Master of Science in Finance
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Analyze financial data to support a given investment decision.
- Evaluate the historical investment performance of a security/portfolio, including calculating risk and return.
- Estimate the value of business entities (both public and private) using relevant financial data.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the STEM designated M.S.F. program are considered for admission based on their undergraduate cumulative grade point averages, resumes, goal statements, and other criteria established by the faculty. Some candidates may be eligible for admission without the GMAT exam. For current admission requirements visit https://bloch.umkc.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions.html.
The master of science in finance (M.S.F.) is for students and executives seeking specialized training in finance in preparation for financial certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), as well as for acquiring career advancement skills in a variety of financial fields.
Our nationally and globally diverse faculty is comprised of experienced educators and recognized scholars who combine theory with practice to provide a balanced learning experience.
The Curriculum
The M.S.F. is a 30 hour program and courses are offered in fall, spring and summer semesters. Students entering the program must meet prerequisites in accounting, finance and statistics. Most courses are offered in the evening and students can pursue the degree part-time or full-time.
The Master of Science in Finance consists of the following three main parts:
1. Core classes required of all M.S.F. students (18 hours)
2. At least one STEM-designated elective (3 hours)
3. Graduate electives as approved by the Finance Department Chair or designee (9 hours). See graduate finance course options below.
Total hours (30 hours)
An M.S.F. program of study must include 30 credit hours with a minimum of 24 hours of that course work completed at UMKC. Transfer credit will be considered in accordance with the guidelines in the Master’s Degrees Academic Regulations section of the catalog. A petition to substitute a higher-level class will be considered for students who have completed college-level course work comparable to required M.S.F. classes.
Core Curriculum for all tracks includes the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 5552 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| FIN 5553 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 5560 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FIN 5561 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 5562 | Fixed Income Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 5563 | Valuation/Mergers and Acquisitions | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
STEM-designated elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Take one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Derivative Securities | ||
| Portfolio Management 1 | ||
| Payment Systems 2 | ||
| Applied Portfolio Management 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Fintech 2 | ||
| Total Credits: | 3 | |
Remaining Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose three courses: 3 | 9 | |
| Corporate Financial Strategy | ||
| Advanced Financial Management Theory And Policies | ||
| Management Of Financial Intermediaries | ||
| Alternative Investments 1 | ||
| Seminar In Finance | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Internship | ||
Other courses from STEM-designated list above | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
- 1
Students interested in careers in the investments industry should take FIN 5564, FIN 5565, and FIN 5574.
- 2
Students interested in careers in the banking and financial services industry should take FIN 5567 and FIN 5576.
- 3
For the remaining three courses (9 credit hours), students can take additional STEM-designated electives as outlined in the STEM-designated table above, other eligible finance courses as listed above, or other graduate electives approved by the Finance Department Chair or designee.