Finance / Master of Science
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The Master of Science in Finance degree is specifically designed to prepare individuals to assume positions in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial services. The degree is intended for those who are focused in their field and possess the drive and motivation to succeed in the program.
Students will also be exposed to coursework in related fields, such as business analytics, accounting, and financial economics. Analysts need and acquire a complete view of capital markets from a financial economics and data analytics perspective to evaluate the financial performance of a business organization.
Utilizing the CFA Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge® as guidance, coursework in the degree will assist individuals desiring to take the CFA exams. Whenever possible, texts and materials used in the CFA Program will be used. The CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and Research) is the leading organization of investment analyst professionals with over 140,000 members in approximately 150 countries.
Program Benefits
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits in the program to earn the Master of Science in Finance degree. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the program. If the student’s GPA falls below 3.0, there will be a grace period of one 8-week session after which the student must bring the GPA up to the 3.0. Six hours of equivalent graduate coursework from a regionally-accredited college or university can be transferred into the program.
Degree Offered: Master of Science
Total Credit Hours: 30-39
Degree Requirements
Program: MS-FINA-2
I. Foundation Courses (6)
Students who have not completed a business undergraduate degree will be required to take the following Phase I coursework.
II. Core Courses (18)
IV. Core Business Analytics Courses (9)
BSAN 67900 is Required. Choose 2 other courses listed below.
III. Core Finance Elective (3)
Choose 1 of the following: