The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program prepares students for careers in financial analysis and management. This rigorous quantitative program relies on current technology and financial methodologies to analyze complex problems.
The coursework stresses the application of contemporary theories in a global context to develop financial modeling and analytical skills for value creation, leading to innovative solutions, while placing an emphasis on social responsibility and ethical conduct in finance as a means to sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity.
The Carey Part-Time MS in Finance program features:
- Johns Hopkins University's world-class faculty and experienced practitioners in the field of finance
- A rigorous quantitative curriculum with emphasis on analytical techniques and their role in sophisticated risk pricing and investment decision-making
- Strong theoretical and practical foundations in the analysis of complex financial instruments, portfolio allocation and risk management, 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 30 credits. Part-time students must complete the program within six years.
Students enrolled in the online MSF program are required to take the Business Communication course. Asynchronous online sections of this course have a mandatory two-day residency component, which includes synchronous participation. Onsite residencies are held at the Carey Business School’s Harbor East campus in Baltimore, MD.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the MSF program includes the following courses. Course sequence and availability of specific electives may vary and not all electives are available every term nor in every format. All courses are 2 credits unless otherwise noted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Foundations | ||
| BU.120.601 | Business Communication 1 | 2 |
| BU.131.601 | Business Leadership and Human Values | 2 |
| BU.510.601 | Statistical Analysis | 2 |
| Functional Core | ||
| BU.210.620 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 2 |
| BU.231.620 | Corporate Finance | 2 |
| BU.232.710 | Derivatives | 2 |
| BU.230.620 | Financial Modeling and Valuation | 2 |
| BU.232.720 | Fixed Income | 2 |
| BU.232.701 | Investments | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six of the following: | 12 | |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | ||
| Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies | ||
| Advanced Portfolio Management | ||
| AI Essentials for Business | ||
| Business Microeconomics | ||
| Continuous Time Finance | ||
| Corporate Governance | ||
| Cost Measurement and Control | ||
| Cryptos and Blockchain | ||
| Data Analytics | ||
| Emerging Markets | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Financial Crises and Contagion | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Managing Financial Risk | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Private Equity | ||
| The Firm and the Macroeconomy | ||
| Student Managed Investment Fund 2 | ||
| Wealth Management | ||
Carey Elective - Students may fulfill ONE general elective with a Carey course for which they meet the prerequisites and enrollment criteria. | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Asynchronous online sections of this course have a mandatory two-day residency component, requiring real time, synchronous participation. Onsite residencies are held at the Carey Business School's Harbor East campus in Baltimore, MD.
- 2
The Student-Managed Investment Fund is a one-credit course.