Master of Science in Management - Finance (MS Finance)
Finance and Investment Club
Students can participate in the Finance and Investment Club, which regularly invites guest speakers and potential employers to their events.
Today’s business climate demands individuals who are equipped to manage the intense world of finance. The Weatherhead MS Finance is a specialized program focusing on the principles of finance and their applications within the corporation, capital markets, investments and risk management.
A logical complement to prior education or work experience, the MS Finance is designed to prepare candidates for professional careers in the finance industry or in the finance function of business organizations. Students immerse themselves in an innovative curriculum that provides strong foundations in finance principles and practices, coupled with mentoring by faculty and industry practitioners, with immediate application to future work areas, including:
- Commercial, retail and investment banking
- Investment management, brokerage firms, security analysis, hedge funds
- Capital markets, derivatives, risk management and financial consulting
- Mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate restructuring
- Corporate planning, budgeting, strategic planning and corporate treasury
The program can be completed in about a year. It provides individuals with an intense focus in finance which results in a distinct advantage in today's work environment. Attainment of the MS Finance is an ideal path for individuals who may consider pursuing an MBA -- or studying MS degrees in multiple areas.
