Finance

Overview

This one-year Master of Science in Finance program boasts an in-depth curriculum enabling you to apply financial strategy to challenging, real-world business decisions.As a University Affiliation Program with the CFA institute, this program offers excellent preparation for Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and readies you for a wide spectrum of higher-level financial roles. The specialty areas available for finance professionals are limitless, including corporate finance, investment advisory services, fund management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking, and more.This 12-month, fully-online, MS in Finance program will allow you to specialize in financial innovation which includes, FinTech, Python coding, and big data. Program FeaturesAcquire a strong base of knowledge in finance covering financial theory, strategy, methodologies, analysis, and practiceFast track – complete this 36-credit program in just 12 monthsProgram starts in Fall (August) and Spring (January) with a fully online instruction formatSpecialize in Financial Innovation, including FinTech, Big Data, and Python CodingPractical training in strategic, analytical, and technical skills in FinanceLock-step program that helps you build a network of highly qualified industry professionalsIncludes professional development seminar series tooLearn from top-ranked, full-time faculty, including four CFA®-designated professors. Our PhD faculty offers specialized banking, financial risk management, portfolio management, corporate financial decision making, and fixed income expertise.Finance workshops before starting the program that aid in refreshing your financial skills.Enjoy streamlined “no red tape” registration and personalized attention at every stepDuring the program students can become Certified Bitcoin Professionals (CBP). CBPs are knowledgeable about the Bitcoin blockchain, Bitcoin transactions, and how the Bitcoin network operates. They are able to apply Bitcoin technology to their professional area of expertise and understand privacy aspects, double-spending, and other issues that relate to the currency.MSF online students can complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification remotely. BMC is a self-paced e-learning course that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets.