This degree program is specially designed for asset managers that want to broaden the scope of the services they offer. Study topics range from investing and finance to detailed analysis.

The program also incorporates the CFA Institute’s Body of Knowledge, preparing you for the CFA Level I exam. You’ll leave your studies with an in-depth investment knowledge gained via real-world situations and case scenarios.

For more information download our Graduate Program Policies and Procedures.

Why choose the College’s MS Program, Finance Degree, Financial Analysis Major?

• All course content is based upon real-world scenarios
• Maximize your critical thinking skills with research-based coursework
• Competitive pricing. You can earn a graduate degree for less than $15,000
• Receive transfer credit from the CFP Certification Professional Education Program
• Flexible curriculum that caters to your personal educational goals
• Study on your own time from anywhere in the world
• Learn from industry expert professors using text, video, and interactive forums
• An opportunity to obtain the MPAS^SM designation upon completion of the program
• Military Friendly

If you currently hold the AWMA^® or ADPA^® designations you could be eligible for up to 6 hours of transfer credit. Contact us for complete details.

Required Courses

• 1hrs | COM500: Communication and Research for Master’s Students
• 3hrs | PFP512: Investment Planning
• 3hrs | PFP550: Portfolio Management for Personal Financial Planners
• 3hrs | FIN552: Corporate Finance
• 3hrs | ACC510: Financial Statement Analysis
• 3hrs | FIN520: Quantitative Analysis
• 3hrs | FIN521: Economics and Derivatives
• 3hrs | FIN522: Equity & Debt Investment
• 3hrs | PFP552: Alternative Investments -OR- PFP554: Behavioral Finance and Psychology of Money
• 3hrs | FIN610: Advanced Portfolio Management

Capstone Courses (Choose One)

• 3hrs | FIN642 Financial Analysis: An Integrated Capstone Project (Institutional)
• 3hrs | FIN643 Financial Analysis: An Integrated Capstone Project (Individual Portfolio)

Elective Choices (Choose Two)

• 3hrs | PFP532 Financial Planning for Domestic Partners | ADPA^®
• 3hrs | PFP552 Alternative Investments
• 3hrs | PFP554 Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Money
• 3hrs | PFP558 Wealth Management Strategies | AWMA^®
• 3hrs | PFP590 Women & Financial Planning
• 3hrs | ECO510 Money & Banking
• 3hrs | ECO550 Managerial Economics
• 3hrs | ECO551 Global Economics
• 3hrs | FIN511 Global Finance
• 3hrs | FIN550 Financial Decision Making
• 3hrs | FIN560 Public Finance
• 3hrs | ETH550 Business Ethics

Program Delivery and Structure

The Master of Science program is delivered via a state-of-the-art asynchronous learning platform. This means that you can pursue your degree from anywhere in the world and study when it’s convenient for you. Your studies will revolve around real-world scenarios and cases with a focus on research and critical thinking skills.

Classes are held five times per year with sessions beginning every January, March, May, August, and October. Each course is eight weeks with a two-week break between classes.

Pricing

Application Fee	$80
3 Credit Hour Courses	$1140
5 Credit Hour Course	$1900

Student Loans are available

The curriculum is based on a client-centered, problem-solving method using case studies to give you a hands-on approach to the material. The College's highly qualified faculty is available via telephone or e-mail to support you in your studies.