Overview

The MS in Finance from Fairfield University can be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis. It's especially useful for those seeking certification as a chartered financial analyst (CFA), certified financial manager (CFM), or a financial risk manager (FRM). No matter which program you choose, you’ll work closely with a talented faculty committed to your career endeavors. Further, the Dolan School MS in Finance program is a member of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP).

Program Specializations

Business Analytics – develop your skills for continuous iterative exploration and investigation of past business performance to gain insight and drive business planning by using data and statistical methods.

Corporate Finance - broaden and deepen your skills in corporate development/strategic planning and/or risk management

Accounting – sharpen your accounting acumen. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree (BS or BA) with a major in accounting or the equivalent for the Accounting specialization.

Career & Professional Development

Today's graduate student must be prepared with skills to last a lifetime of job searches and career shifts. Dolan’s close partnerships with nationally recognized companies and successful alumni will open the door to top notch learning opportunities and lifelong connections.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance

Investment Analysis

Portfolio Management

Global Financial Markets and Institutions

Derivative Securities and Financial Risk Management

Financial Risk Management

Research Methods in Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

GMAT

Required

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General requirements

The GMAT/GRE exam is required for applicants to the MSF program.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) or have completed the equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program.
Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor.
Interviews.
A Completed Application for Graduate Admission Form
A Non-refundable $65 Application Fee
A Professional Resume.
A Personal Statement of self-evaluation of work experience and career objectives.
Official transcripts
The GMAT/GRE exam is generally required for applicants to the MSF program. This requirement may be waived for MSF applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: Graduates and current seniors of undergraduate business majors in the Dolan School of Business provided their overall Fairfield GPA is at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37200 USD / year

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In-State

37200 USD / year

≈ 37200 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

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