For students enrolled prior to spring 2021, the Master of Finance program requires 30 credits:
- 18 credits of core courses
- 9 credits of elective courses
- 3 credits of a capstone course (Research in Security Valuation)
Courses are offered in an accelerated seven-week format, with classes meeting weekday evenings. Students may pursue the degree on either a full-time or part-time basis. Students who wish to enroll full-time may be able to complete the degree within one year. Part-time students can enroll as their schedules permit.
Students admitted fall 2009 or after must successfully complete the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) requirement of the Penn State degree in order to graduate.
Detailed course information can be found on the Schedule of Courses or contact [email protected].
Download: Master of Finance Plan of Study (for students enrolled prior to spring 2021)
Fall 2020 Course Offerings
Fall I Term
Core Courses
- ACCTG 512 - Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems (GV)
- BUSAD 525 - Quantitative Methods in Finance (GV, WC online**)
- BUSAD 826 - Current Issues in Corporate Finance (WC online**)
(formerly BUSAD 526) - FIN 813 - Speculative Markets: Financial Derivatives/Risk Management (WC online**)
(formerly FIN 513)
Elective Courses
- BUSAD 824 – Finance and Investment for Sustainable Growth (GV)
- BUSAD 828 – Mergers and Acquisitions (GV)
(formerly BUSAD 528)
Fall II Term
Core Courses
- FIN 805 - Multinational Managerial Finance (GV, WC online**)
(formerly FIN 505) - FIN 808 - Analysis of Financial Markets (GV, WC online**)
(formerly FIN 508)
Elective Courses
- BADM 834 - Portfolio Management (GV)
(formerly FIN 506 - Portfolio Theory and Policy) - FIN 532 - Financial Decision Processes: Real Options (WC online**)
Spring 2021 Course Offerings
Spring I Term
Core Courses
- ACCTG 512 - Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems (WC online**)
- BA 831 - Foundations in Finance (WC online**)
- BUSAD 826 - Current Issues in Corporate Finance (WC online**)
(formerly BUSAD 526) - FIN 813 - Speculative Markets (GV, WC online**)
(formerly FIN 513)
Elective Courses
- BADM 834 - Portfolio Management (GV, WC online**)
(formerly FIN 506 - Portfolio Theory and Policy)
Spring II Term
Core Courses
- BUSAD 525 - Quantitative Methods in Finance (GV, WC online**)
- BUSAD 826 - Current Issues in Corporate Finance (GV, WC online**)
(formerly BUSAD 526) - FIN 808 - Analysis of Financial Markets (WC online**)
(formerly FIN 508)
Elective Courses
- ACCTG 545 - Strategic Cost Management (GV)
- BUSAD 827 - Fixed Income Securities (GV, WC online**)
- BUSAD 828 - Mergers and Acquisitions (WC online**)
(formerly BUSAD 528)
*Consult with Management Division
**Consult with Management Division about World Campus courses
GV = Classes held at our Great Valley Campus
WC = Classes held online through World Campus