Finance, MSFI

The University of Kentucky’s Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree prepares students for a professional career in the finance and banking industries. The program is CFA Institute affiliated and prepares students for CFA exams. The MSF is also a STEM  program, hence international students are eligible for 3 years of OPT after graduation. Students gain first-hand investment experience by managing millions of dollars of real money. The program is designed to provide rigorous and focused training in finance, broaden opportunities in your career, and sharpen skills for the fast-changing and competitive world of modern finance. Job candidates with MSF degrees are highly desired in finance-specialized industries, particularly investment banking and asset management companies such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension funds. They are also sought after by corporate treasury departments. The job opportunities in these industries are substantial, intellectually stimulating, and high-paying.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any field with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above. GMAT (or GRE) is required, but can be waived based on 1) above 3.5 GPA; or 2) work experience in business/finance ; or 3) professional certifications include CPA, CFA, FRM, professional trainings/courses and/or credentials.

Degree Requirements

Thirty credit hours
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Ten courses from the following fourteen courses (each is three credit hours):
FIN 600 CORPORATE FINANCIAL POLICY
FIN 623 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FIN 630 FINANCIAL MODELING AND ANALYSIS
ACC 621 UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ECO 491G APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
FIN 645 CORPORATE INVESTMENT AND FINANCING POLICY
FIN 650 INVESTMENTS
FIN 652 OPTIONS, FUTURES, AND DERIVATIVES
FIN 685 INVESTMENTS PRACTICUM
FIN 686 INVESTMENTS PRACTICUM II
FIN 688 FINANCIAL ANALYTICS TOOLS
FIN 691 ADVANCED TOPICS IN FINANCE (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
MBA 647 NEW VENTURE FINANCE
MA 427G FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS