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Applied Financial Mathematics

Exit Examinations

The final requirement for the Professional Master's Degree is passing performance on an innovative exit project that will require an independent, scholarly, yet pragmatic piece of work that may take many forms. A comprehensive review paper on an appropriate topic could be assigned. Alternatively, the student could be requested to formulate a solution to a problem encountered in the particular career track chosen. It might be appropriate for the student to write a mock journal article or technical report on work encountered during an internship or other research-training phase of the degree. Some students might create complex financial simulation models and evaluate their results. Some students may already have positions secured prior to completion of the exit project. In these cases we would consult with the appropriate corporate partner to determine the type of exercise that would be most beneficial to the student's preparation for employment. The student and the Advisory Committee will determine the nature and time frame for completion of the exit project. The Advisory Committee will evaluate the project according to University guidelines. It is the intent of this innovative exit project to reinforce the discipline-specific competency and to provide an evaluation tool for relevant problem-solving abilities and writing skills.