Finance
Master of Science
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The current projected employment growth in business and financial operations occupations makes earning a Master of Science in Finance degree a smart, strategic choice. The MS in Finance offers extensive experience and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this competitive and advantageous industry. You will gain applied expertise in current financial topics, projects, and methods. You will also conduct in-depth finance research and work alongside faculty researchers studying everything from mergers and acquisitions to asset management.
The online program curriculum offers two tracks – Corporate Finance and Investment Management – with the same renowned faculty members as Eller's nationally ranked in-person program. Coursework in the Investment Management track positions you to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
Eller's Master of Science in Finance Program at the University of Arizona has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This means you will be provided a solid grounding in the CBOK and be well-positioned to sit for the CFA exams. If you are a qualified student in the Eller Finance undergraduate program, you may also be eligible for the Eller Master of Science in Finance Accelerated Master's Program (MSF-AMP). This allows you to complete a BSBA and MS in Finance in as little as four years.
The Eller Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Valuation is designed for online students enrolled in the MS in Finance programs who are seeking specialized knowledge in real estate valuation. The certificate will provide an advanced understanding of several real estate valuation areas to lay a foundation in graduate business coursework. Students will take a minimum of 9 units from an array of courses to gain expertise in valuing real estate and real estate projects.
Business Calculus is the highest level of math required for this degree program.
This program has one start date in fall.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
The curriculum for this program includes:
This course is designed to provide you with a hands-on introduction to fundamental valuation and financial decision-making.
Learn about international finance markets and the financial management of the multinational firm.
Develop your ability to analyze financial statements for the purposes of investment management and cover the materials in the CFA Level 1 and Level 2 exam curricula.
Focus on risk, return, and price behavior of alternative investment securities in competitive markets.
This course will familiarize you with the database and various statistical methods needed to undertake practitioner-type research in finance.
This course provides an overview of portfolio management from the point of view of the institutional money manager.
The focus of this course is on understanding the real estate valuation process and how to perform due diligence on real estate acquisitions.
The focus of this course is on evaluating, financing, and managing investments in real property.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Master of Science in Finance will build core skills, including:
- Advanced analytical methods
- Business analytics software
- Capital structure
- Financial decision-making
- Financial statements analysis
- Financial theory
- Fundamental valuation modeling skills
- Informed investment decision making
- Knowledge of alternative investment securities
- Knowledge of financial databases
- Principles & practices of finance
- Risk analysis
- Understanding of statistical methods
- Understanding price behavior
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Master of Science in Finance will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
