Masters Degrees in Financial Management, USA

The MSFA program at the University of San Francisco provides a unique combination of academic rigor and practical expertise.

This graduate program integrates the quantitative training required by the financial profession with solid grounding in the ethical behavior that underpins financial markets and transactions.

There is no city in the world like San Francisco. Transform your career in the SF Bay Area with the USF Master of Science in Financial Analysis.

The MSFA program at the University of San Francisco provides a unique combination of academic rigor and practical expertise.

Practical Expertise

Designed for recent graduates and students in the early stages of their careers, the full-time MSFA is a 1½ year program which includes a Research Practicum or Academic Immersion.

Academic Rigor

The USF Financial Analysis program curriculum covers the body of knowledge deemed necessary for the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation exams.

Values-Based Learning

The University of San Francisco has a rich tradition of leadership in ethics and values-based learning empowering students to achieve goals to truly “Change the World from Here.”

Program Overview

- Taught by USF Finance faculty and CFA-credentialed practitioners who are experts in their area.
- USF’s Master of Science in Financial Analysis program is a CFA Institute University Affiliate.
- The USF finance degree required courses include Micro & Macroeconomics, Equity and Fixed-Income Valuation, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Alternative Investments, and Ethics and Finance. The programs also enhance real-world uses of several spreadsheet applications.
- 18-month program with 35 credits
- Meets three days per week
- No work experience required
- Accredited by the AACSB, the highest standard of achievement held only by 5% of business schools worldwide

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The M.S. in Financial Analysis/MBA program is designed to prepare you with a solid managerial foundation grounded with the quantitative rigor demanded by the financial field. The MSFA/MBA program provides a cost and time savings of up to 24 units.

- Separate admission to each program is required
- Students must complete 19 units in the MSFA program, but not yet have their degree conferred, for eligibility to begin the dual MBA program
- Additional electives required for concentration in MBA program

The MSFA/MBA dual degree program combines the quantitative training required by the financial profession with the strong foundation of business management skills. With a sustained emphasis on teamwork, the MBA program helps you to develop an entrepreneurial approach to solve a wide variety of managerial problems in both startup and corporate settings.

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The University of San Francisco’s professional Master of Science in Financial Analysis program integrates the rigorous quantitative training required by the finance profession with a solid grounding in the ethical behavior that underpins financial markets and transactions. Pictured: John Ta MSFA '13, Matt Stalcup MSFA '13

Earn your graduate finance degree on your schedule with the University of San Francisco Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA) program.

This hybrid part-time program has in-person classes that meet approximately once per month combined with online learning, allowing you to balance new learning opportunities with your professional responsibilities.

The MSFA program at the University of San Francisco provides a unique combination of academic rigor and practical expertise.

Program Overview

- 22-month program designed for working investment professionals.
- Each online course includes instructor videos and guided assignments, between in-person class sessions.
- Two-unit courses meet in person approximately one Saturday each month, for three months.

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Program overview

The master of science degree in finance prepares students for managerial careers in corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, financial consulting, and financial institutions. Courses prepare students to sit for the Certified Financial Analyst exam. To complete the program in one year, full-time students must begin their studies in the fall semester.

Plan of study

The program of study consists of 10 courses and a field exam. Candidates must successfully complete the comprehensive field exam.

Curriculum

Finance, MS degree, typical course sequence:
-Accounting for Decision Makers
-Financial Analysis for Managers
-Securities and Investment Analysis
-Finance in a Global Environment
-Financial Management II
-Options and Futures
-Financial Modeling and Analysis
-One 700-level Statistics Course
-One 700-level Economics Course
-One 700-level Finance Course
-Field Exam

Other admission requirements

-Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
-Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred for international applicants and those applying for scholarships).
-Submit a personal statement.
-Submit a current resume.
-Complete a graduate application.
-International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit http://www.ielts.org.

Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at least four weeks prior to registration for the next academic semester for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas. Accepted students may defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.

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The University of Tampa Master of Science in Accounting program prepares students for the dynamic nature of a professional career in accounting. Offering both full and part-time schedules, the Master of Science in Accounting graduate curriculum includes courses to help students meet the educational requirements for professional certifications and related exams.

Accounting is often called the language of business. Organizations plan, assess and report the results of operations, financial condition and cash position using accounting principles to prepare financial statements that express business operations to both internal and external users of financial information.

External users assess creditability, performance, risk and investment potential, while internal users assess the efficiency of resource allocation, performance and achievement of strategic objectives in the daily management of a business. All organizations, whether large or small, rely on accountants to record and report the activities of the business.

The curriculum is tailored to expose students to specific areas of accounting, including:
- Internal Audit
- Federal Tax Accounting
- Business Law for Management,
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Financial Accounting Theory

Electives are also offered in:
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Not-for-Profit Accounting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Accounting Systems Control
- Business Valuation

Visit the website http://www.ut.edu/msaccounting/

Sykes College of Business

Sykes College of Business is an integral part of a 105-acre university campus nestled in the heart of Tampa. As a comprehensive institution, The University of Tampa provides a full spectrum of resources, qualified faculty and modern facilities.

The Sykes College of Business is one of the elite private schools in the Southeast accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier business accrediting organization, promoting excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education.

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ut.edu/apply

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The University of Tampa Master of Science in Finance prepares students for careers in the ever-changing financial industry. Changes in the investment industry and the financial markets require well-trained financial professionals to make value-enhancing decisions as information becomes available and the business environment changes.

Finance students are prepared for careers in private industry and government in such areas as banking, brokerage, individual and institutional investments, insurance, financial analysis and planning, portfolio management and more. Several courses have integrated the CFA® curriculum as provided by CFA Institute and are based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA® Program. Topics in these courses assist students in preparation for the CFA® exam.*

The College offers state-of-the-art resources such as the Huizenga Family Foundation Trading Center, providing Bloomberg Professional™ real-time trading information and hands-on financial management experience.

*CFA Institute, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by The University of Tampa or verify or endorse the pass rates claimed by The University of Tampa.

Visit the website http://www.ut.edu/msfinance/

Sykes College of Business

Sykes College of Business is an integral part of a 105-acre university campus nestled in the heart of Tampa. As a comprehensive institution, The University of Tampa provides a full spectrum of resources, qualified faculty and modern facilities.

The Sykes College of Business is one of the elite private schools in the Southeast accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier business accrediting organization, promoting excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education.

Find out how to apply here - http://www.ut.edu/apply

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Program overview

The master of science in computational finance is designed for students interested in computational or quantitative finance careers in banking, finance, and a growing number of additional industries. Professionals in these fields use their strengths in business, modeling, and data analysis to understand and use complex financial models, often involving differential and stochastic calculus.

The program addresses a vital and growing career field, reaching beyond banking and finance. Typical job titles include risk analyst, research associate, quantitative analyst, quantitative structured credit analyst, credit risk analyst, quantitative investment analyst, quantitative strategist, data analyst, senior data analyst, fixed income quantitative analyst, and financial engineer. Computational finance is an excellent career option for technically-oriented professionals in the fields of business, math, engineering, economics, statistics, and computer science. Programming knowledge is highly preferred.

Plan of study

The curriculum offers an integration of finance, mathematics, and computing. The required mathematics courses have substantial financial content and the experiential computational finance course, which students take during the summer, makes use of skills learned in the mathematics, analytics, and finance courses taken up to that point. The program has a strong multidisciplinary nature and combines the expertise of four of RIT's colleges. The program is a full-time, 17-month curriculum beginning exclusively in the fall. The program ends with a required non-credit comprehensive exam based on the courses completed by the student.

Curriculum

Computational finance, MS degree, typical course sequence:
-Accounting for Decision Makers
-Survey of Finance
-Equity Analysis
-Debt Analysis
-Advanced Derivatives
-Mathematics for Finance I
-Mathematics for Finance II
-Analytics Electives
-Electives
-Computational Finance Experience

Other admission requirements

-Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
-Submit the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (GMAT preferred).
-Submit a personal statement (Applicants should explain why their background, please indicate mathematical and programming knowledge, and interests make them suitable for the program).
-Submit a current resume, and complete a graduate application.
-International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions. For additional information on the IELTS, visit http://www.ielts.org.
-Completed applications for admission should be on file in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at least four weeks prior to registration for the next academic semester for students from the United States, and up to 10 weeks prior for international students applying for student visas.
-Accepted students can defer enrollment for up to one year. After one year, a new application must be submitted and will be re-evaluated based on the most current admission standards.

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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.

Specialisations

• Financial Decision Making
• Corporate Finance
• International Investments and Valuation
• Portfolio Management 

Flexible Degree and Certificate Options

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. 

A Rigorous Finance Degree without Compromise

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.

Finance Faculty Spotlights

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.

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Graduate students at The New School for Social Research ask the kind of questions that challenge the status quo across the social sciences and humanities.

Guided by rigorous scholarship and a desire to apply academic discourse and discovery to current social problems, they critically examine interdisciplinary fields to become a force of new knowledge and ideas in the world.

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.

Change begins with a question. What will you ask?

Program Highlights

• 30-credit specialized graduate economics program.
• Develop analytical and policy skills through economic and statistical analysis and examination of contemporary global political economy.
• Prepare for career paths in finance, government, business, labor organizing, international development, and academia.

Why the New School?

The New School for Social Research was founded in 1919 as a home for progressive thinkers, and housed the University in Exile in 1933, providing an academic haven for scholars persecuted in Nazi Europe. The school became the foundation for a comprehensive university – The New School – and continues the legacy of critical thought, civic engagement, and academic freedom today.

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Enable a rewarding career in public service. The University of Miami's online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is grounded in practice and taught by the same unmatched faculty as on campus. Courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of what you need to become an effective civic leader.

All online programs are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and 23 other professional accrediting agencies.

Specialisations

• Public Administration
• Planning and Financial Budgeting
• Political Analysis
• Personnel Administration
• Ethics, Digital Governance, NGOs and Global Governance.

Earn a Degree that will Enable a Rewarding Career in Public Service

The MPA program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of what is needed to be an effective public service leader. Students will explore the most critical areas of public administration including planning, financial budgeting, political analysis and personnel administration as well as contemporary issues in ethics, digital governance, NGOs and global governance.

Public Administration Faculty Spotlights

Faculty members are leaders in their field, responsive and well connected. Professors guide students through assignments, are always available, open to feedback, and have weekly live office hours.

The program director has been leading the program for 35 years, is well recognised, has a strong network of connections in the field and has published nine books and over 100 articles related to public service.

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