MS in Finance and Risk Management

 

AT A GLANCE

    Credit hours: 30+ (possible prerequisite)

    Full-time, part-time

    Online and evening class options

    Fully online option

    Start terms: fall, spring, summer

    GMAT/GRE optional

 

 

A degree with high return

Our program has deep industry ties that connect you directly to companies inside and outside the classroom. Classes are held in the evenings and online, so you can take classes at times that work for your schedule. Our program offers you hands-on learning with experience in software and databases, such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG.

 

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5

specializations
to tailor your degree

16

Bloomberg terminals

Trading lab

held in a world-class
commodities center

CFA

Institute Affiliated University

Program Features

 

J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities

The first of its kind, the Center focuses on a broad range of commodities, including agriculture, energy, and mining. The Center’s initiatives include hosting internationally-renowned experts as guest speakers, an industry-focused symposium, and field trips to leading companies.

In our MS Finance and Risk Management program, you’ll gain insight into the economics and finance behind modern business and add critical quantitative skills to your resume.

As a part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, a majority of the curriculum reflects the practice of investment management. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and land upper-level finance positions.

A hands-on degree, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into special topics like behavioral and political finance and international corporate governance. With five specialization options, you can also choose to tailor your degree to focus on commodities, risk management and insurance, economics, financial analysis, or general finance.

Quantitative skills are integrated throughout the curriculum. At our Commodities and Finance Lab, you’ll be able to participate in commodity market analysis, futures and derivatives trading, and portfolio management. Computer terminals are outfitted with the following software:

• Morningstar
• CQG
• IHS Markit
• Trading Technologies

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