The Master of Science in Finance with a required area of concentration in Financial Econometrics helps build the entrepreneurial capacity of students to comprehend global financial markets with its implications on local investment environments.
The Carey MS in Finance program features:
- Johns Hopkins University's world-class faculty and experienced practitioners in the field of finance
- STEM-designated curriculum
- Choose between a 12- or 15-month program
- A rigorous quantitative curriculum with emphasis on computational, statistical, and econometric techniques and their role in sophisticated financial decision-making
- Strong theoretical and practical foundations in the analysis of complex financial instruments, portfolio allocation, and risk management, but also in corporate finance, company valuation, and corporate governance
- A significant portion of the curriculum is devoted to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge, preparing our students to sit for the CFA exams
Program Requirements
The program requires 36 credits. Full-time MS Finance students must complete the program in three semesters: fall, spring, and summer for the 12-month program; and fall, spring, and fall for the 15-month program. Course waivers are not granted in this program. Area of concentration is required for the MS in Finance.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the MS in Finance program includes the following courses. Course sequence and availability of specific electives may vary. Students must consult with an academic advisor to ensure that they take courses in the approved sequence. All courses are 2 credits unless otherwise noted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Foundations | ||
| BU.120.601 | Business Communication | 2 |
| BU.131.601 | Business Leadership and Human Values | 2 |
| BU.510.601 | Statistical Analysis | 2 |
| Functional Core | ||
| BU.232.710 | Derivatives | 2 |
| BU.231.620 | Corporate Finance | 2 |
| BU.232.701 | Investments | 2 |
| BU.210.620 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 2 |
| BU.230.620 | Financial Modeling and Valuation | 2 |
| BU.232.720 | Fixed Income | 2 |
| Area of Concentration Courses | ||
| BU.232.640 | Empirical Finance | 2 |
| BU.232.610 | Computational Finance | 2 |
| BU.232.620 | Linear Econometrics for Finance | 2 |
| BU.232.630 | Non-Linear Econometrics for Finance | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select five of the following: | 10 | |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | ||
| Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies | ||
| Advanced Portfolio Management | ||
| AI Essentials for Business | ||
| Business Microeconomics | ||
| Continuous Time Finance | ||
| Corporate Governance | ||
| Cryptos and Blockchain | ||
| Cost Measurement and Control | ||
| Emerging Markets | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Financial Crises and Contagion | ||
| Financial Institutions | ||
| Financial Stability | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Managing Financial Risk | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Private Equity | ||
| The Firm and the Macroeconomy | ||
| Wealth Management | ||
| Student Managed Investment Fund 1 | ||
Carey Elective - Students may fulfill ONE general elective with a Carey course for which they meet the prerequisites and enrollment criteria. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |