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MSF -
Master of Science in
Finance
Fiona
Robertson, PhD, Program Director
Graduate Degree Requirements
from Seattle University's Bulletin
of Information 2007-2008
Master of Science in Finance - MSF (2008-2009)
Minimum
credits required for degree 45-63*
*Students
with an MBA from an AACSB
International accredited program may waive two electives, (6 credits),
and thus may have 39-63 credits.
Tuition and Fees
I.
Preparatory Course Work
Computer
Skills
Business Calculus
(The above requirements must be completed by the end of first year in the program.)
II.
Fundamental Business Courses:
Eighteen credits, including:
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Credits
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MBA 500
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Introduction to Statistics
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3
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MBA 501
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Statistical Applications and Quantitative Methods
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3
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MBA 503
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Financial Accounting
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3
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MBA 505
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Domestic and Global Economies
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3
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MBA 506
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Managerial Economics
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3
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MBA 507
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Managerial Finance
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3
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*Students
with previous comparable course work with a B (3.0) or better have the option
of waiving these classes based on self assessment materials regarding their
proficiency. Students without previous course work are required to take these
classes.
III.
Required Core Courses
Twenty-seven credits including:
IV. Specified Electives
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(Two courses must be in Finance) |
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V.
General Electives
Students
with an MBA from an AACSB
International accredited program may waive two electives, (6 credits),
and thus may have 39-63 credits.
Degree and Certificate Offered
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
Certificate of Post-MSF Studies
Objectives
Seattle University's
master of science in finance (MSF) degree program provides an opportunity to
obtain advanced in-depth education in finance. The program is designed primarily
for individuals who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in
business. Applicants without a business degree will be required to take some
preparatory business courses.
In addition to the
development of appropriate quantitative and communication skills, the MSF
provides detailed coverage of the following major areas of finance:
The program also
includes the corollary fields of accounting and economics and incorporates
discussion of ethical issues in business and finance.
MSF
graduates typically work in banking, risk management, insurance, personal
financial planning, portfolio management, small business finance, capital
budgeting, real estate, international finance, and general corporate financial
management.
Many seek CFA, CFP, FRM, or CAIA certification or are on the track toward a corporate
financial officer position.
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