Combining the best of two academic worlds, the Global Master of Finance Dual-Degree (GMF) programme offers you the opportunity to study in two top-tiered universities. Designed to educate a new generation of risk manager, research analysts, and investment decision-makers, the programme is delivered through a relevant curriculum and innovative pedagogy to support Asia's need for new business creation and innovation.The programme admits one class per year in a condensed 14-month format. You will take classes in five terms: a summer session at Olin, two academic semesters at SMU, another summer session at Olin and a final semester at SMU.Term 1 (July to August, Washington University, 6 Olin credits)Derivative Securities (1.5 credit units)Options & Futures (1.5 credit units)Investment Theory (1.5 credit units)Advanced Corporate Finance I (1.5 credit units)Term 2 (August to December, SMU, 5 SMU credits)Quantitative Methods and Statistics (1 credit unit)Hedge Funds (1 credit unit)Financial Statement Analysis 1 (1 credit unit)Fixed Income Analysis (1 credit unit)Financial Analytics & Innovation (1 credit unit)Term 3 (January to May, SMU, 4 SMU credits)Financial Modelling and Analytics (1 credit unit)Advanced Quantitative Methods & Economic Analysis (1 credit unit)Advanced Financial Statement Analysis (1 credit unit)Financial Sustainability & Alternative Investments (1 credit units):Term 4 (June to August, Washington University, 18 Olin credits)Data Analysis for Investments (1.5 credit units)Advanced Corporate Finance II (1.5 credit units)Valuing Strategic Corporate Investments (1.5 credit units)Mergers & Acquisitions (1.5 credit units)Electives (6 credit units)Financial Markets – Regulation, DC Immersion (3 credits)Financial Markets – Institutions, NYC Immersion (3 credits)Term 5 (August to February, SMU - 2 SMU credits)Postgraduate Professional Development Course (1 credit unit)Open Elective (1 credit unit)