Master of Science in Financial Management

The Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM) at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) provides a specialized education in global finance, including international finance and investment analysis. Available on campus and online, the program provides a hands-on, immersive financial analytics experience, including a significant amount of statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and programming, preparing you for leadership roles in modern global finance. The MSFM is ideal for those seeking careers in corporate finance, financial management, investments, and multinational finance, and offers optional concentrations in International Finance or Investment Analysis.

Students who complete the master’s degree in Financial Management will be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding of quantitative analysis in financial management and investment decision-making.
• Proficiency in application of mathematical and statistical modeling in financial analytics.
• Mastery in forecasting techniques to the analysis of problems of business organizations and performance.
• Comprehension of optimization theories and data analytics techniques in portfolio management.
• Knowledge and ability to perform data organization, analysis, and visualization for financial decision-making.

Qualifying international students in F-1 status are also entitled to Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a type of employment/internship authorization, after completing two consecutive full-time semesters of study in the program.

Dual Concentration Option

You can obtain additional specialized knowledge by completing both Financial Management degree concentrations. Students must complete the requirements for both concentrations with a minimum of 15 total courses (the exact number of courses needed will depend on the concentrations and the courses required).

Second Master’s Degree Option

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