The Master of Science in Finance, offered by the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, develops students' abilities to provide solutions to the increasingly diverse and complex financial challenges of modern organizations. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or less than two years of part-time study by students with undergraduate preparation in business, economics, and/or STEM fields and is open to others after appropriate foundation coursework. Designed to develop the highest levels of skill in financial modeling, investment analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and communication of complex financial information, the program offers specialized training in one of three non-mandatory options: investments, financial analytics & fintech, or a student-designed track. Students will also develop strong understanding of ethical considerations and professional standards necessary in the field of finance and will be well-prepared for a variety of roles including corporate finance, investment banking, and start-up enterprises.
Upon admission to the program, all full-time students are required to complete at least eight required courses and three elective courses. Part-time students take six required courses and four electives.
All admitted candidates must have completed certain foundation courses. These courses can be completed prior to entry or as part of the Master of Science in Finance program. These courses include:
- ADMN 570 Introduction to Financial Management
- ECON 401 Principles of Economics (Macro) or ECON 402 Principles of Economics (Micro)
- ADMN 510 Business Statistics or MATH 425 Calculus I

