MS in Banking and Finance (seven courses plus thesis)

This option for earning an MS degree in Banking and Finance requires four core courses plus three elective courses and a master’s thesis. This program is suitable for people who aim to develop one area of specialization beyond the core curriculum. 

The four core courses are: BANK 501 (Asset and Liability Management), FINA 503 (Investments), FINA 517 (Corporate Finance) and FINA 521 (Investment Appraisal). In addition, the graduate student must complete a further three electives courses. The MS thesis is completed in conjunction with on-line Seminar in Banking and Finance. 

MS in Banking and Finance (ten courses plus term paper)

This option for earning the MS degree in Banking and Finance consists of successfully completing the four core courses plus the completion of a further six elective courses and a term paper. The core curriculum consists of the same four courses as the thesis option: BANK 501 (Asset and Liability Management), FINA 503(Investments), FINA 517 (Corporate Finance) and FINA 521 (Investment Appraisal).This program is designed for individuals who wish to develop two areas of specialization beyond the core curriculum.