Master of Science in Finance

Overview
Program Requirements

The Master of Finance program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in finance. The curriculum comprises core courses in corporate finance, financial accounting, investment management, and more, along with managerial economics and financial institutions. As students progress, they can specialize in either Risk Management and Derivatives or Mergers and Acquisitions, each offering a range of targeted courses. This well-rounded program empowers students to excel in various finance-related fields, preparing them for successful careers as financial professionals, analysts, or financial planners.

Course enrollment will be available for the October 2026 session. Spanish language learners may complete the Finance program through select courses when course enrollment opens.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

Examine the corporate structure and valuation for strategic planning decisions.
Distinguish financial theories and methods to analyze data.
Evaluate capital investments and risk exposure in global markets.
Interpret ethical practices and regulations in financial decision-making.

Degree at a Glance

Degree at a Glance table - Master's Finance

Institutional Requirements

Core Requirements

General Concentration

Final Program Requirement

Total Semester Hours

Degree Program Requirements

Institutional Requirements (3 semester hours)

Institutional Requirements Courses Table

BUSN604

Fundamentals of Business Analysis

Total Semester Hours

Core Requirements (15 semester hours)

Core Requirements Courses Table

FINC600

Corporate Finance

FINC605

Financial Accounting

FINC610

Financial Institutions

FINC615

Investment Management

FINC620

International Finance

Total Semester Hours

General Concentration (12 semester hours)

The General Concentration will give students a deep understanding of financial systems and practices including capital investments, risk, derivatives, investments, and insurance. Those who select the M.S. general concentration will find themselves prepared for a management role in corporate finance. The MS General concentration will also prepare the student for international finance and working with foreign currencies. It will also cover alternative currencies such as Bitcoin. This concentration will focus on how corporations utilize the financial markets for funding projects, capital improvements, and acquisitions.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and practices, including capital investments, foreign and alternative currencies, risk management, derivatives, and insurance, preparing them for management roles in corporate finance.