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2 Years

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8-week

course length*

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15:1

student to faculty ratio

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95.4%

career outcomes rate

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100% Online

career-focused curriculum

The Master of Science in Finance degree program prepares students for career advancement in a variety of managerial and professional positions in a wide range of firms. As a result of the changes in the field of finance and the increasing complexity in the market, the modern analyst needs much more extensive training in finance than at any time in the recent past. This program provides students with the knowledge they need to apply complex financial technology for value creation in an ethical manner. Coursework offered by this program may be applied to industry specific certifications.

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This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Apply knowledge of financial theories and practices to solve organizational and consumer economic challenges.
  • Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to solve financial problems.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills as a foundation for lifelong learning.
  • Critique and interpret financial data to assess and improve entity performance within a moral and ethical framework.

WHY EARN YOUR MASTER OF SCIENCE — FINANCE DEGREE WITH JWU?

  • Earn your degree at your own pace in as little as 15 months with our accelerated schedule
  • Professionally accredited faculty with subject matter expertise worked closely with the thought leaders in the field to design a program that mirrors the needs of today’s market demands
  • Embrace the flexibility of a fully online program and take your career to the next level
  • If you have a GPA of 2.85 or higher, you are not required to take the GMAT. Learn more about graduate admissions requirements.

Course Highlights

  • Financial Management
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Reporting & Control
  • Fundamentals of Investment & Portfolio Management
  • And more

*Graduates of this program will earn a Master of Science degree. Johnson & Wales University also offers an online Master of Business Administration — Finance degree.  

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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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