Why PlusOne MS in Finance?

The PlusOne MS in Finance program provides rigorous training in finance, helping to develop your analytical and financial management skills. You'll learn from world-class finance scholars and business leaders who understand today's financial challenges because they've experienced them firsthand.

  • Outearn your peers – According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for a professional with a master's in finance is just over $128,000 annually.
  • CFA exam preparation – Our faculty integrate the CFA Body of Knowledge into the curriculum to help you prepare for licensure should you opt to sit for the exam.

Program details

You can get started on your Masters of Science in Finance as an undergraduate with the D'Amore-McKim PlusOne Program. Designed for academically outstanding students, the program allows you to take up to a total of 15 graduate credits during senior year and apply those credits toward both your bachelor's and master's degrees. The PlusOne MS in Finance starts in the fall term only.

Careful curriculum planning with your undergraduate advisor is important to ensure that you are eligible to join and begin the program in the fall.

Application requirements

3.25

minimum cumulative GPA

3.0

minimum GPA in concentration coursework:

For Finance concentration

FINA 3301 and FINA 3303

For FinTech concentration

FINA 3301 or 3303 and FINA 4380

2

successfully completed 6-month co-ops

Application deadlines: Nov. 9; Jan. 24; Mar. 21. It is mandatory to meet with your advisor before submitting an application.

Getting started

Starting the conversation with your undergraduate advisor ensures you can map out your classes so that it fits your schedule. Together, you'll review the application requirements and select appropriate classes to take full advantage of this opportunity.

Curriculum

Undergraduate prerequisites

FINA 3301Corporate Finance
FINA 3303Investments

Credit sharing coursework

FINA 6202Analysis of Financial Institutions & Markets
FINA 6204International Finance Management
Graduate finance elective
Graduate finance elective
Graduate finance elective
Suggested graduate business electives for Fall term senior year
FINA 6207Financial Modeling
FINA 6212Fixed Income Securities and Risk
FINA 6214Mergers and Acquisitions
FINA 6216Valuation and Value Creation
FINA 6217Real Estate Finance and Investment

FINA 6205Financial Strategy
FINA 6206Finance Seminar
FINA 6219Portfolio Management
Graduate business or finance elective
Graduate finance elective

The sample curriculum listed above is subject to change. Not all courses are offered every term. You are encouraged to work closely with your academic advisors to plan your schedule. You'll need to save two finance and two open electives to be eligible to begin in the fall.

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