Finance MS

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Overview

The Master of Science in finance at Saint Joseph's University is designed to prepare you for success in the fast-paced, dynamic financial industry.

What is a Finance MS?

Saint Joseph's Finance MS offers three career-enriching tracks so you can align your learning with your professional goals:

  1. Financial Analysis: Learn how to analyze market data, identify trends and apply recommendations in real time using a student-managed fund
  2. Real Estate Finance: Get the tools to take your career to the next level through a program designed by experts and connected to a deep network of alumni leaders in the real estate industry
  3. Financial Planning: Prepare for the professional exam through CFP® Board-approved curriculum

Our curriculum will help you develop expertise in your chosen career path, with courses such as:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Security Analysis
  • International Finance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Risk Management
  • Commercial Real Estate Valuation
  • Real Estate Development and Construction
  • Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility

What Can You Do with a Master's Degree in Finance?

Earn your advanced credentials by building on professional planning, analytical and financial experience, along with the strong ethical foundation that is crucial to today’s financial environment. Graduates who obtain a master's in finance have gone on to pursue successful careers as the following:

  • Investment banker
  • Financial advisor
  • Stockbroker
  • Actuary
  • Hedge fund manager

How Will Saint Joseph's University Enhance Your Career in Finance?

Saint Joseph's Finance MS program is one of the few finance graduate programs in the nation that boasts Haub School of Business' AACSB accreditation and is ranked as one of the top 20 best graduate finance programs in 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report. Add to that the benefit of being located in Philadelphia, a city brimming with opportunity in the financial industry.

Saint Joseph's University’s Finance MS is a CFP-certified* program teaching aspiring and experienced professionals about more than best practices. You will graduate prepared to create solutions, introduce new capabilities, improve client relationships, and ultimately contribute to your organization's bottom line. Seven courses in the master’s in finance program satisfy the educational requirements of the CFP® examination and have been certified as such by CFP® Board.

*Saint Joseph's University does not certify individuals to use the CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and flame logo marks. CFP® certification is granted solely by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) to individuals who, in addition to completing an education requirement such as a CFP Board Registered Program, have met ethics, experience and examination requirements.

Curriculum and Courses

At a Glance:

Length

Full-Time: 1- 1.5 years

Part-time: 2 years (on average)

All students have the flexibility of 6 years to complete their degrees.

Format

On Campus or Online

Credits 

30 credits total (9 core credits, 21 elective credits)

Weekly Schedule

On campus: most classes are offered in 15-week sessions, with each class meeting one night per week.

Online: classes are normally offered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with most classes meeting “live” online one evening per week.

Profile of a Fellow Student

Full-time students in the MS in Finance Program ​average 1 to 3 years of work experience.

Part-time students average 5 to 12 years of work experience

International applicants average 2 to 4 years of work experience.

All academic and professional backgrounds welcome, no work experience is required to begin the program. 

Tuition for 2022-2023

$1,163 per credit

Veterans

SJU is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Career Center

The Career Center offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually.

Discount Eligibility
  • Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
  • Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. 
  • Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

*note - discounts cannot be combined. 

 

Related Programs

Financial Applications in Real Estate Certificate

The real estate finance certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the stackable MBA or Finance M.S. Whether you enroll in the real estate finance certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Corporate Financial Management Certificate

The corporate financial management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate or can be stacked into your MBA or Finance M.S. if you are interested in advancing your financial management knowledge. Whether you enroll in the corporate financial management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Applied Investment Analysis Certificate

The applied investment analysis certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate to add to your resume, or as a stackable certificate as part of our MBA or Master's of Finance programs. Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.