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Master of Science
in Finance
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The Master of Science Programs provide qualified students who already hold baccalaureate degrees with a professional perspective and an opportunity to gain expertise in a specific field of business. These programs are targeted at those who seek to develop expanded bases of knowledge in a particular area of business, as well as those who may seek career change from one business discipline to another. Serve individuals with a strong commitment to managerial careers in business, government, or the not-for-profit sector who exhibit the potential for leadership in the global business community.
Program Requirements (30-33 s.h.)
Offered by the Department of Finance, the Master of Science in Finance offers advanced financial instruction that provides a strong conceptual understanding of finance and develops students’ analytical abilities. Candidates come with interests in such areas as corporate finance, investments, international finance, and financial institutions.
| I. Residency Requirements | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 201W | Library Information Resources (Required) | No Degree Credit |
| MBA 202W | Calculus for Business Applications* | No Degree Credit |
| MBA 203W | Information Technology* | No Degree Credit |
| MBA 204W | Statistics for Business Applications* | No Degree Credit |
| * May be waived based on prior academic work | ||
| II. Pre-Requisite Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 203 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| III. Required Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 203 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| FIN 205 | Securities Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 209 | Seminar: Corporate Financial Policy | 3 |
| FIN 212 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 260 | Futures Markets | 3 |
| FIN 261 | Option Markets | 3 |
| FIN 309 | Research Seminar in Finance | 3 |
| Two finance electives (one may be non-finance), selected under advisement | 6 | |
For more information, visit the Hofstra University Bulletin