Overview

The dual Master of Science in Finance and Accelerated MBA degree program allows students to earn both a specialized master's degree and an MBA. Students complete the two degrees in sequence--first, the M.S. program and then the Accelerated MBA program for a total of 65 credits. This program is designed for students with an interest in broadening their business education beyond the specialized scope of their first master's degree program. This dual degree program will provide a robust framework for acquiring both depth and breadth in business education.

Today’s employers demand agile-minded leaders with both true expertise and general business intelligence. Most MBA programs offer a year of generalist core courses before allowing students to focus on specialized business areas, such as Finance. We understand that today’s professional is eager to save time, maximize exposure, and dig deeper. This dual degree program will provide a robust framework for acquiring both depth and breadth is business education. 

Master of Science in Finance

The Master of Science in Finance develops quantitative and analytical skills demanded in today's competitive marketplace. The STEM-oriented curriculum integrates modeling, analytics, information technology, and quantitative methods into all of the finance courses. Students are able to personalize the curriculum by choosing course "clusters" that match their learning needs and areas of interest. Sample course clusters include:

• Corporate Finance
• Fintech
• Investment & Portfolio Management
• Wealth Management
• International Finance
• Financial Analytics
• Psychology of Financial Markets
• Sustainable Finance
• Real Estate Investments

Accelerated MBA Program

The Accelerated MBA program at the University of Miami Herbert Business School allows students to fast-track their career through hands-on opportunities in the city that is shaping the future of business. The Accelerated MBA gives eligible students the unique opportunity to earn an MBA in less than a year.  Candidates with an undergraduate degree in business or a graduate degree in business or related discipline are encouraged to apply. The MBA component of the dual degree program begins in May and runs through December, for a duration of 7 months..

To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting the Office of Recruiting and Admissions at 305-284-2510 or visit our website.

Admission Requirements

Requirements for Admission

• Completed application for admission submitted through BusinessCAS

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to BusinessCAS.

  • International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service such as World Education Services to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.

• Statement of purpose and short-essay responses to the career goal and program-related questions in BusinessCAS

• Current resume outlining your professional and/or academic achievements

• At least one letter of recommendation required.  Three may be submitted. 

• Official GMAT (or GRE) score to be sent directly to the University of Miami Herbert Business School by using the institution code below.

  • GMAT Institution Code is 7NV-S1-00

  • GRE Institution Code is 5815

• An official TOEFL or IELTS score is required as proof of English proficiency for international  applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language. The following minimum score is required for admission to a graduate business degree program.

  • TOEFL - 94 or above, institution code is 5815

  • IELTS - 7.0 or above, institution code is 4861 

If you do not yet have a GMAT or GRE score and/or TOEFL or IELTS score (international candidates only), you may complete and submit your application prior to taking the exam by indicating your approximate date within the Standardized Tests tab in the Academic History section. Select “Add Test Score” by the relevant test, then indicate that you have not yet taken the exam and add your estimated test date in the section provided.

Conditional Admission:  If you have not achieved the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score but possess a strong academic performance you may be considered for conditional admission. A minimal TOEFL score of 80 or an IELTS score of 6.5 is required to be considered for conditional admission. These students must successfully complete a 4-week Graduate Business English Certificate Course prior to matriculating in the academic program. Click here for more information about the English for Graduate Business English Certificate Course.

We encourage candidates to upload unofficial transcripts and test scores (if required) with their BusinessCAS application in order to expedite the review of their file while official documents are processed.

QUESTIONS?

Connect with Miami Herbert Business School’s graduate enrollment advisors at (305) 284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu, or visit the Miami Herbert Business School website.

QUESTIONS?

Connect with Miami Herbert Business School’s graduate enrollment advisors at (305) 284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu., or visit the Miami Herbert Business School website.  

Curriculum Requirements

The MSF curriculum defines a common core of required courses (14 credits) and allows the selection of elective courses (20 credits). A minimum of 12 elective credits out of the 20 total elective credits must be Finance (FIN) courses. A minimum of 24 STEM credits (12 required and 12 elective) out of the 34 total program credits is required for graduation. 

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One semester of part-time (10-20 hours per week) practical training and concurrent enrollment in FIN 695 is mandatory for the Master of Science in Finance degree. Practical training is defined as "alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school." The practical training and concurrent enrollment in FIN 695 must be approved in advance by the faculty director. International students in F-1 status are required to obtain authorization for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the Department of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) prior to engaging in off-campus employment.

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Students may take FIN 696 as a replacement for FIN 695 only if an internship cannot be obtained.

Master of Science in Finance and Accelerated MBA