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Courses
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14
Total Courses
$485
Cost per Credit
1.5 years
Average Completion*
15 Hours/Week
Course Effort

Master’s Degree in Finance Overview

Demand for financial managers is increasing 17% — much faster than average. Earn your master’s degree online and be ready for real opportunities in the field of finance.

  • Increase your career prospects — services provided by financial managers, such as planning, directing, and coordinating investments, are expected to stay in demand as the economy grows.
  • Gain the advanced technical knowledge needed to make decisions based on the analysis of financial information.
  • Build the credentials and skills to pursue senior and leadership positions, and get the comprehensive, practical training to solve real-life financial challenges.
  • Prepare for certification: graduates may be eligible to sit for CFA® or CFP® exams, depending on their concentration.
  • Focus your degree plan by choosing from three concentration areas: financial analysis, financial planning, or treasury management.

Build the Expertise That Employers Need:

  • Make and justify business decisions supported by financial data.
  • Identify financial risk and minimize exposure.
  • Guide an organization and improve its day-to-day financial processes.
  • Comply with laws and regulations and uphold a personal and professional code of ethics.
  • Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders.

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Prepare for CFA® or CFP® Certification

Graduates who choose the financial analyst concentration may be eligible to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) exam.

The Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in financial planning is a CFP Board-Registered Program and meets the specific criteria for educating individuals who wish to fulfill the education component for obtaining CFP® certification.

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Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

Courses help increase your understanding of the factors that influence high-level decision making and provide you with opportunities to develop and implement your critical thinking skills to solve complex financial problems.

The Master of Science in Finance curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the field of business.

Sample Courses

  • Financial Planning
  • Corporate Finance
  • Banking
  • Financial Markets
  • Investment Management
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Program Requirements

10
Core Courses
4
Elective Courses
14
Total Courses
56
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process.

A satisfactory Peregrine Exam score and successful completion of modules may also count toward admissions requirements. Applicants with an MBA can enroll in the program without a Peregrine assessment or an undergraduate degree in business. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Master's in Finance Concentrations

Concentrations allow you to personalize your education by focusing your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from:

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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Career Opportunities

Earning your online master's degree in finance at Purdue Global can help you develop valuable skills that could be applied to a broad range of financial positions in a variety of work environments including financial companies, insurance companies, security dealers, banks and credit unions, and government.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Financial-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

CFP® Certification: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S. Purdue Global does not certify individuals to use these marks. CFP certification is granted solely by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. to individuals who, in addition to completing an educational requirement, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Prior experience may be required for leadership roles. Certain finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states. Programs were not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific information on licensure and state authorizations.