Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business

Master of Arts in Economics

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Graduates of the Master of Arts in Economics will have the knowledge and experience to qualify for a wide and rapidly expanding range of analyst positions in the private or public sectors. Graduates will be particularly well suited for positions requiring both modeling skills and substantial experience in the analysis and interpretation of firm-level, industry, or macroeconomic data.

A unique feature of the program is a three-course core sequence in applied econometrics. These courses emphasize the application of modeling techniques and data analysis through the introduction of cases and projects. Through these courses, students acquire a working knowledge of up-to-date powerful statistical software and broad experience in working with a variety of real data sets.... [-]

Master of Science in Business - Decision Analytics

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The Master of Science in Business with a Decision Analytics concentration provides students with knowledge of quantitative skills and experience in analyzing problems arising in a business environment. Depending upon individual student interests and adviser approval, the required nucleus is supplemented with relevant elective courses from within the School of Business or from outside departments.

500 and 600 level courses are offered in the evening either one evening per week from 7-9:40 pm or twice a week from 5:30-6:45 pm. All business courses are held in Snead Hall. The flexibility of our program allows students to enroll full-time or part-time per semester depending on their preference.... [-]

Master of Science in Business - Finance

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The Master of Science in Business with a concentration in finance program is primarily designed for students who possess an undergraduate degree in business, although some well-prepared students may possess an undergraduate degree in economics or a technical background in mathematics or engineering. By specializing in finance you will gain extensive training and skills in financial decision making in the areas of corporate financial management, investments and security analysis, international finance, funds management in financial institutions, and derivatives.

500 and 600 level courses are offered in the evening either one evening per week from 7-9:40 pm or twice a week from 5:30-6:45 pm. All business courses are held in Snead Hall. The flexibility of our program allows the student to enroll full-time or part-time per semester depending on their preference. ... [-]

Master of Science in Information Systems

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The Master of Science program in Information Systems is designed to prepare students for specialized roles in information systems. The MS program is offered in both the traditional semester format reviewed on this page and an executive (alternate weekend) format.

The Fast Track Executive MS in I.S. focuses on Information Technology Management and is designed for students with six or more years professional experience.

The traditional semester format MS in I.S. program is intended to prepare students for senior level positions, planning, organizing, managing, designing, configuring and implementing information systems, using state-of-the-art technologies, methods, techniques, and tools. This program provides a graduate level, a technically-oriented curriculum that focuses on the design and development of information systems to solve real-world problems.... [-]

Master of Accountancy

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The Department of Accounting boasts full accreditation by AACSB-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The support of the business community is evidenced by our student job placement upon graduation and corporate membership in the Controllers Executive RoundTable. Placement efforts are supported by the "Big 4" firms, regional firms, and government and industry sectors.

500 and 600 level courses are offered in the evening either one evening per week from 7-9:40 pm or twice a week from 5:30-6:45 pm. All business courses, including accounting, are held in Snead Hall. The flexibility of our program allows students to enroll full-time or part-time, depending on their preference.... [-]