Master of Science in Finance

The Charlton College of Business Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program provides advanced and affordable education in finance for those with finance, business, or non-business baccalaureate degrees. The MSF program is a high-quality, well-rounded program designed to prepare students to be competitive, market-ready, and successful in a rapidly changing global environment.

The MSF is a 10-course, 30-credit degree program. Students will be prepared to pursue nationally and globally recognized credentials, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Our program covers the major topic areas of the CFA exams, so graduates will have a strong foundation from which to draw while completing required exams.

Students can choose between either general finance or the STEM-approved quantitative finance concentration for their degree.

Quantitative finance concentration

The quantitative finance concentration has a mathematical and capital market focus that will appeal to students interested in quantitative financial analysis, risk management, investment management, and financial technology careers. The quantitative finance concentration in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) designated, offering students on a VISA an extended OPT upon completion of the degree.

UMassD advantages

• CCB is AACSB accredited, the international gold standard.
• Only 10% of business schools have all undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by AACSB.
• Students gain a high-level understanding of corporate finance, investment, risk management, international finance, among other topics to prepare them for careers in different finance areas.
• Students are prepared for the CFA and other finance certificates. Having both MSF degree and CFA designation sets students apart from the competition within the financial industry.
• Courses are taught by leading scholars and practitioners in the field.
• Students gain great classroom experience and career opportunities in finance.
• The 30-credit hour curriculum can be completed in one calendar year on a full-time basis.
• Programs are flexible to meet students' needs, with options for online, blended, and face-to-face classes.
• All programs offer high value and high quality.
• A Bloomberg certification program is offered prior to graduation. Bloomberg-certified employees provide an advantage to the employer and make prospective employees candidates among the similarly qualified competition.
• Students can choose between general finance or quantitative finance concentration for their degree. The quantitative finance concentration in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) designated, offering students on a VISA an extended OPT upon completion of the degree.

Welcome to the International Pathway Program at UMass Dartmouth!

• Access to success: Our program is a starting point on your academic journey.
• We offer step-by-step support from application assistance, streamlining admissions, and pre-arrival support, to academic advisement and exploring campus life at UMassD through events and excursions.
• Once you are accepted to IPP, you are also conditionally accepted into the degree program of your choice and have full access to UMassD.
• You’ll receive guidance to ensure your academic success, receiving personal advisement to help you reach your goals.
• You’ll earn credits toward your degree during the pathway program.
• You are guaranteed admission to your program once your pathway is successfully completed.

Why UMass Dartmouth?

UMass Dartmouth is

• A world-class institution with over 125 years of educational experience and ranked as a top public university nationwide;
• Part of the UMass system ranked as the #59 in the nation and #2 in Massachusetts. According to U.S. News & World Report, UMass Dartmouth ranks as a top performer in social mobility, finishing ahead of 28 national universities in New England including MIT, Harvard, and Brown University;
• A National Research Institution recognized 6 years in a row as an institution offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with a commitment to producing groundbreaking research;
• Success-driven with 96% of graduates either employed or in graduate school;
• An opportunity to study in diverse fields including 30+ graduate programs and 80+ undergraduate programs

Mission Statement

UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success. The University serves as an intellectual catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation on a global, national, and regional scale.

Vision Statement

UMass Dartmouth will be a globally recognized premier research university committed to inclusion, access, advancement of knowledge, student success, and community engagement.

Accreditation

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) since 1963; this accreditation encompasses the entire institution.

As of August 1, 2018, CIHE-NEASC became an independent corporation called the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). NECHE establishes and maintains high standards of educational excellence through self-evaluation and peer review. Institutions demonstrating that they meet these standards are accredited. NECHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.