Master's in Finance Degree Program
Study applied finance in a STEM-designated program.
At USD, we have set the stage for you to be a successful financial practitioner in today's global workplace. In just 10 months, our STEM-designated master's in finance program will prepare you to take the first two levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. As a CFA, you will hold the most recognized and respected financial designation in the world.
Through individualized learning, our award-winning research faculty and financial consultants will immerse you in global topics including currency markets, trade and capital flows, and the international monetary system. With hands-on experience applying financial modeling techniques and using databases like WRDS and Compustat to conduct empirical research, you can tackle current challenges facing the financial sector.
Our master's in finance program's STEM designation will boost your competitiveness in the job market and help facilitate your career goals. Additionally, international graduates who attend STEM-designated programs may be eligible for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) for up to three years in the U.S, an entire year more than offered for programs without the designation.
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// November 5, 2018
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// October 30, 2018
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// October 17, 2018
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// April 26, 2018
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// March 8, 2018
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// December 19, 2017
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// October 27, 2017
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Our master's in finance program is a career catalyst for future financial analysts, risk management professionals, wealth managers and financial advisors. There are many institutions that need your expertise, including banks, insurance companies and private equity firms.
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Consider a dual MBA/MSF degree to take your career to the next level.
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Our goal is for you get the most out of our finance program, including helping you master managing financial information using research and risk analysis techniques.
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