MSF in Finance
Commerce, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
* per 9 credit hours for non-residents | $3,669 per 9 credit hours for Texas residents
Introduction
Gain expertise in finance with an MS in Finance from A&M-Commerce. This flexible program can be completed in just 2 years, available in both online and hybrid formats, and is recognized among the most affordable programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023. You’ll develop skills in financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment, preparing you for in-demand roles such as financial analyst and financial manager. Endorsed by the IMA, our program ensures that you receive high-quality education aligned with industry standards. With AACSB accreditation and a STEM designation, this program provides international students with career-ready skills, scholarship opportunities, and access to a robust professional network.
Become a Financial Expert
The Master of Science in Finance program provides a platform for you to develop as a financial-economic expert who can spot opportunities, assess risks, and ask critical financial questions. We place an emphasis on a solid understanding of finance theory as well as the practical applications of theory to real-world problems in order to prepare our graduates for the financial, managerial, and global economic challenges of the 21st century — and beyond.
What You Will Learn
In our graduate-level finance program, you will experience challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers. You will advance your competencies in financial management, investment, business research, and more. As a result, the courses in our MS in Finance degree program position graduates to meet the trends in the business environment.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Foundation courses include Finance for Decision Makers, Economics for Decision Makers, and Quantitative Analysis for Managers.
- Core finance courses include Financial Management, Investment Seminars, Derivatives & Risk Management, International Business Finance, Advanced Financial Modeling, Financial Markets, Institutions & Instruments and Applied Financial Research.
A Strategic Mission
The mission of East Texas A&M University is to inspire transformational learning, create applied knowledge, and forge impactful connections that contribute to society. In support of our mission, we value:
- Integrity and Respect: We conduct business with the highest integrity and mutual respect in all our endeavors.
- Engagement: We foster engagement with all our stakeholders.
- Innovation: We strive toward the latest technology and continuous improvement.
- Social Responsibility: We conduct ourselves in a socially responsible and transparent manner.
The East Texas A&M University Business Advantage
Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.
Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, East Texas A&M University has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.
STEM Designated Degree
Our STEM-designated undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics, as well as our Master of Science degrees in Finance, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Supply Chain Management, give students a significant advantage in the fastest-growing markets. These programs prepare students for professional careers that offer job security, flexibility, satisfaction, and excellent earning potential.
World-class Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders who provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with the industry insights they provide.
Your Future
Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.
Funding Your Future
Committed to investing in our students’ futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from East Texas A&M University, we offer scholarships specifically for business students.
Global Exposure
Students will develop, apply, and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
To qualify for the College of Business Scholarship, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
- Fully admitted graduate student in any discipline of the COB.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or First Class Distinction.
- Must enroll in 6 semester credit hours (domestic students) and 9 credit hours (international students).
- International experience through living abroad, studying, or working abroad is preferred.
- Work experience is preferred.
- Admission and enrollment into a STEM degree program is preferred.
- Must submit a 200-word essay discussing how the scholarship will assist them in managing their finances. If international experience is applicable, please discuss it in the essay.
- Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply for Fall is July 31. The deadline to apply for Spring is October 31.
- The scholarship is applicable during one academic year (Fall and Spring). Students who apply in the fall do not need to re-apply in the spring. However, spring applicants need to re-apply for the scholarship if they are not graduating and want to be considered for the full scholarship.
- This scholarship is applicable to both domestic and international students. The scholarship will entitle an out-of-state student to the Non-Resident Tuition exemption for competitive scholarship recipients. As such, students with any other scholarships, awards, or graduate assistantships that provide the non-resident exemption are ineligible for this scholarship.
This scholarship is applicable to both domestic and international students. The scholarship will entitle an out-of-state student to the Non-Resident Tuition exemption for competitive scholarship recipients. As such, students with any other scholarship, award or graduate assistantship that provides the non-resident exemption are ineligible for this scholarship.
Explore over $12 million in scholarships offered by the university by visiting our website for a comprehensive list of available opportunities.
Curriculum
Core Finance Courses
Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like investment, corporate finance, monetary management, and financial reporting covered in the core finance courses.
- Applied Financial Research (FIN 595)
- Financial Management (FIN 504)
- Investment Seminar (FIN 510)
- Derivatives & Risk Management (FIN 512)
- Advanced Financial Modeling with Excel (FIN 550)
- Financial Markets, Institutions & Instruments (FIN 570)
- International Business Finance (FIN 571)
Electives:
Make it your own. Customize your degree with electives covering a wide range of financial subjects.
Choose 3 Finance Courses from:
- Fixed Income Analysis
- Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital
- Financial Data Analytics
- Principles of Real Estate
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Appraisal & Investment
- Behavioral Finance
- Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
- Financial Econometrics
- Internship in Finance
- Independent Study
- Fundamentals of Financial Planning
- Advanced Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits
- Advanced Risk, Insurance, and Estate Planning
Available Minors (4 Courses):
Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.
- Business Analytics
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Marketing Analytics
- Corporate Management
- Real Estate
Rankings
The East Texas A&M University has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
60th for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
Program Outcome
Practical Applications
A degree in finance will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
- Prepare you for a number of certification exams such as Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP).
- Learn from a combination of educational and real-world applications.
- Gain the necessary insight to spot opportunities, assess risks and ask critical financial questions.
- Develop the managerial tools needed to become a professional ready for any challenge.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Finance requires the development of a wide range of skills in order to meet the demands of the global business environment. Our combination of educational and real-world application creates an active and engaging learning experience, offering access to faculty whose collective expertise spans all major areas of economics and finance. As a result, graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Annual Mean Wage of Finance Professionals
| Financial Investment Analyst | Financial Risk Specialist | Financial Analyst and Advisor | Financial Manager |
| $108,790 | $116,140 | $116,770 | $139,790 |
Accreditations
Program delivery
Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. We offer a graduate-level business degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.