb .comwww .radcliffhouse .com

1 BR2 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH

Conwyn Arms830 Montgomery Avenue

610-525-8999UCHK3@uchweb .comwww .conwynarms .com

1 BR2 BR/2 BATH3 BR/2 BATH

The Tedwyn840 Montgomery Avenue

610-525-8999UCHK3@uchweb .com www .tedwynapts .com”

1 BR2 BR/2 BATH3 BR/2 BATH

Home Properties of Bryn Mawr105 H1 Charles Drive

(610) 525-2088 bryn .mawr@homeproperties .com

1 BR/1 BATH 2 BR/1 BATH

DEVON Home Properties of Devon **300 Avon Road

(610) 687-4522devon@homeproperties .com

1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH3 BR/2 BATH

HAVERFORD Korman Residential at Whitehall **410 Lancaster Avenue

(888) 262-0195www .kormanwhitehall .com

Studio1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/1 BATH

429 Apartments429 West Montgomery Avenue

(610) 525-8999UCHK3@uchweb .com

1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH

Bryn Mawr Suites701 W .Haverford Road

610-220-6454joegreenwald@comcast .net

1 BR2 BR3 BR

Waterford Apartments1925 Lawrence Road (610) 352-9750

1BR2BR3BR

Casa Del Sol Korman Residential410 Lancaster Avenue

(610) 658-7243(610) 658-0284www .kormancasadelsol .com

Studio1BR

APARTMENT COMPLEXES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE UNIVERSITY

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**Apartment complexes offering month to month leases .

KING OF PRUSSIA

Kingswood Apartments **580 Lewis Road

(610) 265-2650kingswoodleasing@morgan-properties .com

Studios1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH

Abrams Run Apartments90 Bill Smith Boulevard

(610) 265-5955abramsrunleasing@morgan-properties .com

1BR2 BR

ROSEMONT The Rosemont Plaza **1062 Lancaster Avenue

(610) 525-5300www .rosemontplaza .com

1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/2 BATH3 BR/3 BATH

ST. DAVID’S Brynfield Apartments430 E . Lancaster Avenue

(610) 642-2768www .halfpennyco .com

1 BR/1 BATH2 BR/1 BATH

Radnor Crossing Apartments **284 Iven Avenue (610) 687-1300 1 BR/1 BATH

2 BR/2 BATH

Regency Apartments313 Creek Drive (610) 688-1717

1 BR2 BR3 BR

VILLANOVA Villanova Crossing Apartments 1012 Lancaster Ave

(484) 802-1056 daveludin@comcast .net

1 BR2 BR

WAYNE Louella House40 Louella Court (610) 356-5115 1 BR/1 BATH

2 BR/1 BATH

Windermere Court Apartments **116 Windermere Avenue

(610) 667-1700www .mmcrent .com

Studio1 BR2 BR w/den

The Wayne House100 Windermere Avenue (610) 353-1166 1BR

2BR

TNT Apartments231 East Lancaster Avenue 610-353-1931 2BR/1BA

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MAC PROGRAMINFORMATIONThe MAC summer program begins on Tuesday, May 19 with a full-day Orientation beginning at 9:00 a .m . The following day, students engage in individual and group exercises as part of a Skills Bootcamp (required) to prepare them for the rigorous summer ahead . There is no need to register for classes at any point during the program as the Graduate Business Office completes registration and communicates the class schedule and confirmation with students via Villanova email .

In the email containing the last semester’s schedule, students receive a Prospective Graduate Form that they must then complete and return to the Graduate Business Office . Students must have completed all courses with a cumulative GPA of 3 .00 to be eligible for graduation and awarded a degree .

SUMMER SESSION I: MAY 20 - JUNE 15

May 19 Orientation

May 20 - May 22 Leadership Course

May 26 - June 15 Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: (9 a .m . to 12 p .m ., 1 to 4 p .m .)

May 25 NO CLASSES/ Memorial Day

June 17 - 18 Final Exams (9 a .m . to 12 p .m .)

SUMMER SESSION II: JUNE 22 - AUGUST 5

June 22 - July 24 Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (9 a .m . to 12 p .m ., 1 to 4 p .m .)

July 3 NO CLASSES/ National Holiday

July 28 - 30 Final Exams

August 3 - 5 Negotiations

The Villanova MAC program is centered around an intensive 12-week on-campus summer semester . Fall and spring semester courses are delivered in a flexible distance-learning schedule, allowing students to complete the 30-credit degree while working or participating in an internship .

*As noted above, classes will not meet on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday, or July 3, for the Independence Day holiday . Otherwise, classes meet MTRF: 9:00 a .m . to 12:00 p .m . and 1:00 p .m . to 4:00 p .m .

MAC COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMAC 8200 LEADERSHIP FOR THE NEW ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALFocuses on the leadership skills and mindset necessary for success in professional accounting . Explores the concept of self-leadership as the foundation for team, business, and strategic leadership . Develops self-awareness and self-discipline, promotes a global view, and offers leadership coaching and tips from the executive leader perspective . Provides practice in teaming, networking, communication skills, problem-solving, and professional presence through group activities and presentations .

MAC 8220 TAXES AND BUSINESS STRATEGYProvides conceptual overview of taxation from a planning and business strategy perspective . Topics include: tax planning concepts; tax policy objectives; ethics; calculation of POI; general rules for

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the taxation of business income and deductibility of common business expenditures; organizational form decisions; tax and business issues related to formation of corporations and partnerships, taxation differences of different organizational forms, and basic issues in corporate taxation .

MAC 8240 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT/STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT Covers innovations in strategic cost management and performance measurement . Topics include: activity based costing (ABC); activity basted management (ABM); the cost of resource capacity and the integration of ABC with the Theory of Constraints; strategic ABM for customers and suppliers; application of ABC to service industries; integration of cost and performance measurement systems; decentralization; segment reporting and financial performance indicators (ROI and Economic Value Added); and measuring customer, internal business process, and employee performance .

MAC 8254 VALUATION ISSUES IN ACCOUNTINGExplores emerging and controversial issues in financial accounting and the valuation of firms . Using case studies and actual financial statements, students are exposed to valuation issues with an emphasis on how financial data is used when calculating firm value . Aspects of financial statements and topics include: leases, pensions, stock options, goodwill, deferred income taxes and derivatives .

MAC 8265 ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE ACCOUNTING ENVIRONMENTCovers ethical theory and the history of accounting ethics as a background for an examination of current accounting scandals and the exploration of ethical issues in auditing, tax accounting, managerial accounting and other accounting professionals .

MAC 8280 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DISCLOSURE AND FINANCIAL REPORTINGCovers advanced financial accounting and reporting topics currently debated by the AICPA, the FASB and the SEC . Topics include business combinations; derivatives and financial instruments; stock compensation; foreign currency translation and transactions; valuation of intangibles and disclosures associated with corporate reorganizations, spin-offs, and restructuring .

MAC 8282 RISK MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE SERVICESProvides a business process orientation for the modern financial statement audit, based on cross-functional perspectives from auditing, accounting and business strategy . Covers the relationship between the financial statement audit and the assessment of client business risks; the evaluation of business controls; and the measurement of strategic and business-process performance . Cases are used to explore strategic issues and the new audit methodologies of large accounting firms .

MAC 8285 NEGOTIATIONNegotiation is the art and science of securing an agreement between two or more independent parties . Although it is a constant feature of our daily lives-at home, at work, and in the marketplace, many of us spend little, if any, time considering what factors make us more-or less- effective in a negotiation . This experiential course is designed to understand and practice negotiation in a broad spectrum of business interactions faced by managers, consultant and other professionals .

MAC 8287 ADVANCED TOPICS IN AUDITINGProvides a background on key issues being faced by auditors in dealing with accounting information systems in the current economic environment . This course relies on a research, case analysis, presentations by working professionals and lectures (videos) involving various topics such as fraud, impact of technology on accounting controls, and current topics impacting the effectiveness and efficiency of the auditing function .

MAC 8290 ADVANCED BUSINESS & TECHNICAL WRITINGProvides development in advanced planning, writing and research skills used in composing professional documents; special attention is placed on skills regularly used in the field of

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accounting . Course activities reflect the variety of professional writing experiences that learners typically encounter in a business setting .

MAC 8315 GLOBALIZATION ISSUES IN ACCOUNTINGFocuses on the impact of global issues on the accounting profession . Utilizing case studies, theory, and panel discussions from high-level professionals, accounting students learn how globalization affects the needs of clients and other stakeholders in relation to audits, management, finance and International Financial Reporting Standards .

MAC PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe MAC Professional Development Program (PDP) is designed to prepare students for a career in accounting . MAC students attend a CPA exam seminar, panel discussions with industry experts and recent college graduates, alumni events and workshops to enhance their resume writing and networking skills .

The PDP is a required element for all MAC students . The successful completion of the program requires attendance at all sessions . A final version of the PDP schedule will be distributed to students at orientation .

A SAMPLE PDP SCHEDULE

MAC JOB SEARCH PROGRAMStudents have the option to participate in the MAC Job Search Program, a lock-step program dedicated to providing the tools needed to successfully navigate the job-search process . Whether you’re on the path to securing an internship or a full-time job upon graduation, students can take advantage of Villanova’s On-Campus Recruitment Program and establish a job-search toolkit .

100% OF STUDENTS WHO COMMITTED TO THE JOB SEARCH PROGRAM IN 2011 SECURED A JOB BY EARLY 2012.

The Job Search Program consists of:

• Building a Recruitment Plan & Strategy Workshop• Spring Accounting Internship & Full-Time Job Search Process: Outlines the recruitment

process for both the Spring Accounting Internship (SAI) program and full-time job search process .

• Resume Week: A week dedicated to sharpening and finalizing MAC resumes to be used during the fall recruitment process . Supported by the University Career Center .

• “Meet the Firms” Networking Event• Video-taped mock interviews with a professional career counselor

SESSION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DAY IN THE LIFE: ROOKIE

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS PANEL

A dedicated panel of recent graduates from “the big four” and regional accounting firms share tips to successfully navigate the job search process and handle workplace demands .

RESUME WORKSHOP Whether employed or seeking employment, this workshop helps students understand the importance of a well-written resume and how to use your resume to network .

CPA EXAM Discuss the prerequisites for the CPA Exam and get insider tips to prepare for the exam from a leading CPA review firm .

NETWORKING SKILLS WORKSHOPThis interactive networking workshop covers the basics of making professional connections, proper networking etiquette and the value of joining professional associations .

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MSF PROGRAMINFORMATION The MSF summer program begins on Monday, June 1 with Orientation beginning at 9:00 a .m . in Bartley 2010 . In the afternoon on June 1 and in the morning of June 2, students will participate in the Skills Bootcamp .

Students progress through the program as a cohort, taking all classes together . There is no need to register for classes at any point during the program as the Graduate Business Office completes registration and communicates the class schedule and confirmation with students via Villanova email .

In the email containing the last semester’s schedule, students receive a Prospective Graduate Form that they must then complete and return to the Graduate Business Office . Students must have completed all courses with a cumulative GPA of 3 .00 to be eligible for graduation and awarded a degree .

SUMMER SESSION: JUNE 1 - AUGUST 12

June 1 Orientation (9:00 a .m .) and Skills Bootcamp Part 1

June 2 Skills Bootcamp Part 2 (9 a .m . to 12 p .m .)/Class Begins (1 p .m . to 4 p .m .)

June 3 – July 9 Session A Classes

Classes meet Monday through Friday (9 a .m . to 12 p .m . and 11 a .m . to 2 p .m .)

July 13 - August 12 Session B Classes

Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (9:00 a .m . to 12:00 p .m .)

*Classes will not meet July 3, for the Independence Day holiday .

The MSF Fall and Spring terms follow the VU Undergraduate calendar found at: www1.villanova.edu/villanova/vpaa/calendar.html.

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MSF COURSE PROGRESSION Villanova MSF students progress through the program as a cohort and complete classes together . The program begins in the summer semester and is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the professional competencies needed for a successful career in the financial services industry .

SUMMER SEMESTERMSF 8632 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe objective of the course is to help students understand and critically analyze the primary financial statements of a firm . This includes understanding the interrelationships between the three main financial statements and key financial ratios that can be obtained from them . The course also provides a basic understanding of accounting transactions, as well as an understanding of critical accounting concepts . Lastly, the course will provide familiarity with 10-K statements including footnote disclosures .

MSF 8603 VALUATIONThe focus is major valuation models and techniques used to determine intrinsic and relative values of business entities and assets . Emphasizes application of models and techniques to real world situations .

MSF 8605 SURVEY OF FINANCIAL THEORYAn advanced, graduate-level course in the theoretical foundations of finance and financial economics . The course begins with the fundamentals of decision making under uncertain conditions and progresses through the major theoretical contributions in the discipline .

MSF 8650 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PLEASE NOTE: THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER SEMESTER, STUDENTS WORK TOWARDS THE BLOOMBERG CERTIFICATION IN THE FINANCE LAB.

FALL SEMESTERMSF 8610 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONSAn advanced course surveying the key topics and inter-relationships between financial markets, financial institutions, and market microstructure design . Students will apply the theories learned in this course to numerous problems facing today’s financial institutions and markets .

MSF 8615 DERIVATIVESA comprehensive introduction to the markets for options, forwards, futures, swaps and other related derivative instruments . The course is designed to develop an understanding of how derivative markets operate, how derivatives are priced and how they are used .

MSF 8620 APPLIED CORPORATE FINANCEA survey course in corporate finance with applications to investment banking . Students develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories in finance and apply them to a wide range of practical business problems, including those related to the financial services industry .

MSF 8640 PORTFOLIO THEORY AND APPLICATION I A hands-on class where students manage real-dollar portfolios using various investment approaches . All students participate in live portfolio management while developing their financial analysis skills through a combination of rigorous fundamental research and quantitative

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techniques . Students have the chance to learn from market practitioners and industry experts .

SPRING SEMESTERMSF 8646 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE This course examines contemporary issues and topics of current importance and interest to the field of finance . Examples include Alternative Investments, International Finance, as well as other important subject areas in finance . Topics will be announced prior to registration .

MSF 8626 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS This course exposes students to the growing market for investments in non-traditional asset classes such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, commodities, natural resources, and real estate . The course will examine the risk-return characteristics of alternative investments, their correlation with conventional asset classes, and their use within diversified portfolios .

MSF 8641 PORTFOLIO THEORY AND APPLICATION II A continuation of Portfolio Theory and Applications I, a hands-on class where students manage real-dollar portfolios using various investment approaches . All students participate in live portfolio management while developing their financial analysis skills through a combination of rigorous fundamental research and quantitative techniques . Students have the chance to learn from market practitioners and industry experts .

MSF 8612 FIXED INCOME MARKETSThis course provides an introduction to fixed income markets and securities . Topics include techniques of valuation, interest rate determination and modeling, interest rate risk management, and bond portfolio management and strategies .

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MSF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Professional Development Program (PDP) for students pursuing a Master of Science in Finance degree is designed to enrich the graduate classroom experience and prepare students for success in the financial services job search process . This program is a required element of your curriculum, and successful completion of the program requires attendance and fulfillment of the following:

A SAMPLE PDP SCHEDULE

SESSION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CAREERS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial Services professionals give a brief description of their sector, discuss how to land that first job and what to expect in the first few years .

RESUME WORKSHOPPresentation providing general tips for writing effective resumes, followed by individual resume review with industry professionals and representatives from the Career Center .

NETWORKING WORKSHOPInteractive networking workshop and presentation to teach the basics of making professional connections, and proper networking etiquette with alums and industry professionals .

WORKING ON WALL STREET Corporate site visits followed by a networking reception with corporate recruiters and MSF alumni who work on Wall Street and in the surrounding areas .

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP Learn interview techniques from a financial services recruiter .

VIDEOTAPED MOCK INTERVIEW Using Interviewstream, a web-based interview practice application, you will conduct a mock interview and then have the interview reviewed by a career coach .

CONTACT MENTOR

Each student will be matched with a mentor based on his/her area of interest within the finance industry . In mid-June, you will receive your mentor’s name and contact information . You are expected to contact your mentor to introduce yourself and provide your background and interests, to learn about your mentor’s role in their organization, and to establish future communication to further your initial discussions .

BLOOMBERG ESSENTIALS Laboratory providing the basics of the Core Bloomberg Professional Service module and basic functionality of each of the primary market sectors .

DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Workshop that provides tools and resources for developing a personal brand and using that brand in the job search process .

TEN STEPS TO MAXIMIZING YOUR CAREER

Workshop that provides a high-level overview for effectively managing the job search and post-graduate studies career .