Program Overview

Master of Science in Finance Program

The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of financial markets and contribute to the contemporary global economy. The program is offered by the College of Business at Zayed University.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Finance program helps students refine their knowledge in finance, increasing financial gains for companies and institutions. It also equips them with strategic financial management skills, qualifying them for various executive positions in banking, asset management, and investments.

Program Details

• Language of Instruction: English
• Program Location: Abu Dhabi
• Program Duration: Approximately 3 semesters
• Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
• Cost per Credit Hour: AED 2,667
• Total Credit Hours: 36

Program Curriculum

The program requires 36 credit hours and includes the following courses:

• FIN633 Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Finance
• ECN681 Economics for Financial Analysis
• ACC632 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Ethical Standards
• FIN680 Corporate Finance
• FIN684 Equity Valuation
• FIN685 Fixed Income
• FIN687 Portfolio Analysis
• FIN686 Derivatives and Alternative Investments
• FIN688 Fintech
• HRM663 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
• FIN699 Thesis in Finance

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Science in Finance program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Financial Manager
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Analyst
• Investor

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is open to men and women of all nationalities who hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) from an accredited university, and who demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants must also pass an admission interview.

Why Choose the College of Business at Zayed University?

• Close Collaboration with the Government and Industrial Sectors: Applying theories in the specialization enables optimal acquisition of knowledge.
• Accredited Financial Certifications: Enhance your professional development by obtaining a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification and a Bloomberg certification from the Bloomberg Financial Lab.
• Academic Accreditation and Recognition: Local and international academic accreditations and recognitions ensure that you receive a globally recognized university degree.

Program Benefits

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Discuss professional responsibilities towards the community and appreciate them through critical understanding that reflects awareness of ethical and social values.
• Propose innovative and sustainable financial solutions and discover new financial problems, developing appropriate strategies to address them.
• Compare and employ advanced quantitative and qualitative methods in handling complex financial problems, utilizing modern information technologies.
• Study complex financial concepts and professional standards, analyzing and integrating them.
• Prepare high-quality professional financial documents that meet the needs and expectations of beneficiaries.
• Employ effective verbal communication skills, supported by modern technologies, to convince a wide audience of financial specialists with high efficiency.
• Analyze the potential outcomes of financial administrative decisions in the short and long term, as well as evaluate the financial market environment and technological changes locally and internationally from a strategic financial perspective.
• Recognize the importance of ethics in the financial field and evaluate how to deal with individuals and technologies within and outside organizations.
• Understand the requirements of teamwork and develop effective skills to ensure positive participation within the team.
• Work efficiently and develop leadership skills in managing financial projects and achieving shared goals effectively.