Master of Science, Management & Administrative Sciences, Concentration in Finance
Degree Plan
In the Finance concentration, students may choose either the Investment Analysis and Management track or the Corporate Financial Strategy track. The former track is designed for students who intend to pursue careers in investment analysis and portfolio management, which in some cases require completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examination. The latter track is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in corporate financial analysis, including financial planning, management of financial institutions, and entrepreneurial finance.
Prerequisites
Calculus and competence in personal computing are required as prerequisites. If a student has not taken equivalent courses already, they will need to take MATH 5304 to meet the calculus requirement and BA 3351 for personal computing.Required Concentration Courses and Electives
Courses are primarily offered in the late afternoon and evening of weekdays and Saturday morning. Several courses are currently offered and are planned to be offered through the Internet. Students can obtain a dual MBA and MS degree by taking a total of 71 credits (assuming all prerequisites are met).See the business core, required finance core, and elective courses for this degree plan. Please see the catalog for prerequisite information.
