Master of Science in Finance
Buffalo, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 910 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per 40 credit hours/scholarship available
Key Summary
Embark on a transformative journey in finance with the Master of Science in Finance program at Canisius. Whether your ambitions lie in investment research, risk management, or financial data analytics, our comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the advanced skills you need. Rooted in Jesuit principles, we prioritize both your technical and ethical growth, preparing you for a successful career in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors.
Core Features:
Holistic Education: Our program marries technical acumen with ethical wisdom, shaping well-rounded finance professionals.
Specialized Tracks: Choose from four cutting-edge concentrations—investment research, risk management, data analytics, or general finance.
State-of-the-art Facilities: Benefit from our high-tech financial markets lab for hands-on training.
Flexible Learning: Study on a full-time or part-time basis to suit your schedule.
Distinctions:
AACSB Accreditation: We are among the top 5% of business schools globally to achieve this elite standard.
National Ranking: Modeled on our undergraduate finance program, ranked 18th in the nation.
Industry Partnerships: Recognized by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and offering opportunities to participate in the CFA Institute Research Challenge.
Extra Learning Opportunities:
Secure high-impact internships at leading investment and wealth management companies.
Gain real-world investment experience through the Golden Griffin Fund, a student-managed investment fund that utilizes real money donated by alumni to grow and manage a portfolio, potentially counting towards CFA Institute’s experience requirement.
STEM Designation for International Students:
As an international student, you can take advantage of our STEM-designated program to apply for a 24-month post-completion OPT extension. Consult your admissions counselor for more details.
Student Learning Goal 1
Graduates of the MS Finance Program will demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions and markets.
Student Learning Goal 2
Graduates will identify principled, ethical financial decisions and understand their duties as described in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Student Learning Goal 3
Graduates will be able to assess their leadership capacities and professionally present their value propositions in a range of situations; and apply skills in the three competency areas of engaging communications, empowering teams, and inspiring innovation.
Leadership & Professional Development Courses
- BUS 601 My Personal Brand
- BUS 602 My Personal Leadership Plan
- BUS 603 My Path Forward
Preparatory Courses
- ACC 505 Financial Accounting
- ECO 503 Statistics for Managers with Excel
- ECO 606 Managerial Economics
Required Finance Core
- FIN 608 Corporate Finance
- FIN 620 Investment Management
- FIN 622 Financial Institutions and Markets
- or ECO 621 Money, Banking and the Economy
- FIN 617 Portfolio Analysis
Electives
Select 6 elective courses below 18
Finance Core
Students who can demonstrate a waiver of one or more Finance Core courses (FIN 608, FIN 620, FIN 622 or ECO 621, and FIN 617) will substitute additional courses in the General Finance Track or even to add a second concentration if possible in order to reach the minimum program requirement of 30 credit hours.
General Finance Track (18 credits)
- Select 4 finance electives from any of the tracks below
- Select 2 graduate-level electives
Graduate electives must be from a related field (Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, or Data Analytics) or approved by the program director.
Investment Research Concentration
- FIN 623 Fixed Income Securities
- FIN 624 Golden Griffin Fund I
- FIN 629 Golden Griffin Fund II
- FIN 812 Equity Analysis
- FIN 628 Derivative Securities
Select 1 finance elective from the list below
Risk Management Concentration
Take the following courses (18 credit hours)
- ECO 609 Business Analytics or DAT 501 Statistics and Econometrics
- FIN 619 Financial Modeling
- FIN 623 Fixed Income Securities
- FIN 657 Financial Modeling with SAS
- FIN 658 Risk Management & Financial Institutions
- FIN 691 Supervised Applied Integrative Project
Data Analytics Concentration
Students will select from the following menu to complete the three-course minimum programming requirement. Additional courses taken in this menu over the three-course minimum will be counted toward the 18-credit concentration minimum:
- CSC 511 Introduction to Programming
- CSC 512 Data Structures and Algorithms
Select 3 of the following electives:
- DAT 511 Data Stewardship: Preparation, Exploration, and Handling of Big Data
- CSC 610 Database Management
- DAT 521 Applied Integrative Projects in Data Analytics I
- FIN 619 Financial Modeling
- FIN 674 Business Analytics Using R
Select 1 or more of the following electives to complete the 18-credit minimum for track 4
- DAT 501 Statistics and Econometrics
- DAT 512 Statistical Approaches to Big Data
- MAT 500 Topics in Applied Mathematics
Supervised Applied Integrative Project
The Graduate STEM Scholarship at Canisius University is designed to support outstanding international graduate students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs. This scholarship covers up to 25% of annual tuition and is awarded to incoming new graduate students entering the university in fall 2024. The current STEM-designated graduate programs at Canisius University include master’s of science degrees in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Finance.
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