In today’s economy, clients and companies rely on finance professionals more than ever to help them effectively manage cash, assets, investments, and business risk. Gain relevant skills with an online MS in Finance.
Prepare to meet the increasing demand for trained finance managers and finance analysts with our online master’s in finance degree program. Gain hands-on preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) exam, Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) exam, or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) qualification exams. In fact, depending on the specialization you choose, you will take a simulated certification exam as your capstone project.
This master’s in finance aligns with industry needs to help you advance your career as a financial planner, manager, or analyst. Designed and taught by experts in the field, the employer-focused program features a practical approach that combines case studies, engaging discussions, and project-based learning. You can gain the in-depth knowledge and specialized skills you need for certification and a career in corporate finance, investment banking, financial management, financial markets, securities firms, government, and other settings.
Our master’s in finance online degree program is designed to prepare you for in-demand finance careers. Depending on your goals, you can choose from three specializations that focus on the specific competencies you need:
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
Our MS in Finance program offers three industry-aligned specializations to help you meet your career goals and prepare for professional certifications.
As U.S. and global economies grow, so do career opportunities for professionals in the finance field. Our MS in Finance program can help you prepare for professional and management positions in corporate finance, investment banking, financial management, financial markets, securities firms, government, and other settings. The program also helps prepare you for professional certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).
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Earn a high-demand degree from a top-ranked University. The University of Miami's online Master of Science in Finance is a AACSB-accredited program taught by the same unmatched faculty who teach on campus. Gain the tangible skills you need to be seen as a financial leader in your organisation with the option to earn one of two certificates (Corporate Finance or Financial Decision Making).
The University of Miami's online Master of Science in Finance program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). All online programs are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and 23 other professional accrediting agencies.UOnline’s MBA program is designed for those students looking to complete a first-class MBA education without enrolling in a full-time, on-campus program. The program takes the best of the University of Miami’s on-campus curriculum and adapts it in an online format. All courses are taught by the same high-caliber faculty members that also teach on-campus.
UOnline’s AACSB accredited program allows students to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations with multiple options for degree completion. Students have the option to earn one of two certificates alone or as part of the master's program.
Within each program, students will build advanced portfolios and become experts in the area of finance. Program alumni are currently working at top global companies including JP Morgan, United Airlines, Citibank, Kellogg, Boeing and more.
UOnline’s finance classes give you access to applicable content taught by world-class faculty and our online classroom gives you flexibility allowing advanced education to fit into your busy schedule.
Faculty are available through synchronous office hours that work with your schedule and act as both educators and mentors. You will also join a network of classmates with experience at industry titans including Deutsche Bank, Fidelity, PNC, TD Bank, and PWC.
The online finance program offers an interdisciplinary learning environment delivered by outstanding faculty with extensive real-world and academic experience. UOnline's faculty have taught at top universities such as Harvard, Yale, Northwestern and University of North Carolina and have professional experience at top global companies such as The Central Bank of Brazil, Deloitte and Touche and the Federal Reserve.
Gain knowledge in one of the most complex and important areas of business management. You explore the time value of money, capital budgeting, measurements of business performance and other financial concepts. You also examine mergers and acquisitions, risk management and financial restructuring. To make strong financial decisions that you can apply internationally, you study trade finance, the unique challenges of international financial management and the international monetary system. This rigorous program is ideal preparation for an M.B.A. program, a career in the financial world or a future managing your own company.
This program is offered in the spring and summer terms only.
Our AACSB-accredited M.B.A. with a finance concentration will help you advance your career in corporate finance and investment management. Our CFA Track is designed to help you prepare for certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst, which is awarded by the CFA Institute to candidates who pass three levels of examinations and meet the experience requirement specified by the Institute.
Upon the completion of our M.B.A. program, you’ll be able to:
In addition, M.B.A. graduates with a finance concentration will have the skills to:
Our AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program with a finance concentration puts you in the center of New York City—the world capital of finance and business. You’ll learn from experienced professors and top industry executives how to apply financial concepts, analyze financial data from multiple sources, and evaluate investment strategies. You’ll use cutting edge financial technology that incorporates live market data to better understand corporate decision-making, portfolio management, and valuation of financial assets, including derivatives.
Upon the completion of our M.B.A. program, you’ll be able to:
In addition, M.B.A. graduates with a finance concentration will have the skills to:
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All graduate programs at The New School for Social research can be completed full-time or part-time on our New York City campus. Competitive merit-based scholarships are available in all departments -- in recent years, 85% of master’s students have received merit scholarships at The New School for Social Research.
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Learn to interpret financial results and leverage predictive tools to guide action plans, forecasts and strategies for maximum performance.
Learn to guide your employer's company to successful growth using the latest analytics. Interpret financial results and use predictive tools to guide action plans, forecasts and strategies for maximum performance. You also examine the latest analytical techniques that industry executives use to shape their companies' future plans. Further instruction enables you to pursue a concentration in either accounting or planning.
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