Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Finance MS


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The Finance MS program is designed for students who wish to obtain a comprehensive graduate-level education in the field of finance. The MS in finance program provides two tracks of study - financial management and quantitative finance. In a volatile financial economy, employers seek future leaders like you, armed with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions. Accelerate your business career with a focused, graduate-level education where you’ll gain the strong analytical skills, academic training and practical tools that financial market employers are seeking in their ideal candidates. 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1. Financial Knowledge

  • Students will develop knowledge of the policies, principles, and techniques involved in financial decisions.

2. Ethics

  • Apply an understanding of ethics and social responsibility.

3. Application of Financial Concepts

  • Apply knowledge of financial concepts in new and unfamiliar circumstances.

4. Presentation Skills

  • Improve overall presentation skills.

Financial Risk Management Track


Capstone: Project (3 credits)


Select 1 from:

Electives (12 credits)


At least 2 must be STEM electives.

Total Credit Hours: 36


3.0 Degree GPA required

Financial Risk Management/Fintech Track


Quantitative Finance Track


Capstone: Project (3 credits)


Select 1 from: 

Total Credit Hours: 36


3.0 Degree GPA required

Quantitative Finance/Fintech Track


Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 36 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 1.5 Years

Application Fee


  • $100

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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