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)
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
Elective Courses
(Choose three courses)
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
Elective Courses
(Choose three courses)
Notes:
- Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B).
- There is a five-year limit for completion of the program.