Program Mission, Goals, and Outcomes

Mission Statement

The MS in Financial Analytics (MSFA) degree provides students with a broad understanding of the functional areas of finance and the analytical techniques used in the finance industry. Successful graduates will attain the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary for a successful career in the finance industry.

Learning Outcomes

By completion of the MSFA degree, students will be able to:

1. Preparedness for industry certifications and licensures – CFA, CFP, CIMA, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, etc.
2. Application of advanced financial modeling techniques and software: e.g., SAS, R, Python
3. Incorporation of AI and ESG into financial decision-making
4. Effective communication of financial information

Career Fields for Graduates:

• Corporate finance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Asset/portfolio management
• Wealth management
• Banking and insurance
• Business/financial analytics

Career Opportunities for Graduates