Finance, Investments Concentration, M.S.

Frank Michello, Program Director
(615) 898-2381
Frank.Michello@mtsu.edu

The purpose of the M.S. in Finance is to provide a graduate-level knowledge base and expertise to those who work in the growing field of finance, assisting individuals, companies, and governments, among others, in navigating the increasingly complex and essential world of financial analysis. The M.S. degree in Finance program seeks to provide students with instruction in financial theory and practice in general finance, corporate finance, and investments that will prepare them for careers as financial analysts, consultants, managers, and planners.

Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to possess a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
submit official scores on the Graduate Record examination (GRE).
submit official transcripts of previous college work.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Finance requires completion of 33 semester hours (9 hours of core courses, 9 hours of Finance core courses, 9 hours of concentration courses, and 6 hours of elective courses drawn from advanced courses). Students will have the opportunity to complete the curriculum in one calendar year, with courses conveniently offered as hybrid courses, online, and in the evenings.

Curriculum: Finance, Investments

Electives (6 hours)

Select 6 credit hours from below or other courses with approval of advisor.

FIN 5900 - TVA Investment Challenge 3 credit hours
FIN 6560 - Mergers and Acquisitions 3 credit hours
FIN 6730 - Financial Institutions 3 credit hours
FIN 6770 - Modern Applications in Finance 3 credit hours
FIN 6860 - International Financial Management 3 credit hours

Program Notes

Candidate must

file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
file a Notice of Intent to graduate form with the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which the student intends to graduate.