Finance

University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of science
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Overview

Mizzou’s online MS in finance degree is for individuals who want to enhance their analytical and financial decision-making skills. This program is designed for a variety of prospective students depending where they stand in their professional or educational career. The MS in finance degree will distinguish students from their peers in the job market. Students will grow their knowledge of key topics in securities analysis (equity, fixed-income, derivative securities), portfolio management, data analysis, financial modeling and more.

Not ready for a full master's program? The Finance Department also offers online graduate certificates in investments and financial management.

Nationally ranked

Mizzou's online master's in business programs ranked among the nation's finest in U.S. News & World Report 2024.

Quick facts

Official name

Master of science in finance

Campus

University of Missouri-Columbia

Program type

Master's degree

Academic home

Trulaske College of Business | Finance Department

Delivery mode

100% online

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Credit hours

30

Estimated cost

$30,000.00

*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

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Career prospects

Jobs for finance master's graduates may include

  • Commercial bank loan officer
  • Financial analyst or manager
  • Investment banker or portfolio manager
  • Real estate analyst
  • Risk management officer
  • Securities analyst
Burning Glass Technologies. 2021. Salary numbers and employment growth numbers are based on models that consider advertised job posting salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics data and other proprietary and public sources of information for multiple occupations.
4.32%
Employment growth
Burning Glass Technologies. 2021. Salary numbers and employment growth numbers are based on models that consider advertised job posting salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics data and other proprietary and public sources of information for multiple occupations.
$86,000
Median salary

Program structure

The online master of science in finance will require completion of 30 credit hours during a minimum of three consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Offerings of online MS finance courses are either 8-week 1.5 credit hour courses or 16-week 3.0 credit hour courses. Students may take the course work over multiple years to assist with professional and personal commitments. Students working more than 30 hours per week will be required to attend part-time.

Course work includes

  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial database analysis & financial modeling
  • Equity & fixed-income securities analysis
  • Derivative securities
  • Investment policy and portfolio management
  • International financial markets

Delivery

100% online

Calendar system

8 or 16 weeks

Typical program length

Varies

Typical course load

Varies if full time or part time

Accreditation

The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Trulaske College of Business and the School of Accountancy are accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Learn more about this program

This program is administered by the Finance Department