Master of Science in Finance (part-time)

Program features

Build quantitative skills

Equips students with the quantitative and leadership skills to analyze data, implement change, and impact the long-term sustainability of businesses around the world.

GMAT/GRE waivers and merit scholarships available

GMAT/GRE waivers and merit scholarships are available for those with strong academic credentials.

Prepare for CFA exams

Provides a significant portion of the curriculum devoted to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge, preparing students to sit for the CFA exams.

Learn from world-class faculty

Features online courses taught by the same world-class faculty who develop the curriculum and course content, as well as features both synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (anytime) learning activities.

At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, our MBA and specialized Master of Science programs are designed for students to advance business skills and thrive in the rapidly changing global market.

Learn about our class profile*.

67 percent male / 30 percent female
3.4 average undergraduate GPA
5.1 average years of full-time work experience
93 percent of students from the U.S.

*Fall 2021 incoming class

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The Master of Science in Finance program with a STEM-designated concentration in financial econometrics provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the analysis of complex financial instruments, portfolio allocation, risk management, corporate finance and company valuation.

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Curriculum

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University Catalog

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Master of Science in Finance students gain the technical skills to create innovative solutions in all aspects of management and finance. The part-time, 36 credit program is designed for working professionals advancing in their careers and is offered at the Carey Business School’s Baltimore and Washington, D.C. campuses. Part-time students may also choose to take online classes, which feature mostly asynchronous learning activities with a few recommended or required synchronous (real-time) activities. Students select a preferred mode of study upon application. Students should review the technical requirements for online courses before applying.

Required courses (24 credits):

**Indicates electives are available on-site only

Business Foundations (16 credits)

BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.120.601 Business Communication*
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.220.620 Economics for Decision Making
BU.232.701 Investments
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
BU.220.610 The Firm and the Macroeconomy

*Online sections of business communication require students to attend an in-person residency at the Baltimore campus in order to complete the 8-week course.

Functional Core (8 credits)

BU.232.710 Derivatives
BU.231.710 Financial Institutions
BU.230.620 Financial Modeling and Valuation
BU.232.720 Fixed Income

Electives (12 credits):

Students choose six courses from the following:

BU.231.790 Advanced Corporate Finance
BU.210.650 Advanced Financial Accounting
BU.232.790 Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies**
BU.232.750 Advanced Portfolio Management
BU.520.710 Big Data Machine Learning
BU.231.720 Corporate Governance
BU.210.680 Cost Measurement and Control
BU.510.650 Data Analytics
BU.232.725 Emerging Markets
BU.233.730 Entrepreneurial Finance
BU.230.750 Financial Crises and Contagion
BU.230.730 Managing Financial Risk
BU.231.740 Mergers and Acquisitions
BU.232.730 Wealth Management

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Your business education doesn’t end in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone as you partner with students across Johns Hopkins and businesses to put your classroom learning to the test.

Careers

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The career development team is committed to providing opportunities for you to build professional skills and competencies that are essential for a successful career search.

Students in this program aspire to a variety of careers in the finance industry such as investment banking, financial analysis and advising, quantitative analysis, portfolio management and trading in commercial banking and investment banking, investment management firms, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms and international organizations. These are just some of the areas in the financial industry where you can find and connect with Carey alumni in the Baltimore region, around the U.S., and across the globe.

Companies

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Shah Management
Thompson Gray, Inc.
U.S. Department of the Navy

Titles:

Budget Analyst
Financial Analyst
Transaction Manager
Investment Manager

MS Finance employment outcomes

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At A Glance

Program Details

Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Md. or Online

Part Time

Online

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2 years, 36 credits

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$1,730 per credit

Fees

$500

Financial Aid

There are numerous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify. Learn more.

Upcoming Deadlines

Spring 2023 | Round 2: October 12, 2022
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We understand the challenges some applicants are facing in completing their applications. As such, we will work with you individually to ensure your application is complete. Please reach out to an admissions officer for assistance.

Part-Time: Spring 2023 Application Deadlines

Deadlines	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Candidate deadline	September 1, 2022	October 12, 2022	December 1, 2022
Decision release	Rolling	Rolling	Rolling
Deposit deadline	4 weeks	4 weeks	4 weeks

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Tuition - $1,730 per credit
Application fee - $100

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