Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business’ Online Master of Science in Finance helps students cultivate the high-level knowledge needed to drive financial strategy in today’s tech economy.
Develop Deep Finance Expertise
Core courses and elective offerings help students become financial experts with the skills to diversify financial portfolios, effectively minimize risks, maximize return on investments, and sustain growth. Students interested in pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation will find CFA preparations integrated into their coursework.
Select a Track
Students may specialize their studies by selecting either a corporate finance track or an investments track. In the corporate finance track, students will learn how to grow a company by sourcing and allocating capital. In the investments track, students will examine financial instruments and portfolios of securities.
Integrate Classroom and Professional Experiences
Students will have opportunities to obtain real-world experiences that help them gain a fresh perspective while using relevant skills. They apply their knowledge to actual business challenges through class projects.
Learn from Anywhere, Anytime
Listen to lectures, access course materials, and submit assignments by deadlines in this 100% online program. All courses are five weeks long, and you’ll focus on one course at a time for an intensive learning experience.
Students may enroll in this 30-semester-hour master's degree program for online study.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6201 | Financial Theory and Policy | 3 |
| FINA 6202 | Analysis of Financial Institutions and Markets | 3 |
| FINA 6203 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| FINA 6204 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| FINA 6205 | Financial Strategy | 3 |
| FINA 6206 | Finance Seminar | 3 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| In consultation with advisor, complete 12 graduate-level semester hours for which prerequisites have been met: | 12 | |
Corporate Finance Track | ||
| Financial Risk Management | ||
| Investment Banking | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Business Turnarounds | ||
| Valuation and Value Creation | ||
Investments Track | ||
| Financial Risk Management | ||
| Fixed Income Securities and Risk | ||
| Investment Banking | ||
| Valuation and Value Creation | ||
| Real Estate Finance and Investment | ||
| Portfolio Management | ||
Global Experience | ||
| International Field Study | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
30 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required