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Master of Science in Finance Degree

 

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on a degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

COM 510LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

3
FIN 500PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

3
MGT 502FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

3

Core Courses

Successfully complete the following courses:

ACC 514FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING

3
ECN 600FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

3
FIN 610FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

3
FIN 611INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE AND DATA ANALYTICS

3
FIN 620FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3
FIN 621FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

3

Required Electives

Choose three courses from the following:

ECN 601MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

3
ECN 602GLOBAL ECONOMICS

3
ECN 610APPLIED ECONOMICS

3
ECN 670SEMINAR IN ECONOMIC TOPICS AND ISSUES

3
FIN 612ADVANCED INVESTMENTS

3
FIN 613PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS AND ANALYTICAL CASE STUDIES

3
FIN 614COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

3
FIN 622ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3
FIN 623BUSINESS VALUATION

3
FIN 624MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

3
FIN 625RISK MANAGEMENT

3
FIN 630INTRO TO BANKING

3
FIN 631COMMERCIAL LENDING

3
FIN 632CREDIT UNDERWRITING AND ANALYSIS

3
FIN 633INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

3
FIN 670SEMINAR IN FINANCIAL TOPICS AND ISSUES

3
FIN 689DIRECT RESEARCH STUDY IN FINANCE

3

 

Capstone

Choose one course from the following:

FIN 690FINANCE SIMULATION

3
FIN 691CFA RESEARCH CHALLENGE

3
FIN 692ACG CUP COMPETITION

3

Additional Electives (If Required)

If additional credits are required to meet graduation requirements, choose from any of the elective options listed above.

Notes:

Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

To graduate with a master's degree from Walsh College, students must meet program-specific graduation requirements. Refer to the section entitled Residency Policy for specific credit hour requirements for each program.  All students must:

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.

  • Earn a minimum of 51% of the semester credit hours required in core, concentration, elective, and capstone courses in residence, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours, in the Master of Science in Finance program at Walsh College.
  • Achieve a 2.000 in all courses required in the Master of Science in Finance program taken in residence at Walsh College.

  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 (“B”) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.

  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.

  • Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the student portal and clicking on “My Progress” on the Academic Records card.