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MS Finance Course Recommendations

Course Sequencing for MS Finance Elective Courses:

Fall

(electives offerings are subject to change)

Spring

(electives offerings are subject to change)

Summer

(electives offerings are subject to change)

Additional courses offered as part of the 19.5 credits of electives
(0-6 credits)
  • ACC 9110 (Fall and Spring)
  • ACC 9993** (Fall, Spring, Summer; Prereq: ACC 9110)
  • CIS 9555 (Fall)
  • RES 9776 (Fall, Spring; Prereq: FIN 9770)
  • RES 9850 (Spring; Prereq: FIN 9770 or RES 9776)
  • BUS 9801-9803 (Internship)

*Different sections of special topics are offered.

**Students may receive permission to enroll in ACC 9993 by providing a transcript showing completion of equivalent coursework to ACC 9110 Financial Accounting. 


Important Notes:

  • In order to navigate through the MS Finance program smoothly, all prerequisite courses must be completed first.

  • International students need to be registered for 9 credits in Fall and Spring to be considered full-time.

  • Part-time students typically take 6 credits per semester.

  • Preliminary courses are offered every Fall and Spring (with the exception of ECO 9740, which is sometimes offered in Fall only).

  • Required courses (ECO 9723 Econometrics, FIN 9781 Intermediate Corporate Finance, and FIN 9783 Investment Analysis) are offered every Fall and Spring.
    • These courses serve as prerequisites for many of the advanced electives.

  • Students should plan to complete BUS 9551 Business Communication I within their first two semesters.
    • BUS 9551 is offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer.

  • Elective Courses are typically offered once per year (either in Fall, Spring, or Summer).

  • Only the department can grant permission to students to register for a course(s) without having the prerequisite.