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Finance, Master of Science

The program, offered on our state-of-the-art Manhattan campus and consisting of 30 credits, is designed to be completed in 18 months (three semesters).

The STEM-eligible Master of Science degree in Finance is designed to provide students with expertise to make effective managerial and investment decisions. Compared to similar programs at other schools, the MSF program at St. John’s aims to be more practical in nature, focusing on the application of quantitative methods and techniques to enhance decision making.

All MSF students automatically become eligible for fellowship of the Applied Finance Institute, which grants them preferential access to external speakers, scholarships, and events. The MS Finance degree is affiliated with the CFA Institute and, with six faculty members who are CFA charter-holders, we strongly encourage students to sit for the CFA Exams by providing exam scholarships to all MSF students who want to pursue the coveted charter.

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Degree Type
MS
Area of Interest
Business
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Manhattan Campus
Required Credit Hours
30

The MSF degree is a great fit for those who desire a career in asset management, such as advising or portfolio management. The program is affiliated with the CFA Institute and covers most of the body of knowledge that you will need to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). It is therefore a great fit for individuals who would like to pursue the coveted CFA charter. As a part of the program, all students will help manage a real equity portfolio, currently valued in excess of 4 million dollars through our Student Managed Investment Fund Class. With six full-time faculty members who are charter holders, we provide students with a hands-on, practical understanding of evaluating financial assets. In addition to providing core financial knowledge, the program also educates students on modern trends in the financial field. Technology is incorporated in most classes, but we also offer a course focused exclusively on Financial Technology, which provides students with an understanding of how technology can be used to enhance financial decision-making and processes.

Focusing on aspects of economics, financial reporting, finance, securities, and derivatives relevant to modern investment analysis, the program brings together theories, practices, strategies, and methodologies designed to reflect the current state of the field of investment management and analysis. 

Curriculum

  • ECO 604: Economics Foundations
  • ACC 600: Financial Statement Analysis I
  • FIN 607: Financial Management
  • FIN 634: Investment Analysis
  • FIN 638: Fixed-Income Analysis
  • FIN 639: Introduction to Financial Technology
  • FIN 664: Financial Statistics and Alternative Investments
  • FIN 665: Portfolio Management and Analytics
  • FIN 668: Financial Derivatives
  • FIN 684: Quantitative Asset Management (SMIF)

Academic Scholarships

As a CFA Affiliated University with six CFA charter holders on faculty, we strongly believe in the practical application of finance, and therefore encourage students to sit for the CFA Exams. All MSF students who choose to pursue the coveted charter are eligible for a significant scholarship. This scholarship provides a program enrollment fee waiver and a reduced exam registration fee. Learn more about available scholarships

Additionally, high-achieving students admitted into the MS Finance are eligible for a select number of scholarships based on the academic strength of their application.  These scholarships range from $3,000 to $10,000, and students selected for the scholarships will be notified by the Program Director.

STEM Visa Extension for International Students

The Master of Science in Finance is a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field of study. Students with an F-1 visa who complete this field of study may be eligible to receive a STEM-based optional practical training (OPT) extension. Contact the International Student and Scholar Services Offices at 718-990-6083 or [email protected] for additional information.

Application Requirements

All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:

  • Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the  application for admission
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
  • One letter of recommendation obtained from professional or academic references.
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
  • Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
  • Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Applications with a GPA below 3.25 may be strengthened by submitting a GMAT/GRE score.  

For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]

Featured Faculty

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  • Assistant Professor,
  • Associate Professor

Department

Economics

Contact Us

For additional information on the Master of Science in Finance, please contact the faculty program director:

Mikael C. Bergbrant, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

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718-990-3018

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