Master of Science in Finance
Cincinnati, USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
USD 11,159 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Ohio resident | Non-resident: $15,696.00 per semester
Introduction
Designed for the world's future financial leaders, Lindner's Master of Science in Finance program provides students with the training in both the theory and application of financial concepts needed to succeed in the industry. Our nationally-ranked program is among the top 10 best-value programs in the country, allowing you to get the most out of your investment, while also putting your career at the forefront.
Program highlights
Our program is flexible. You can complete the MS Finance program in as little as two semesters of full-time study, or five semesters as a part-time student.
Specialize your degree by taking specific courses to gain distinction in one of our four focus areas: Corporate Finance, Investments, Risk Management, and Real Estate.
The courses in the MS Finance curriculum prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) examinations.
The MS in Finance program at Lindner prides itself on its diverse student population. The program qualifies as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designated program, allowing international students to extend their training in the U.S. by 24 months after graduation.
Focus areas
The Lindner MS Finance program allows you to select an area of specialization, enabling you to build on the breadth and depth of the curriculum offered. Our strong core curriculum, coupled with specialization options, provides the flexibility to design a program that enables you to achieve your career objectives. The MS Finance program currently supports the following focus areas:
- Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®)
- Corporate finance
- Investments
- Real estate
- Risk management
Capstone
The program requires all students to complete a capstone experience. Students will complete their capstone requirement by competing in the ACG Cup competition or completing a research project with an industry partner. In addition, all students will describe their capstone experience in an essay.
ACG Cup
Organized by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth, for the last ten years the University of Cincinnati has participated in the ACG Cup case competition. MS Finance students who participated in the 2017-2018 Cincinnati ACG Cup case competition and finished within the top four teams satisfied the first element of their capstone requirement. Students also need to complete their capstone essay for their capstone requirement to be fulfilled.
Research project
Students work with Finance faculty and an industry partner on a research project. The project will be presented to participants in the first week of the spring semester, with project presentations being concluded by the first week of April. As with the ACG Cup, participants will need to complete their capstone essay for their capstone requirement to be fulfilled.
Program length
The program may be completed as either a full-time student or as a part-time student and can be completed in as little as nine months. This program is STEM-designated and international students qualify for the STEM OPT extension.
Why study Business Administration Finance?
The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Science in Finance is ranked 7th overall (4th among public institutions) among the best, most affordable programs in the nation by Master of Finance Degrees.
Application Deadline
International: March 15, 2023; Scholarship Priority: April 15, 2023; Final Deadline: July 31, 2023 (subject to space availability)
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is no separate application for merit-based scholarships at the University of Cincinnati. You will be reviewed for these awards based on the credentials and materials you submit with your online application. If any additional information is needed for review, the University of Cincinnati and the respective scholarship review team will notify you and provide further details.
Cincinnatus Scholarship Program
The cornerstone scholarship program for the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus provides more than $22 million in renewable scholarships to the brightest and most promising incoming first-year students in all academic disciplines.
To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year.
Darwin T. Turner Scholarship Program
The Darwin T. Turner Scholarship Program was established in 1976 to honor an African American student who, at the age of 16, was the youngest person ever to graduate from the University of Cincinnati. The Office of Ethnic Programs & Services offers this scholarship program to promote academic excellence, foster diversity and provide leadership opportunities to incoming students.
To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year and meet the additional qualifying criteria.
Alumni Legacy and Network Scholarships
University of Cincinnati Alumni Scholarships is awarded to qualifying students who are lineal descendants (children or grandchildren) of the University of Cincinnati graduates who are Loyal Bearcat or William Howard Taft donors (former Sustaining and Life Members) as well as to students from participating UCAA regional alumni network areas. All scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, demonstrated service, and leadership.
To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year.
National Outreach Award
Recognizing the academic merit of students coming to the University of Cincinnati from select, targeted geographic areas, we can provide scholarship money annually.
To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year. Additionally, applicants must be a resident of or graduate from high school in California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin
University of Cincinnati Global Scholarship (International students only)
The University of Cincinnati Global Scholarship is exclusively for international undergraduate applicants. Awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 each year and are renewable for up to four academic years.
All applicants are considered for this scholarship however award amounts for top applicants are based on differing priority deadlines.
Transfer Student Scholarships
The University of Cincinnati can offer former community college students several scholarships that are renewable for up to four academic semesters (two academic years).
To be considered for the scholarships, community college transfer students must submit their application for admission and transcript information by July 1.
Choose Ohio First
The State of Ohio has awarded specialized scholarships to innovative STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) academic programs. Several proposals by the University of Cincinnati faculty have been selected to provide scholarship funding and programmatic benefits to recruit and retain Ohio STEMM students.
To be considered for these awards offered in engineering, sciences, allied health, mathematics with a focus on actuarial science, medical sciences, or nursing, incoming first-year students must submit a completed admission application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year. Limited awards will be determined by the colleges of these academic disciplines.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
This program blends theoretical and applied knowledge, preparing you to grasp the theory and develop skills to apply financial concepts in real-world situations.
Business Foundations Courses
Unless waived, all are required to take ACCT7000, ECON7000, BANA7011, and either MGMT7000 or MKTG7000.
- ACCT7000 Foundations in Accounting (C min) 2 Credits
- ECON7000 Foundations in Economics (C min) 2 Credits
- BANA7011 Data Analysis (C min) 2 Credits
- MKTG7000 Marketing Foundations (C min) 1 Credits
- MGMT7000 Organizations (C min) 2 Credits
- OM7011 Management of Operations (C min) 2 Credits
Core Courses
All students must complete the following 10 courses (24 hours).
- ECON7011C Econometrics for Finance (C min) 3 Credits
- FIN7036 Advanced Financial Information and Valuation (C min) 3 Credits
- FIN7041 Investments (C min) 3 Credits
- FIN7037 Fixed Income (C min) 3 Credits
- FIN7042 Options and Futures (C min) 3 Credits
- FIN7082 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE (C min) 2 Credits
- FIN7084 MS FIN Capstone (C min) 2 Credits
- FIN7076 Finance Careers and Professional Development II (C min)
- BA7077 Career Management 0 - 1 Credits
- BANA6043 Statistical Computing (C min) 2 Credits
- FIN7035 Equity Analysis (C min) 3 Credits
Focus Area
Students must choose one of the following courses (2-3 hours)
- FIN7045 Portfolio Management (C min) 2 Credits
- FIN7054 Risk Management of Financial Institutions (C min) 2 Credits
- FIN7062 Advanced Capital Budgeting (C min) 2 Credits
- RE6050 Real Estate Development (C min) 3 Credits
Electives
Students must select 3-4 hours of elective courses. These can be in the finance/real estate area or another graduate business course (e.g., management, accounting, business analytics). Courses outside of the finance/real estate area require permission from the academic director.
- FIN6XXX+RE6XXX+ Finance or Real Estate graduate courses in Finance or Real Estate areas are 6000 level or higher. 3 - 4 Credits
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Whether your interest is in financial planning, investments, real estate, corporate finance or risk management and insurance, our MS Finance program enables you to fast track your career. Recent graduates have accepted jobs in a wide variety of fields, including investment banking, corporate finance, wealth management, financial risk management, portfolio management, lending, financial planning and analysis, private equity, equity analyst, and real estate development.
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