Become a Financial Expert
The Master of Science in Finance program provides a platform for you to develop as a financial-economic expert who can spot opportunities, assess risks and ask critical financial questions. We place an emphasis on a solid understanding of finance theory as well as the practical applications of theory to real-world problems in order to prepare our graduates for the financial, managerial and global economic challenges of the 21st century — and beyond.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
Curriculum
Core Finance Courses
Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like investment, corporate finance, monetary management, and financial reporting covered in the core finance courses.
- Applied Business Research (ECO 595)
- Financial Management (FIN 504)
- Investment Seminar (FIN 510)
- Derivatives & Risk Management (FIN 512)
- Advanced Financial Modeling with Excel (FIN 550)
- International Business Finance (FIN 571)
Electives:
Make it your own. Customize your degree with electives covering a wide range of financial subjects.
- Choose 3 Finance Courses from COB catalog
Available Minors (4 Courses):
Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.
- Business Analytics
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Marketing Analytics
- Corporate Management
- Real Estate
Course rotations
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree in the College of Business
Industry Connections
Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with the business community.
Nationally Accredited
The College of Business is one of only 800 schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Accomplished Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.
Career Readiness
The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.
Faculty Spotlight
Almost every human endeavor, whether good or bad, in most fields, affects finance.
I like to teach courses of Investments, as I bring to class from my personal experience as a research analyst and a portfolio manager.
My teaching philosophy is to ensure that students can relate what they learn in class to the real world.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in finance will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
- Prepare you for a number of certification exams.
- Learn from a combination of educational and real-world applications.
- Gain the necessary insight to spot opportunities, assess risks and ask critical financial questions.
- Develop the managerial tools needed to become a professional ready for any challenge.
Careers
Finance requires the development of a wide range of skills in order to meet the demands of the global business environment. Our combination of educational and real-world application creates an active and engaging learning experience, offering access to faculty whose collective expertise spans all major areas of economics and finance. As a result, graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
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What You Will Learn
In our graduate-level finance program, you will experience challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers. You will advance your competencies in financial management, investment, business research and more. As a result, the courses in our MS in Finance degree program positions graduates to meet the trends in the business environment.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Foundation courses including Finance for Decision Makers, Economics for Decision Makers and Quantitative Analysis for Managers.
- Core finance courses including Financial Management, Derivatives and Risk Management, International Business, Financial Modeling, and Applied Business Research
Minors
We offer various minors that can be combined with your finance (MSF) degree. Learn more about the available minors and their course requirements.
Featured Courses
Course Delivery and Resources
Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. We offer a graduate-level business degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
Two Year Course Rotation
Need help planning your schedule but you don’t know where to start? Check out our Two Year Course Rotation!
Student Organizations
The aim of the Finance Society is to help in the development of the next generation of finance professionals from A&M-Commerce, from degree plan through career. The society is an active student organization in the College of Business that is focused on advising and guiding in the professional, educational and social development of students interested in finance.
Graduate Business Program Costs
Program Costs
Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Finance, MSF” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator, [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Request one signed letter of recommendation on letterhead or our recommendation form from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should
- email the letter to your graduate coordinator, [email protected].
- send the letter to you. Then, utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the MS finance comprehensive exam procedures?
You can find the procedures here.
Additionally, the ethics component of the comprehensive exam is related to a Standard of Practice Handbook which is provided to you in the Investments (FIN 510) class. If you did not receive this document, please contact Dr. Sri Nippani ([email protected]) or the professor of the class and a copy will be provided to you.
The exam will be proctored by Proctor U.
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