Program Overview

Finance, M.S.

The Master of Science in Finance program at Saint Louis University provides students with a comprehensive education in finance, incorporating both traditional financial theories and modern technological approaches. The program is designed to meet the demands of the finance industry and utilizes the expertise of the finance department faculty.

Overview

The program requires 30 credits and includes both required and elective courses. Students without a sufficient undergraduate background in accounting and economics may need to take additional courses prior to the start of the program.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires:

• A completed online application
• Official transcript(s)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A resume
• A professional goal statement
• An interview (for some programs)

International students must also demonstrate English language proficiency and provide academic records with an English translation.

Tuition

The tuition per credit for the School of Business Master's and Certificate Programs is $1,340. Additional charges may apply.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to enable students to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the investment process and portfolio optimization.
2. Estimate the value of financial assets for investment purposes.
3. Apply advanced financial analysis skills for effective financial decision-making.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing financial data and generating actionable insights.
5. Demonstrate ethical principles that reflect positively in the investment management profession.

Course List

The required courses include:

• FIN 6000: Finance for Managers (3 credits)
• FIN 6160: Investment Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• FIN 6530: Financial Modeling and Analysis (3 credits)
• FIN 6710: Markets, Algorithmic Trading, and Fintech Innovations (3 credits)
• FIN 6720: Financial Analytics: Alternative Data in Finance (3 credits)
• FIN 6730: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance (3 credits)

Elective courses (12-15 credits) may include:

• FIN 6210: Fixed Income Securities and Markets
• FIN 6380: Derivative Securities and Markets
• FIN 6430: Real Estate Analysis
• FIN 6460: Commercial Real Estate Decision Making
• FIN 6540: Financial Planning
• FIN 6750: Security Valuation
• FIN 6810: Blockchain and Business Disruption
• FIN 6930: Special Topics

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.