Program Overview

Master of Finance Degree

The Master of Finance degree at the Sam M. Walton College of Business is designed to prepare students for the digital economy. The program was launched in response to the changing needs of the finance industry, which is shifting from a physical to a digital economy.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Finance program has concentrations in four areas:

• Energy finance and risk management
• Business analytics
• Digital technology
• Supply chain management The program prepares students to address the unique challenges of the data-driven and gig-oriented modern economy, particularly in strategic investment and financing decisions.

Curriculum

The finance department partnered with other Walton College departments to offer a program with cutting-edge technical courses around topics such as:

• Machine learning
• Database management
• The use of blockchain distributed digital ledgers to finance trade inventory and receivables in supply chains
• Digital banking and payment systems
• Data analytics

Program Structure

The 30-hour program can be completed in one year, but working professionals have the option of finishing it over five semesters. The program is broad-based and focuses on giving graduates the skills to adapt to changes in technology and innovation in various industries.

Career Opportunities

The job market for graduates is incredibly broad, with opportunities in:

• Fintech start-ups
• Existing companies adapting to the digital economy
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Financial institutions Graduates can work as financial analysts, financial specialists, budget analysts, and more, with the added requirement of being able to apply technology-based solutions.

Admission

Many of the top candidates for the degree come from the undergraduate finance program, but students majoring in other business disciplines as well as non-business majors in STEM-related fields are also eligible. The first cohort included students with diverse backgrounds, such as a doctorate in chemistry and a degree in engineering.