M.S. Finance and Analytics

Curriculum
Students enrolling in our MSFA program have two full-time options; an intensive 9-month or a 16-month program or a flexible, part-time one. 
 
Courses are subject to change and availability in a given semester is not guaranteed. 
 
Number of units required: 20 core and 16 electives (36 units total).
 
We require all students to finish three online courses (or equivalent) prior to the start of the program: linear algebra, introduction to R, and introduction to Python.
 
Students with a grade of B or better in Linear Algebra on an official Undergraduate transcript are exempt from taking the online course.  
 
Below is the list of the core classes and elective options.

Curriculum
36 Total Units: 20 Core Units + 16 Elective Units
 
Required Courses
Below are the required courses and their corresponding units.
 
Fall semester (12 units)

• FNCE 2453 Corporate Finance (3 units)

• FNCE 2455 Investments (3 units)

• MGMT 2501 Managerial Competencies and Team Effectiveness

 
Elective Options
Of the 7 electives required, a minimum of 4 must be in Finance. Finance electives may be clustered to create a focus on corporate finance, investment management, or capital markets.
 
Below are the finance elective options.
 

• FNCE 2452/3000 Financial Management

• FNCE 3457 International Financial Management

• FNCE 3460 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring

• FNCE 3462 Behavioral Finance