M.S. Financial Analytics at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Financial Analytics combines financial analytics and economics for careers needing specialized finance knowledge. It is AACSB accredited and offers concentrations in Financial Analysis, Financial Planning and Wealth Management, Finance Research and Real Estate.

Faculty: Muma College of Business | Department: Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance | Duration: 30 credit hours; full-time students need three semesters | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Optional 6 credits of foundation courses for non-business graduates, 6 shared core credits (programming for fintech, financial modeling and analytics), 9 required credits (financial system and fintech innovation, quantitative investments, advanced financial management) and 15 concentration credits. A capstone in FIN 6416 replaces the comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Investment analyst, security analyst, credit analyst, portfolio manager, financial planner, wealth manager, financial advisor, quantitative analyst, real estate analyst, acquisitions analyst, asset manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. GMAT score of 550 or higher (or equivalent GRE) or CFA Level 1; applicants with a cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.50 or higher can request a GMAT/GRE waiver. Non-business graduates must complete tools foundation courses with a B or higher before core courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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