Program Director: Dr. Randy Jorgensen
Program Office: Harper Center

Professors: Lee M. Dunham, Randy D. Jorgensen, Kenneth M. Washer

Associate Professors: Charles B. Braymen, Melissa K. Woodley

Assistant Professor: Tirimba Obonyo

Instructor of Practice: John Harris

Graduate Study in Investment Management and Financial Analysis

The Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis (MIMFA) program is designed to prepare students for careers in investments and financial analysis.  The program is guided by Code of Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct and uses as its foundation the curriculum of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) program.¹ Both a campus-based evening program, as well as online program are available. The CFA program is grounded in the practice of the investment profession. According to the CFA Institute, the program of study for the CFA charter is based on “a job analysis survey involving CFA charter holders around the world to determine those elements of the body of investment knowledge and skills that are important to the professional practice of investment management.” The program of study has a significant foundation in theory as well as practical applications of the theory and tools provided. Students who complete the MIMFA program will have the knowledge base to sit for each of the three levels of CFA exams but are not required to do so. More information on the CFA program is available at www.cfainstitute.org.

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Note: CFA, CFA Program and Body of Knowledge are trademarks owned by the CFA Institute.

Program Learning Goals and student learning outcomes

As guided by our mission and identity statements, the program learning goals (PLGs) and student learning outcomes (SLOs) below are written to reflect our beliefs about the attributes of business leaders who exemplify the Jesuit ideals.

Creighton-formed business leaders will:

PLG 1: Exhibit disciplinary knowledge and behavior essential in investment management and financial analysis.

SLO 1A: Demonstrate knowledge of essential basics of economics, statistics, financial statement analysis and financial instruments.

SLO 1B: Apply valuation models to estimate the value of financial assets.

SLO 1C: Demonstrate technological skills used in the investment management process.

PLG 2: Think critically to aid decision-making.

SLO 2A: Formulate and evaluate an appropriate portfolio for an investor.

SLO 2B: Interpret and synthesize data used in investment analysis.

PLG 3: Commit to action that demonstrates care for others.

SLO 3A: Analyze a business ethics situation and propose a course of action.

SLO 3B: Communicate respectfully and effectively.

SLO 3C: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of working effectively and in solidarity across the distinctions of human diversity.

PLG 4: Exhibit personal habits consistent with personal formation.

SLO 4A: Demonstrate deliberative reflection for lifelong personal and professional formation.

Admission

1. Eligibility for Admission: Applicants for admission to the MIMFA program must have a baccalaureate degree in business from an accredited institution of higher learning, or, if the degree is in a field other than business, significant work experience in the field of finance.
2. Application: A completed application form, personal essay describing how a master’s degree fits in with an applicant’s career objectives upon completion of the program, current resume, and a non-refundable application fee.
3. Recommendations: Two recommendations are required. The recommendations should be completed by persons other than family members who are capable of assessing an applicant’s performance in an academic or work setting.
4. Transcripts: Evidence of high scholastic potential. One official transcript must be sent from each institution of collegiate rank attended by the applicant. Transcripts should be sent directly from the collegiate institution to the Enrollment Services, Harper Center, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178. All such transcripts become the property of Creighton University.
5. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required for applicants who have work experience and a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA across all institutions attended.  If the applicant’s cumulative GPA is less than 3.00, the GMAT is required. For applicants without work experience, and for all applicants to the MIMFA and MFIN programs, a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA is required for the GMAT waiver.  All international students whose undergraduate degree was not granted by a US institution will be required to submit a GMAT score.  Regardless of the applicant’s cumulative GPA, the admissions committee reserves the right to require an applicant to submit a GMAT score if there are concerns regarding the applicant’s work experience and/or the student’s achievement across all math, statistics, economics and finance courses previously completed.
6. Test of English as a Foreign Language: The Graduate School requires all students who are native speakers of languages other than English to demonstrate competence in English.  International applicants who received their baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution from the following countries are not required to show proficiency in English; Australia, Canada, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Scotland, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, and Virgin Islands.  There are 3 test scores that can be used to demonstrate competence in English.  Only one of the three must be provided.  1) TOEFL: score of 90 or above on the Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) with no section below 20.  2) IELTS: overall band score of at least 6.5 with no section below 6.  3) Duolingo: score of 110 or above. 
7. Financial Ability: All international applicants who are formally admitted must provide a “Certification of Available Finances” form in order for the I-20 form to be issued by the Office of International Programs. Form available at www.creighton.edu/geo.
8. Prerequisites: Applicants to the MIMFA program must show evidence that they have completed undergraduate courses in accounting, finance, and economics.

Acceptance to the MIMFA program is granted to applicants who clearly demonstrate that they have high promise of succeeding in graduate business study. Interviews are not required as part of the admission process.

Degree Programs

• Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis (MIMFA)
• MBA/MIMFA Dual Degree
• BSBA-FIN to MIMFA Accelerated Program