Finance M.S. (MSF)
The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) is an accelerated program program that provides students the skills and knowledge required to start or advance a career in finance. The curriculum is designed to develop forward-thinking professionals with sharp analytic minds, effective communication skills, and the necessary vision to apply financial analysis skills in a wide variety of business situations. Business and non-business students will benefit from the depth and integration of the curriculum.
Students may take courses on a full-time or part-time schedule. Full-time students can complete the program in one year and part-time students can complete it in two years. Most classes are in the evening.
Requirements
Successful completion of the MSF requires 49 credits.
Total: 49
Waiver Policy
Students may be eligible for waiver of required courses in the MSF program. A waiver is based upon the student holding an undergraduate degree (earned within the previous seven years) in the specific discipline for which the waiver is sought. Specifically, the following courses may be considered for waiver:
Fin 516,
Actg 550 and
BA 522. A student can waive a maximum of 4 credit hours, thus reducing the required number of hours in the degree program. Students must apply for waivers.
*See MSF program website for a list of approved electives. Other courses, including study abroad, can qualify as elective credit if pre-approved by the program director.