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The Master of Science in Financial Services Program at Saint Joseph's University is designed to prepare students for success in the fast-paced, dynamic financial industry. As one of few programs in the nation that is both AACSB-accredited and CFP-certified*, this top-ranked program offers students advanced credentials by building on professional planning, analytical and financial experience.

Overview

Saint Joseph's University Financial Services program teaches aspiring and experienced professionals about more than best practices. Students graduate prepared to create solutions, introduce new capabilities, improve client relationships, and ultimately, contribute to their organization's bottom line.

Critical expertise in the areas of:

Portfolio Management
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Risk Management
Pension and Benefits Administration
International Finance
Tax Planning for Management Decision Making
Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility

Students have the flexibility of attending evening classes at the University's main campus in Philadelphia or taking classes online.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Shareholder Value Management
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Portfolio Management
Tax Planning for Management Decision Making
Financial Statement Analysis
Personal Financial Planning
Personal Insurance Planning
Pension and Benefits Administration
Estate Planning
Risk Management
Advanced Financial Management
International Finance
Security Analysis of Investments
Mergers and Acquisitions
Derivative Markets
Finance Study Tour
Financial Plan Development Capstone
Topics in Finance
Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2022-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

30-42

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Finance Financial Mathematics Taxation View 118 other Masters in Taxation in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
Official transcripts for all credits earned, undergraduate and graduate
Two letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Personal statement

Tuition Fee

International

1107 USD/credit

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 1107 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
National

1107 USD/credit

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 1107 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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