Finance
Master of Science
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Quick Facts
Eller College of Management
Program Details
The current projected employment growth in business and financial operations occupations makes earning a Master of Science in Finance degree a smart, strategic choice. The MS in Finance offers extensive experience and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this competitive and advantageous industry. You will gain applied expertise in current financial topics, projects, and methods. You will also conduct in-depth finance research and work alongside faculty researchers studying everything from mergers and acquisitions to asset management.
The online program curriculum offers two tracks – Corporate Finance and Investment Management – with the same renowned faculty members as Eller's nationally ranked in-person program. Coursework in the Investment Management track positions you to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
Eller's Master of Science in Finance Program at the University of Arizona has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This means you will be provided a solid grounding in the CBOK and be well-positioned to sit for the CFA exams. If you are a qualified student in the Eller Finance undergraduate program, you may also be eligible for the Eller Master of Science in Finance Accelerated Master's Program (MSF-AMP). This allows you to complete a BSBA and MS in Finance in as little as four years.
The Eller Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Valuation is designed for online students enrolled in the MS in Finance programs who are seeking specialized knowledge in real estate valuation. The certificate will provide an advanced understanding of several real estate valuation areas to lay a foundation in graduate business coursework. Students will take a minimum of 9 units from an array of courses to gain expertise in valuing real estate and real estate projects.
Business Calculus is the highest level of math required for this degree program.
This program has one start date in fall.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Courses
The curriculum for this program includes:
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Master of Science in Finance will build core skills, including:
- Fundamental valuation modeling skills
- Financial statements analysis
- Understanding of statistical methods
- Risk analysis
- Understanding price behavior
- Informed investment decision making
- Financial theory
- Capital structure
- Financial decision-making
- Advanced analytical methods
- Principles & practices of finance
- Business analytics software
- Knowledge of financial databases
- Knowledge of alternative investment securities
Graduates of the Master of Science in Finance will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
- Wealth Management Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Portfolio Management Analyst
- Credit Risk Senior Analyst
- Investment Research Associate
- Derivatives Analyst
- Global Markets Analyst
- Business Development Associate
- Assistant VP - Credit Risk Product Management
