Master of Science in Finance (part-time)

Description

Advance your finance career with this flexible format specialized master’s program.

Take courses online, in person, or a combination of both with world-class faculty. With a blend of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (anytime) learning activities, pursue your next step on your time.

Next Steps Title

Take the next step

Online

Part-time

30 credits

2 years

Full-time option available

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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

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.

Prepare for CFA exams

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

Flexible format

The fully online, flexible format allows you to complete the program while continuing your personal and professional obligations. Create a schedule that works for you.

GMAT/GRE not required

The GMAT or GRE is not required. However, if you would like to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application, you are welcome to do so within the application. Bachelor’s degree required.

Johnny Medina (Finance ’21) always knew he wanted to start his own company. Hear how the Master of Science in Finance program at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School gave him the confidence to do so.

26% female / 74% male
3.22 average undergraduate GPA
6.2 average years of full-time work experience
5 countries represented
31 average age

Curriculum

Gain new knowledge on the latest financial technology innovations and learn to manage financial enterprises in the part-time Master of Science in Finance program. The flexible format allows you to complete the program while maintaining your personal and professional obligations.

“The program's emphasis on quantitative analysis and financial modeling has enhanced my ability to assess investment opportunities and optimize portfolio performance. The practical coursework, such as case studies and simulations, has been directly applicable to my daily responsibilities of building and managing clients' portfolios. The degree has provided me with a valuable network of alumni and industry professionals, which has been instrumental in staying updated on the latest industry trends, sharing insights, and forging collaborations that benefit both my clients and career growth.”

Alena Baranova, MS Finance '23
Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, UBS Financial

University catalog

The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

Master of Science in Finance students gain the technical skills to create innovative solutions in all aspects of management and finance.

Required courses (18 credits):

Business foundations (3 courses, 6 credits)

BU.120.601 Business Communication
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis

Functional fore (6 courses, 12 credits)

BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.232.710 Derivatives
BU.230.620 Financial Modeling and Valuation
BU.232.720 Fixed Income
BU.232.701 Investments

Electives* (Choose 6 courses, 12 credits):

BU.231.790 Advanced Corporate Finance
BU.232.790 Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies**
BU.232.750 Advanced Portfolio Management
BU.520.710 Big Data Machine Learning
BU.229.620 Business Microeconomics
BU.232.650 Continuous Time Finance
BU.231.720 Corporate Governance
BU.232.770 Cryptos and Blockchain
BU.232.725 Emerging Markets
BU.233.730 Entrepreneurial Finance
BU.230.750 Financial Crises and Contagion
BU.231.710 Financial Institutions
BU.232.715 Financial Stability
BU.210.650 Financial Statement Analysis
BU.220.610 The Firm and the Macroeconomy
BU.230.730 Managing Financial Risk
BU.231.740 Mergers and Acquisitions
BU.232.760 Private Equity
BU.232.780 The Student Managed Investment Fund
BU.232.730 Wealth Management
One free Carey elective of your choice

*Not all electives are offered online each year. Consult with your academic advisor for more details.
**Indicates electives are available on-site only

: The Student Managed Investment Fund course, funded through generous donations, offers students the opportunity to learn real-world investment management techniques through hands-on experiences managing real assets. Students work collaboratively in small teams to carry out investment research, make trade recommendations, and execute trades approved by their student-run investment committee.
The course approaches investment management from a practitioner’s perspective, covering both necessary quantitative tools and qualitative decision-making processes. Students will review the theoretical foundation of investments, practical applications in managing investment portfolios, and ethical decision-making practices. This advanced experiential learning program helps students acquire “job-ready” skills for the investment management industry.
Read more about how the Student Managed Investment Fund provides students the opportunity to manage real money in the real world.
Contact CareyMSFinance@jhu.edu with questions.

Program Comparison

Part-time MS in Finance

Online, 2-3 years
Working professionals, career switchers, leadership development
Quantitative and leadership skills, latest technological innovations
Preparation for the CFA exams

Flexible MBA

Online, 2-6 years with optional in-person experiences
Working professionals, career switchers, leadership development
Broader business foundations in leadership, marketing, AI, finance, operations
Customizable with choice of eight specializations

Signature experiences

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 take your learning to the next level.

Community Consulting Lab

Case Competitions

Experiential Learning

Student Startup Challenge

Impact Sprints

Throughout your program and beyond, Carey career and leadership coaches and employer relations industry specialists provide you with the support, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your unique career goals.

Graduates of this program work in a variety of industries including investment banking, financial analysis and advising, quantitative analysis, investment management firms, hedge funds, and more. Here are just a few organizations where program alumni are making an impact.

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

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Our students come from all over the world and represent all of the different graduate business programs we have here at Carey. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.