Program Overview

Online Master's Degree in Finance

The online Master's Degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is designed to deliver the ideal background in financial expertise for future CFOs. The program is ranked as the #4 producer of sitting CFOs among public universities, according to the Crist|Kolder Volatility Report, 2023.

Program Overview

The online MS in Finance is a 30-credit hour graduate degree that can be completed in 15 to 30 months, depending on the pace chosen by the student. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in finance, covering topics such as financial management, asset pricing, capital investments, and financial strategy.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the online MS in Finance, students must complete the following steps:

• Fill out the online application
• Provide a copy of their resume, summarizing their professional experiences and accomplishments
• Submit a personal statement, telling the admissions committee what they want to achieve in the program (500 words or less)
• Provide a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with their professional career
• Upload copies of their undergraduate transcripts from the institutions they attended

Courses

The online MS in Finance consists of 10 required courses, including:

• K521 Quantitative Analysis
• F500 Financial Management
• A521 Managing Accounting Information for Decision-Making
• F530 Valuation & Capital Investments
• C530 Economics for Managers
• F516 Asset Pricing and Security Valuation
• F742 International Financial Management
• F734 Working Capital Management
• F750 Financial Strategy & Corporate Restructuring
• F547 Special Topics in Finance

Course Delivery Model

The program uses an asynchronous model, allowing students to consume content on their own time. The content is recorded by top-ranked Kelley faculty, and students have the option to enhance their learning experience by attending live virtual sessions with Kelley faculty every other week.

Tuition and Fees

The total tuition for the online MS in Finance is $25,500.

Career Opportunities

An online MS in Finance raises students' credentials and prepares them for a wide range of careers. The curriculum is designed to intentionally build a strong foundation of skills across financial concepts, and typical time to completion is between 15 months and two and a half years.

Dual Degree Option

Students can apply for the online MS in Finance and the Finance Graduate Certificate at the same time, receiving their MS degree after successfully passing the 10 designated courses. Once they pass the four courses required for the certificate, which are already included in the MS in Finance curriculum, they will achieve a certificate in finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.