Master of Science in Finance
Program Quick Facts
Program Length
36-48 Semester Hours of CreditDescription
The online Master of Science in Finance from the College of Financial Planning was created for those individuals who are to develop an advanced financial education that will propel them above others in the business world through gaining the technical competence that are needed for making financial decisions that can generate true value for today's business stakeholders.
Throughout the course of this online graduate degree in financial planning, students will develop a strong grounded foundation in 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, and will cover topics, such as:
- Economics
- Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Communication & Research Techniques for Master's Students
- Investment Management
- Money and Banking
- Global Finance
- Financial Decision Making
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Business Ethics
- Case Studies in Finance
- Managerial Economics
- Global Economics
- Derivatives
- Public Finance
- Technical Analysis
Your studies will emphasize technical competence, application of financial tools to decision-making, value creation for stakeholders, and professional responsibility and ethics.
You are required to complete 36-48 semester hours of credit (12-16 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