Master of Science in Finance (online)
The Master of Science in Finance provides focused, graduate level education meant to prepare students for a professional career in finance. The program consists of 33 credits taken over a sixteen-month period beginning in August, January, or May. The program includes 3 credits of fundamental coursework in finance and quantitative methods plus 30 credits in more advanced finance topics.
To obtain detailed program admission and curricula information, please visit the website.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FIN 613 | Asset Pricing and Investment (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 614 | Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 615 | Psychology of Financial Markets and Financial Decisions (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 616 | Business Valuation (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 617 | Financial Derivatives (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 618 | Quantitative Finance and Trading (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 619 | Quantitative Portfolio Management (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| FIN 635 | Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance | 3 |
| Electives (select 3) | 9 | |
| Finance Immersion (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Real Estate Investment Analysis (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Fixed Income Markets (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Private Equity and Venture Capital Markets (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Financial Modeling and Valuation (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Financial Analytics Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (NEW COURSE) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Certificate in Financial Decision Making
For students who want to advance in corporate finance functions without committing to a full degree program. This certificate is taken beginning in August, January or May. Students would typically be working in such functions as the controller’s office, treasury management, capital budgeting, or investor relations. After completion, it is possible to apply for admission to the online Master of Science in Finance. Click here for the certificate's curricular requirements.
Certificate in Corporate Finance
For students who work in a financial setting and wish to further their understanding of finance but do not wish to commit to a full degree program. This certificate is taken beginning in August, January or May. Students would typically be working at a wealth management firm, a mutual fund, hedge fund, or pension fund. After completion, it is possible to apply for admission to the online Master of Science in Finance. Click here for the certificate's curricular requirements.
Mission
The Master of Science in Finance online program is designed to prepare students for finance-focused careers, such as a personal financial adviser, financial manager, financial analyst, financial services sales agent, or insurance underwriter.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Use teamwork, business communication, and organizational skills to effectively analyze information and present results in group projects.
- Apply analytical and theoretical approaches to financial topics.
- Use technology for financial problem solving.
