Master of Science - Finance

Our College of Business is Among the Top 5% Worldwide

The University of New Haven M.S. in Finance program is designed to prepare students to succeed in the competitive world of stock market trading and investment analysis. Students gain experience through a rigorous curriculum, internships, and real-world projects. Graduates of the program will know and apply the standard features of the three core areas of finance: investments, corporate finance, and derivatives. Students use sophisticated databases such as Bloomberg, Data Stream, Thompson, Reuters, Eikon, and others. Classes are small, and the program is comprehensive. The program consists of 10 three-credit courses, including a capstone requirement completed under faculty supervision. Visits to the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve, and other trips create an experiential atmosphere to give graduates the tools to advance their careers.

Hands-on Learning

Student-managed portfolios. Teams of the University of New Haven finance students compete to devise investment strategies for the DellaCamera Stock and Graduate Bond portfolios. The experience gives students the chance to use the investment evaluation methods they learn in class and apply them using real money.

The University of New Haven has been awarded entry to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute’s University Recognition Program. This means that our degree program incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Program’s Candidate Body of Knowledge. Entry into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that our finance curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations.

Career Placement for M.S. Finance Graduates

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, available positions for financial analysts are expected to grow 16% to 2022, higher than average. The likely employers are in the insurance industry, hedge fund management, and private equity firms. Specialty training is more attractive to the international market than the general MBA degree.

Preparation for the CFA Exams

Our CFA review courses will put you on the road to earning the Chartered Financial Analyst® credential, the most respected investment designation in the world. Faculty members will assist you in preparing for both the Level I and Level II exams.

Bergami Learning Center for Finance and Technology (LCFT)

The LCFT houses our financial databases, news, and analytical programs. The central idea of the LCFT is to provide students with a broad range of data sets and tools that they will use both within and outside of their courses. These are the very tools used in the industry and include the following:

• Daily Market Overview
• Bond Data
• Company Financial Data
• Forecasts
• Executive Compensation
• Economic Data
• Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds
• Trading System Interface with Bloomberg
• Statistical Software

Curriculum

• At least 30 graduate credits are required for completion.
• Prerequisite coursework includes: ACCT 6620, ECON 6601, QANL 6604, and FINC 6601

Courses are offered in multiple formats, including on-campus, hybrid, and online. All on-campus sessions are held at the Orange Campus in the evening from 6–9 p.m.

Required Courses

• FINC 6605 Financial Econometrics
• FINC 6610 Capital Market Theory
• FINC 6611 Equity Market Valuation and Analysis
• FINC 6613 Derivative Market Analysis and Trading Techniques
• FINC 6620 Valuating of Fixed Income Securities
• FINC 6632 International Financial Management
• FINC 6650 Data Analysis: Trading Room Applications
• ACCT 6654 Financial Statements: Reporting and Analysis
• FINC 6691 Master’s Project in Finance

Electives

(choose one)

• FINC 6602 Finance Strategy and Valuation
• FINC 6614 Applications of Financial Derivatives
• FINC 6625 Advanced Capital Market Issues
• FINC 6630 Corporate Financial Analysis and Applications
• FINC 6676 Wealth Management
• FINC 6681 CFA Exam Review
• FINC 6693 Internship
• FINC 6695 Independent Study I

Below is an example of the schedule of course offerings over the first year.

Course Length

• 15-week (full semester term) format
• 6.5-week (summer term) format

Time to Completion

• 12 months (3 semesters), 18 months (4 semesters), or 24 months (6 semesters)
• The average time to degree completion is 18 months.

Scholarships

We offer two types of scholarships/assistantship to our international master’s students.

Dean’s scholarship provides up to 50% tuition assistance during their enrollment.

Provost Assistantship offers 75% tuition assistance and the opportunity to work for an academic department up to 20 hours per week during their enrollment.