Students in Saint Mary’s MS in Finance program are able to pursue a graduate degree while working full time, thanks to our 12-month hybrid curriculum. You will be guided through the program by an expert faculty, which is composed of seasoned professionals in the finance sector of the Bay Area. As you hone the quantitative techniques used in financial analysis - including those required by the CFA tests or widely applied across the industry - the coursework you complete as part of your master’s in finance could also count toward a Saint Mary’s accelerated MBA.
Whether you apply your newfound knowledge and skills in your current job, further studies, or a new career is up to you. Regardless of the path you choose, investing in your master’s in finance means an average salary increase of 25% upon graduation.
Ultimately, SMC graduates with MSF degrees gain more than a boost to professional credibility and earning potential; here, you’ll find lifelong tight-knit network.
The MS in Finance requires 30 units over 12 months. This program is STEM Certified.
Program Director
Tina Xiaotian Zhang, Ph.D., xz4@stmarys-ca.edu
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced financial analysis techniques to support strategic decision-making.
- Use adjusted financial statements to produce a sound valuation of a company.
- Develop investment policy statements for institutional and individual investors.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making in financial and business practices.
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