Finance, Master of Science (MSF)

Program Requirements

 

MSF Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate 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

MGT 502FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

3

FIN 500PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

3

MSF Core Courses

ACC 510FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

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

MSF Elective Courses

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

FIN 699INTERNSHIP IN FINANCE

3

MSF Capstone Course

Choose one course from the following:

FIN 690FINANCE SIMULATION

3

FIN 691CFA RESEARCH CHALLENGE

3

FIN 692ACG CUP COMPETITION

3

MSF Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from the approved MSF electives 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.


Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

  • 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.
  • Students are limited to no more than 6 semester credit hours of courses in directed study, practicum and/or internships.
  • Earn a minimum of 30 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours of core and concentration credits in residence in the MSF program.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) 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 portal and clicking on “My Progress.”