Master of Science in Finance (part-time)
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.
The part-time MS in Finance equips you with the quantitative and leadership skills to analyze data, implement change, and impact the long-term sustainability of businesses around the world. Prepare for the CFA exam and hone your skills to quickly advance in your field.
Program Details
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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.
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.
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- 17 percent female / 83 percent male
- 83 percent of students from the U.S.
- 3 countries represented
- 3.17 average undergraduate GPA
- 9.4 average years of full-time work experience
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 student handbook provides access to information about services and resources for students as well as policies and procedures.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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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.
Required courses (18 credits):
Business Foundations (6 credits)
- BU.120.601 Business Communication*
- BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
- BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
*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 (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 (12 credits):
Students choose six courses from the following:
- 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
**Indicates electives are available on-site only
Program Comparison
- Online, flexible format
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Portion of the curriculum is dedicated to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge
- Complete your degree in two years
- In-person classes
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD or Washington, D.C.
- STEM-designated concentration in financial econometrics
- Complete your degree in one year
- Online, flexible format
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Complete your degree in two years
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.
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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
Attend an event
Carey Business School hosts various virtual admissions events for prospective students to meet with members of our admissions team. With virtual visits, informational online sessions, and regional and international events, the Carey team is ready to answer questions and support your business school journey.
Connect with a Carey student
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.