The Master of Science in Finance degree program is designed to prepare students for managerial careers in corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, financial consulting and financial institutions. The analytical, deductive nature of the program creates financial professionals who can adapt to dynamic changes in the deregulated financial industry and its dramatic growth in investment options.
The program covers topics important for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification.
The M.S. in Finance requires 48 quarter credit hours or 12 courses.
Full-time students must begin their studies in the fall to complete the program in 12 months.
| 0101‑703 | Accounting For Decision Makers | |
| 0104‑721 | Financial Analysis For Managers | |
| 0106‑782 | Statistical Analysis For Decision Making | |
| 0104‑722 | Financial Management II | |
| 0104‑725 | Securities And Investment Analysis | |
| 0104‑760 | Finance In A Global Environment | |
| 0104‑740 | Options And Futures | |
| 0104‑742 | Financial Modeling & Analysis | |
| 0103‑705* | Economics For Managers | |
| One Finance Elective | ||
| Two free electives | ||
| Comprehensive Exam | ||
* Specific economics courses selected by the finance faculty adviser depend on the student's previous economic course work, if any.
The candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive exam based on the finance courses completed by the student. The comprehensive exam will be administered on the last Friday of an academic quarter.
For more information on this program call 585-475-7935, send us an email, or request more information.
When you are ready to apply, you can do so through the RIT Office of Admissions for Graduate Programs.
