Finance - Master [2 Years]
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Master of Science [M.S] Finance

  • The program is ideal for a prospective student with a business/quantitative background (e.g. finance, economics, accounting, mathematics, or engineering undergraduate degree) who is seeking to advance his/her career in the rewarding world of finance. The 12-month, 33-credit hour program will offer a class schedule to accommodate professionals in the work world as well as full-time students. The program aims to impart quantitative, practical knowledge in various areas within the field of finance; deliver hands-on experience applying various financial modeling and valuation concepts, tools, and techniques; and develop communication, critical thinking, analytical ethical decision making, and discipline-specific skills.
  • The M.S. in Finance at MTSU is the first such graduate degree at a public institution in the state. The program is affordable and offers accessible scheduling for both full- and part-time students. "Our students who want to pursue a master’s degree right out of their undergraduate program will be able to do that. For individuals out in the workforce, there’s a significant demand for people with master’s level training in finance—especially with Nashville being a financial center," says Dr. Sean Salter, Economic and Finance Department interim chair. Nashville is a hot target for corporation relocations—for example, the UBS recent move from New York—which offer opportunities that require a higher level of training in finance. A lesson from the 2008 financial crisis revealed that many industry professionals need a deeper understanding and knowledge of securities, financial institutions, and markets along with risks involved, Salter adds.

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 5.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 61 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3