Finance, Master of Science

Effective leaders are needed to answer the new challenges facing finance professionals with today’s changing markets and increased regulatory environment. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 2015 study, a graduate degree in Finance is one of the most desirable credentials for employment.

The M.S. in Finance teaches the core competencies and skill sets needed to succeed in business and enables a student to focus on their desired career path. Evening weeknight format. 36 credits. Select one of three concentrations:

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Investment Management 

Core Courses

(Eight courses required)

MFIN 5500Corporate Finance

3

MFIN 5501International Finance

3

MGPS 5010Communicating Effectively

3

MFIN 5502Financial Institutions, Money & Markets

3

MFIN 5503Financial Statement Analysis

3

MGPS 5020Managing Risk

3

MFIN 5504Investment Theory & Practice

3

MFIN 6000Final Project

3

Accounting Concentration

(One required course and three electives)

Accounting – Accounting professionals are a valued member of the CFO’s financial team by integrating the core financial and accounting competencies expected of financial managers. The accounting track provides undergraduate accounting majors with the credits and required courses for CPA licensure as well as important accounting skills for those pursuing financial management careers.

Required Course

MFIN 5800Intermed Financial Account

3

Elective Courses

(Choose three courses)

MFIN 5600Managerial Accounting

3

MFIN 5810Advanced Financial Accounting

3

MFIN 5820Corporate Taxation

3

MFIN 5830Computer Auditing

3

MFIN 5840Forensic Accounting

3

MFIN 5850Special Topics in Accounting

3

Corporate Finance Concentration

(One required course and three electives)

Corporate Finance – Finance professionals work to ensure effective use of capital, advise their business about project costs, make capital investments, and structure deals to help their companies grow.




Required Course

MFIN 5600Managerial Accounting

3

Elective Courses

(Choose three courses)

MFIN 5610Mergers, Acquisitions, Private Equity, Leveraged Buyouts

3

MFIN 5630Treasury Operations

3

MFIN 5730Fixed Income Analysis

3

MFIN 5611Financial Risk Management

3

MFIN 5650Special Topics in Corporate Finance

3

Investment Management Concentration

(One required course and three electives)

Investment Management – Investment professionals analyze markets and economic conditions, understand different securities and learn how to value them. They construct optimal portfolios that meet individual and institutional goals in the global competitive marketplace.




Required Course

MFIN 5700Investing & Security Analysis

3

Elective Courses

(Choose three courses)

MFIN 5630Treasury Operations

3

MFIN 5730Fixed Income Analysis

3

MFIN 5710Global Investments

3

MFIN 5711Options and the Future Markets

3

MFIN 5750Special Topics in Investment

3

Notes:

  • Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B).
  • There is a five-year limit for completion of the program.