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Master of Science in Finance - Financial Analysis

Program Quick Facts

Program Length

39 semester hours of credit

Description

The College of Financial Planning's online Master of Science in Finance - Financial Analysis degree is an ideal program for anyone who is looking to be propelled above other in the financial analysis field, and who are looking to gain the technical competence to make financial decisions that can generate true value for today's business stakeholders.

This online graduate degree in financial analysis has been specifically created to guide students as they develop a grounded foundation for business, economics, and quantitative skills.

The courses will give you a strong conceptual understanding of finance as you hone your analytical and critical thinking abilities. Course topics include:

  • Accounting
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Economics & Derivatives
  • Equity & Debt Management
  • Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Economics
  • Derivatives
  • Analysis of Equity Investments
  • Analysis of Debt Investments
  • Managing Equity Investments
  • Managing Debt Investments and Quantitative Analysis
  • Advanced Portfolio Management
  • Money & Banking
  • Global Economics
  • Global Finance
  • Financial Decision Making
  • Corporate Finance
  • Technical Analysis
  • Case Studies in Finance

Your studies will emphasize technical competence, application of financial tools to decision-making, value creation for stakeholders, and professional responsibility and ethics.

Your studies in this major incorporate the CFA Institute's Body of Knowledge, preparing you for the CFA Level I, II, and III exams. You'll leave your studies with an in-depth investment knowledge gained via real-world situations and case scenarios you will be able to translate and put to use in the situations they may face with clients

You are required to complete 39 semester hours of credit (13 courses) with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.

Students must have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission