MS in Finance
Rowan University’s M.S. in Finance Online (MSF) program, offered through the Rohrer College of Business, provides great preparation for the CFA and CFP exams.
Why choose Rowan's finance program?
The Rowan University Master of Science in Finance is a rigorous program that combines quantitative techniques with practical experience.
This program is designed to prepare students for financial analyst and financial planner positions in corporations and financial institutions. Rowan’s M.S. in Finance program will help prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exams, the premier certifications in the finance field.
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What You'll Learn
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Finance program offered on-campus at Rowan University requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours (s.h.) made up of 10 courses. Students must complete the Foundation Courses listed under Admissions Requirements prior to matriculating into the M.S. in Finance degree program.
The following courses make up the M.S. in Finance program.
- 10 Courses / 30 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 30 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| FIN 04511 | Quantitative Methods in Finance | 3 |
| ACC 03510 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 04500 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 04600 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FIN 04530 | Multinational Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 04518 | Derivative Securities & Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| FIN 04560 | Fixed Income Securities | 3 |
| FIN 04520 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FIN 04505 | Advanced Financial Planning | 3 |
| FIN 04540 | Financial Institutions Management | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- GMAT (or GRE) is optional. Candidates with strong academic records, relevant professional experience, and/or that hold specific business-related credentials are automatically waived from the GMAT (or GRE); learn more about the GRE/GMAT waiver criteria. Candidates that do not meet the waiver criteria may want to submit a GMAT (minimum score of 450) or GRE test result to strengthen their application.
- Foundation Courses:
- Calculus Techniques & Applications
- Statistics I
- Foundations of Accounting OR Principles of Accounting I and II
- Principles of Economics: A Survey or Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Principles of Finance
Typically, students with an undergraduate degree in business will have satisfied many of these course requirements. Students can begin in the MBA program prior to satisfying all Foundation requirements. However, these requirements must be satisfied early in the program to maintain forward momentum towards degree completion.
There are many ways that students can satisfy Foundation requirements: equivalent courses from their undergraduate studies, affordable online modules, non-credit tests, online or face to face courses at your local community college or 4-year institution, and of course online or face to face at Rowan University. See the Foundation Fact Sheet for details on requirements plus options to consider so that your pursuit matches your learning style, timeline, and budget.
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
The program is extremely well-rounded and can set you up for any type of career in finance, whether it's corporate finance, investing or financial advising.
Colin C. Camden County, NJ
The professors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the courses are well designed. Pursuing this degree has accomplished exactly what I was hoping.
Giselle T. Union County, NJ
Careers and outcomes
Today’s businesses are interested in hiring employees who have a high level of education, a depth of knowledge in the field, and a forward-thinking, innovative ability to help keep the company moving forward. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 10% through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Your M.S. in Finance can provide advantages that will help you stand out from your peers.
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