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Graduate Programs

Masters of Science (MS) in Finance
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance

Finance plays an integral role in the decision-making process of business firms. The department offers a wide variety of courses that enable a student to concentrate on different aspects of finance and earn either an MS in Finance or an MBA with a concentration in Finance.  The curriculum for an MBA with a concentration in Finance degree is designed to provide graduates with general management skills and specific knowledge of financial markets and financial analysis tools.  The MS in Finance curriculum allows for greater concentration in financial analysis and markets, and can also serve as preparation for a PhD in Finance program.

For students in both programs who are interested in corporate finance (with application to financial and non-financial firms), the department offers courses in Management of Financial Institutions (FIN 5102), Advanced Corporate Finance (FIN 5104)) and International Financial Management  (FIN 5502). Since for students who are interested in focusing on asset pricing, the department  offers courses in Fixed Income Analysis (FIN 5101), Investments (FIN 5109), Derivatives (FIN 5108), and International Financial Markets (FIN 5501).

Masters of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE)

Students in the Financial Engineering program explore the technology and motivation behind today’s financial transactions. From course work in financial economics, mathematical modeling, global markets, computational methods and product engineering, MSFE students build a repertoire of cutting-edge financial skills and experience.

Doctorate in Business Administration (PhDBA) with a concentration in Finance

The Finance Ph.D. program is a specialization within the Fox School’s Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration program. The Finance program prepares students for careers in both teaching and research. A year of college-level calculus is a prerequisite for the program. In addition, a masters' degree in business, economics or a related area (or an equivalent research and teaching background) is preferred. Students in the program must commit to building an original academicresearch program.

More information for current and potential students of the Finance Department’s Graduate Programs below: