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  • M.S. in Business with a concentration in Finance
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    • The Master of Science in Business with concentration in finance program is primarily designed for students who possess an undergraduate degree in business, although some well-prepared students may possess an undergraduate degree in economics or a technical background in mathematics or engineering. By specializing in finance you will gain extensive training and skills in financial decision making in the areas of corporate financial management, investments and security analysis, international finance, funds management in financial institutions, and derivatives.

      500 and 600 level courses are offered in the evening either one evening per week from 7-9:40pm or twice a week from 5:30-6:45pm.  All business courses are held in Snead Hall.    The flexibility of our program allows student to enroll full-time or part-time per semester depending on their preference. 

    • Curriculum
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      *Please note that beginning with the Spring 2010 semester the advanced program curriculum will change to 30 credit hours.  The free electives will be reduced from 3 courses to 1.  500 level foundation courses will no longer be able to be counted as electives.

      To view the complete curriculum for this program, please visit the Graduate Bulletin
      To view course descriptions and prerequisites, please visit the VCU Courses database.
      Program Summary Sheet for students beginning spring 2010: MS Finance [PDF]

    • Department of Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
    • To learn about faculty and department activities, visit the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Department website.


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