FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Learn more about the Master of Science in Financial Analysis.

About the Program

For the Master of Science in Financial Analysis, students explore project-based applications of today’s best financial theory and technology practices, including data science for finance, to build a skill set for 21st-century success. Students make strides toward the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation during their program studies. They also connect with senior leaders and industry experts through a distinguished guest speaker series and visits to firms in the Greater Philadelphia region and on Wall Street.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 6 years

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time students are able to complete the degree program in 10 or 22 months, while part-time students taking 8 or fewer credits per term are able to complete the program in two years.  

Affiliation(s): Research interests of Fox faculty are supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout the Fox School and Temple University.

Accreditation:  The MS in Financial Analysis is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Job Prospects: The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) provides students with career coaching and professional development resources that support the job search. Graduates develop industry-matched skills in finance that distinguish them for employment with accounting firms, commercial banks, consulting companies, financial technology firms, government and regulatory agencies, hedge funds, insurance companies, investment banks and investment management companies.  

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students are not allowed to take classes under non-matriculated status.

Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans and alternative loans through private lenders. The Fox School grants 5% tuition scholarships to alumni who are admitted to the program.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall:

• December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
• March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
• June 30 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline on a space-available basis.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1

From Whom: Academic references and/or professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are accepted.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must demonstrate completion of coursework in Accounting, Finance, Micro/Macroeconomics and Statistics with a grade of "B" or better earned. 

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, mark sheets must be evaluated by WES or another NACES organization.

Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: Scores may be requested based on the applicant's academic and/or professional background. Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit valid GMAT or GRE test scores. Consult an admissions advisor with any questions.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

• TOEFL iBT: 90
• IELTS Academic: 7.0
• Duolingo: 110
• PTE Academic: 68

Resume: Current resume or CV is required.

Interview: Candidates are invited to interview in person or virtually. Interviews are required on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Essay: Prompts for this optional essay can be found in the online application portal.

Transfer Credit: Transfer credit is not accepted for the Financial Analysis MS degree.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30

Required Courses:¹

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
Finance Academy, August
FIN 5602	Corporate Finance	1
FIN 5603	Financial Accounting	1
FIN 5604	Derivative Markets	1
FIN 5605	Fixed Income	1
Fall Term
FIN 5601	Financial Technology	1
FIN 5612	Asset Pricing	1.5
FIN 5613	Derivative Valuation	1.5
FIN 5615	Data Science in Finance	1.5
FIN 5618	Corporate Value Management	1.5
FIN 5623	Risk Measurement	1.5
FIN 5627	Financial Econometrics	1.5
FIN 5628	Global Economy	1.5
FIN 5671	Financial Analysis I	1.5
FIN 5675	Professional Development	1
	Credit Hours	18
Spring
FIN 5622	Machine Learning in Finance	1.5
FIN 5631	Financial Time Series	1.5
FIN 5632	Investment Management	1.5
FIN 5637	Applied Corporate Finance	1.5
FIN 5638	Behavioral Finance	1.5
FIN 5647	Financial Reporting & Analysis	1.5
FIN 5648	Quantitative Portfolios	1.5
FIN 5672	Financial Analysis II	1.5
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	30

¹

With approval from the Academic Director, FIN 5683 Special Study in Finance or non-FIN graduate courses may be substituted for any required course.

10-Month Full-Time MS

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
Finance Academy, August
FIN 5602	Corporate Finance	1
FIN 5603	Financial Accounting	1
FIN 5604	Derivative Markets	1
FIN 5605	Fixed Income	1
Fall I
FIN 5612	Asset Pricing	1.5
FIN 5613	Derivative Valuation	1.5
FIN 5618	Corporate Value Management	1.5
FIN 5671	Financial Analysis I	1.5
FIN 5675	Professional Development	1
Fall II
FIN 5601	Financial Technology	1
FIN 5615	Data Science in Finance	1.5
FIN 5623	Risk Measurement	1.5
FIN 5627	Financial Econometrics	1.5
FIN 5628	Global Economy	1.5
	Credit Hours	18
Spring
Spring I
FIN 5631	Financial Time Series	1.5
FIN 5632	Investment Management	1.5
FIN 5637	Applied Corporate Finance	1.5
FIN 5648	Quantitative Portfolios	1.5
Spring II
FIN 5622	Machine Learning in Finance	1.5
FIN 5638	Behavioral Finance	1.5
FIN 5647	Financial Reporting & Analysis	1.5
FIN 5672	Financial Analysis II	1.5
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	30

22-Month Full-Time MS¹

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
Finance Academy, August
FIN 5602	Corporate Finance	1
FIN 5603	Financial Accounting	1
Fall I
FIN 5612	Asset Pricing	1.5
FIN 5618	Corporate Value Management	1.5
FIN 5675	Professional Development	1
Fall II
FIN 5615	Data Science in Finance	1.5
FIN 5627	Financial Econometrics	1.5
	Credit Hours	9
Spring
Spring I
FIN 5631	Financial Time Series	1.5
FIN 5637	Applied Corporate Finance	1.5
FIN 5648	Quantitative Portfolios	1.5
Spring II
FIN 5622	Machine Learning in Finance	1.5
FIN 5638	Behavioral Finance	1.5
FIN 5671	Financial Analysis I	1.5
	Credit Hours	9
Year 2
Fall
Finance Academy, August
FIN 5604	Derivative Markets	1
FIN 5605	Fixed Income	1
Fall I
FIN 5601	Financial Technology	1
FIN 5613	Derivative Valuation	1.5
FIN 5672	Financial Analysis II	1.5
Fall II
FIN 5623	Risk Measurement	1.5
FIN 5628	Global Economy	1.5
	Credit Hours	9
Spring
Spring I
FIN 5632	Investment Management	1.5
Spring II
FIN 5647	Financial Reporting & Analysis	1.5
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	30

¹

This full-time program can be modified for part-time study. In the part-time 22-month program, students reduce their courseload in the Spring term of their first year of study to 6 credits and increase their courseload to 6 credits in the Spring term of their second year. Contact the Academic Director for the 22-month part-time schedule for the Financial Analysis MS.

Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the MS in Financial Analysis degree.

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