MA/MS in Finance and Financial Management Services

This graduate degree prepares students for jobs in finance at financial institutions and at companies in other industries. The foundation includes statistics and data analysis applied to finance, econometrics for financial data, and central subjects such as corporate finance, investments and analyzing financial statements. Students also take one class on communicating effectively and another on managing a career, which develop job-hunting skills and bring placement support. The coursework divides into required classes and electives, and certain prerequisites apply. The usual schedule lasts nine months, beginning in autumn and finishing after spring. Those who choose three terms must complete a practicum over the summer. Graduates should be able to use analytical methods on market questions, communicate well, and consider ethical and sustainability issues in financial choices.