Curriculum
| At A Glance | |
| Degree Awarded: | Master of Science in Finance |
| Concentrations: | Global Finance, Quantitative Finance |
| Course Locations: | Jersey City Campus |
| Program Duration: | 30 Credits: A full‐time student taking 30 credits/year should complete in 9 months (Part Time: 15 credits/year in 21 months) |
| Calendar: | Trimester (11 weeks) |
| Course Format: | Classes meet in person Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 9:25pm |
The Master of Science in Finance degree is a 30 credit hour program designed for working professional and full-time and part-time students who wish to gain the expertise to succeed in today’s globalized financial world. The Master of Science in Finance degree will provide students with the knowledge and practice knowledge on a host of topics and are well-prepared to pass leading financial certification exams.
Program Availability
The program will be offered in the evening on a trimester schedule and is designed for both full-time and part-time study.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 30 trimester hour credits.
Advisement
The Founding Director will individually craft a Program Completion Plan with each candidate.
Time Limitation
Students are expected to enroll continuously until their programs are completed. Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress by maintaining the required grade point average and accumulating sufficient credits within the stipulated time frame of five years.
Curriculum – Master of Science in Finance
Required Courses
| EC-501 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC-502 | Advanced Microeconomics | 3 |
| FN-503 | History of Financial Economic Thought | 3 |
| FN-504 | Advanced Econometrics and Financial Modeling1 | 3 |
| FN-505 | Global Money, Credit, and Banking | 3 |
| FN-506 | Advanced Corporate Finance2 | 3 |
| FN-516 | Financial Ethics3 | 3 |
| FN-595 | Internship/Mentored Research Project | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
Concentrations: Choose One
| Global Finance | ||
| FN-524 | International Finance | 3 |
| FN-554 | Emerging Markets | 3 |
| Quantitative Finance | ||
| FN-512 | Advanced Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FN-514 | Financial Engineering and Derivatives | 3 |
| Total program credits | 30 | |
| 1 It is highly recommended students take Mathematical Economics and Elements of Econometrics in preparation for this course. 2 For Accelerated Five-Year students, this is recommended as a replacement for FN-411: Financial Management. 3 For Accelerated Five-Year students, this is recommended as a replacement for FN-416: Financial Ethics. |
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Full-Time Option (Nine Months)
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| EC-501: Advanced Macroeconomics | EC-502: Advanced Microeconomics | FN-505: Global Money, Credit, and Banking |
| FN-503: History of Financial Economic Thought | FN-504: Econometrics and Financial Modeling | FN-595: Thesis/Mentored Research Project |
| FN-516: Advanced Financial Ethics | FN-506: Advanced Corporate Finance | |
| Concentration Elective | Concentration Elective |
Part-Time Option (Twenty-One Months)
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| EC-501: Advanced Macroeconomics | EC-502: Advanced Microeconomics | FN-505: Global Money, Credit, and Banking |
| FN-503: History of Financial Economic Thought | FN-504: Econometrics and Financial Modeling | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| FN-516: Advanced Financial Ethics | FN-506: Advanced Corporate Finance | FN-595: Thesis/Mentored Research Project |
| Concentration Elective | Concentration Elective | |
Saint Peter’s Accelerated Five-Year MS in Finance Degree (Completed EC-501, EC-502, FN-516, and FN-506 in Senior Year)
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| FN-503: History of Financial Economic Thought | FN-504: Econometrics and Financial Modeling | FN-505: Global Money, Credit, and Banking |
| Concentration Elective | Concentration Elective | FN-595: Thesis/Mentored Research Project |
Saint Peter’s Accelerated Five-Year MS in Finance Degree (Completed Only EC-501 and EC-502 in Senior Year)
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| FN-503: History of Financial Economic Thought | FN-504: Econometrics and Financial Modeling | FN-505: Global Money, Credit, and Banking |
| FN-516: Advanced Financial Ethics | FN-506: Advanced Corporate Finance | FN-595: Thesis/Mentored Research Project |
| Concentration Elective | Concentration Elective |