Master’s in Finance (MSF)
93% Placement Within 6 Months of Graduation
The Master’s in Finance program at AU sets you up for a leadership position in the financial sector. In fact, more than 9 out of 10 AU Master’s alumni either have a job or are pursuing a PhD shortly after graduating. With your MSF degree, you’ll get the innovative and sophisticated education you need to stand out on Wall Street.
The Master’s in Finance program also includes:
- Hands-on experience managing $500,000 in assets through the Student Managed Investment Fund program.
- Virtual trading floor experience in the cutting edge Financial Services and IT Lab.
- Small class sizes and experiential learning so you can rapidly build expertise and experience.
- A blend of finance theory with applied practical skills.
- Courses in investment banking, financial intermediation in emerging markets, investment analysis, and more.
Accelerator Admission
Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | |
|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| IELTS | 6.5, no subscore below 5.5 | 6.0, no subscore below 5.0 |
| Available Entry | Spring or Fall | |
Qualifying undergraduate degrees:
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students must have taken and passed these courses with a C or better: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, and two classes in Financial Accounting.
Sample Coursework
Below is a list of degree-related courses you might take during your Master’s Accelerator Program. Courses may change based on availability and your preferences.
- Financial Management
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis
Progression Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Credits Earned Towards Degree | 6 | 9 |
| Progression Into | Master’s degree program | Master’s degree program |
| Progression Requirements | GPA of 3.25 in Kogod School of Business courses with no grade lower than a B | GPA of 3.25 in Kogod School of Business courses with no grade lower than a B |
Total credits required for degree: 33 credit hours