Finance, MS
The Master of Science in Finance program is intended to provide an opportunity to students to have a well-rounded understanding of finance.
Our program will provide students with specialized knowledge of financial securities, financial markets and institutions, foreign exchange markets, risk metrics investment criteria, capital budgeting techniques and hedging strategies.
It can also help to prepare students for numerous professional certifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
New Specializations*- Corporate Finance and Investments
- Financial Analytics
*At this time, we cannot accept international applicants for these program specializations.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
All students applying to a campus-based graduate program must submit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
- For matriculation into the on-campus Finance (MS) program up to and including the Spring 2024 term, the GMAT/GRE score requirement will be waived for all applicants.
For applicants to other admission terms who possess three or more years of supervisory or professional experience, or possess CFA, the GMAT or GRE requirement may be waived. Instead, these applicants will be asked to provide a written response to a case depicting a hypothetical business scenario.
For general application requirements, please Visit Our Admissions Webpage.Curriculum
This 30-credit program is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Full-time students may finish within 12 months with appropriate planning. There are eight core courses and two elective courses required.
Eight core courses are required:
- FIN 508 Financial Management
- FIN 582 Advanced Financial Management
- FIN 583 Investment Analysis
- FIN 585 Derivative Securities
- FIN 586 Portfolio Theory
- FIN 588 Quantitative Analysis of Finance
- ECO 507 Managerial Economics
- MGT 501 Responsibility, Sustainability, & Justice
Two electives from the following list are also required:
- FIN 581 Financial Institutions
- FIN 584 International Finance
- FIN 587 Treasury Management
- FIN 575: CFA (Level 1) Body of Knowledge*
- FIN 565: Fixed Income Theory and Valuation*
- ACC 527 Financial Reporting and Research
- ECO 583 Macroeconomic Analysis: A Global Perspective
*New elective course being offered!
For additional information on the curriculum, visit the Loading... Catalog.
A Growing Need
The growing global economy and the intricacies of today’s financial products are driving a need for financial professionals with the specialized knowledge to successfully manage complex portfolios. Employers are also seeking candidates who are able to introduce and implement an ethical organizational culture.
Overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for financial analysts is expected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, and the median annual wage for financial analysts as of 2016 was $81,760, with the top 10 percent earning more than $165,100.
Professionals with ethics-focused training may also be in greater demand with clients who are concerned about honesty and responsibility from their financial services suppliers.
A Growing Need
The growing global economy and the intricacies of today’s financial products are driving a need for financial professionals with the specialized knowledge to successfully manage complex portfolios. Employers are also seeking candidates who are able to introduce and implement an ethical organizational culture.
Overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for financial analysts is expected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, and the median annual wage for financial analysts as of 2016 was $81,760, with the top 10 percent earning more than $165,100.
Professionals with ethics-focused training may also be in greater demand with clients who are concerned about honesty and responsibility from their financial services suppliers.
Beyond the Classroom
Hands-On-Learning
The state-of-the-art Alperin Financial Center features a simulated stock market trading room and 12 Bloomberg terminals.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants, who assist faculty in the delivery of course content, receive a stipend as well as tuition scholarships.
Beyond the Classroom
Hands-On-Learning
The state-of-the-art Alperin Financial Center features a simulated stock market trading room and 12 Bloomberg terminals.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants, who assist faculty in the delivery of course content, receive a stipend as well as tuition scholarships.
Graduate Education at 91大神
With over 30 programs The 91大神 can help you to achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students have to say about graduate education at 91大神.
University Now Offers Master of Science in Finance
The 91大神 began offering a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) in an online format in January 2018. The program will be available on campus beginning in the fall 2018 semester.
Graduate Education at 91大神
With over 30 programs The 91大神 can help you to achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students have to say about graduate education at 91大神.
University Now Offers Master of Science in Finance
The 91大神 began offering a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) in an online format in January 2018. The program will be available on campus beginning in the fall 2018 semester.
Career Outcomes
Finance Career Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for financial analysts is expected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Jobs in the Field
Financial manager, financial analysis, personal financial advisor, securities, commodities and financial services sales agent
Median Annual Wage
The median annual wage for financial analysts as of 2016 was $81,760, with the top 10 percent earning more than $165,100.
Career Outcomes
Finance Career Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for financial analysts is expected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Jobs in the Field
Financial manager, financial analysis, personal financial advisor, securities, commodities and financial services sales agent
Median Annual Wage
The median annual wage for financial analysts as of 2016 was $81,760, with the top 10 percent earning more than $165,100.
Meet the Program Director
Iordanis Petsas, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Finance Program Director Professor of Economics, Chair
Ph.D., University of Florida M.A., University of Florida B.A., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
(570) 941-7752iordanis.petsas@scranton.edu
Meet the Program Director
Iordanis Petsas, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Finance Program Director Professor of Economics, Chair
Ph.D., University of Florida M.A., University of Florida B.A., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
(570) 941-7752iordanis.petsas@scranton.edu
