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 appropriate elective courses that match their learning needs and areas of interest. Sample courses include:

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

To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting Graduate Business Admissions at 305-284-2510, by email at msf@miami..edu, or by visiting the Miami Herbert Business School website.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum defines a common core of required courses (124 credits) and allows the selection of elective courses (10 credits). and a career-related course (1 credit). A minimum of 24 STEM credits out of the 35 total program credits is required for graduation. 20 STEM credits are core courses and 4 credits in elective courses. The equivalence to 2 credits in experiential learning is mandatory for the Master of Science in Finance degree. Experiential learning is defined as "learning by doing." All students must take FIN696 (Capstone) to meet their experiential learning requirements. 

The Professional MSF Track

Students may opt into the Professional MSF track should they have professional work experience within the finance field and cannot attend a full-time program. The potential list of electives is the same, but only some classes will be offered at night or weekends. It is assumed that these students would proceed at half the pace of the full-time program. 

Regular MSF Track and Professional MSF Track

Required STEM Core Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
Other Required Core Courses
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Electives10
Finance STEM Electives
FIN 644
Real Estate Investment and Appraisal
FIN 645
Real Estate Finance
FIN 646
Real Estate Risk Analysis
FIN 647
Introduction to ARGUS
FIN 648
Advanced ARGUS
FIN 651
Quantitative Stock Portfolio Management
FIN 653
Alternative Investments
FIN 654
Impact Investing
FIN 655
Smif Fund Analyst I
FIN 656
Sector Head for Student Managed Investment Fund
FIN 657
Smif Fund Portfolio Manager I
FIN 658
Chief Investment Officer
FIN 660
International Finance
FIN 668
Wealth Management and Financial Planning
FIN 669
Asset Management Analytics
FIN 671
Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance
FIN 674
Mergers and Acquisitions
FIN 679
Private Equity and Venture Capital
FIN 680
FinTech
FIN 681
Financial Institutions
FIN 684
Advanced Financial Modeling
FIN 690
Risk Management Insurance
FIN 698
Selected Topics in Finance
Other STEM Electives
ECO 695
Global Economics
Other Electives
ACC 628
Introduction to Accounting Analytics
ACC 670
Financial Reporting and Analysis
ACC 672
Financial Statement Analysis
BSL 694
Real Estate Law
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Investment Banking

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 674Mergers and Acquisitions2
FIN 679Private Equity and Venture Capital2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Electives6
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Investments and Trading

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 651Quantitative Stock Portfolio Management2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Elective8
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Wealth Management

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 651Quantitative Stock Portfolio Management2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 653Alternative Investments2
FIN 668Wealth Management and Financial Planning2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 679Private Equity and Venture Capital2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Elective2
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Quantitative Finance

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 669Asset Management Analytics2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 684Advanced Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
Other Required Core Courses
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Elective6
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Real Estate Investment and Finance

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 644Real Estate Investment and Appraisal2
FIN 645Real Estate Finance3
FIN 647Introduction to ARGUS1
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 659Real Estate Capital Markets2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Elective2
Total Credit Hours35

MSF with Concentration in Corporate Finance

Required Courses
ACC 600Accounting for Decision-Making and Control2
FIN 635Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance4
FIN 643Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure2
FIN 650Financial Investment2
FIN 652Fixed Income Securities2
FIN 670Corporate Finance2
FIN 671Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance2
FIN 674Mergers and Acquisitions2
FIN 683Financial Modeling2
FIN 685Mathematics of Financial Derivatives2
FIN 686Behavioral and Social Finance2
FIN 690Risk Management Insurance2
FIN 696Finance Capstone Project2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Elective4
Total Credit Hours35

Plan of Study

Regular MSF Track

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredit Hours
FIN 635 Quantitative and Analytical Fundamentals for Finance 4
FIN 650 Financial Investment 2
FIN 670 Corporate Finance 2
ACC 600 Accounting for Decision-Making and Control 2
MGT 697 Graduate Business Career Connect Course 1
FIN 643 Quantitative Finance and Market Microstructure 2
FIN 652 Fixed Income Securities 2
FIN 683 Financial Modeling 2
Elective or Concentration Course 2
 Credit Hours19
Spring
BUS 610 Communicating for Career Success 2
FIN 686 Behavioral and Social Finance 2
FIN 696 Finance Capstone Project 2
FIN 685 Mathematics of Financial Derivatives 2
Elective or Concentration Course 2
Elective or Concentration Course 2
Elective or Concentration Course 2
Elective or Concentration Course 2
 Credit Hours16
 Total Credit Hours35

Mission

The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to prepare students for finance-focused careers, such as an investment banker, financial analyst, portfolio manager, chief financial officer (CFO), wealth manager, or corporate finance manager.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will acquire the ability to apply appropriate analytical and quantitative models to a wide assortment of decisions encountered by finance professionals.
  • Students will acquire the ability to write effectively in order to excel as a professional in the field of finance.
  • Students will apply the financial concepts and quantitative and analytical techniques important to their chosen field of specialty. Students will apply their techniques and understanding by completing the many projects, experiential learning assignments, case analyses, and  the solution of real-world problems.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of career acceleration and lifelong learning strategies.