2024 - 2025 Graduate Catalog
Online Master of Science in Finance
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Program Description
The purpose of the Online Master of Science in Finance (OMSF) is to educate students to manage risks and create wealth for firm owners and investors. The program will provide students with the skills to use Excel and other industry-specific software to construct, analyze, and interpret sophisticated financial models. These skills allow students to weigh the benefits versus costs of different actions, such as which competing risky corporate projects to pursue or which stocks or bonds to buy or sell. Students will learn to use theories and conceptual frameworks to inform decisions, such as understanding the pros and cons of raising different sources of capital or optimal investment portfolio construction. The program will provide students with specific coursework in which they construct and analyze financial models and learn to effectively communicate financial analysis and strategic insights. Graduates of the program will be prepared to advise senior executives in businesses and financial organizations. Graduates also will be prepared to advise wealth-management clients.
Academic Calendar
To view specific dates for the current Academic Calendar, please refer to the current calendar dates on the University Registrar’s webpage.
Format:
Degree completion time - 4 semesters
Credits required for Online Master in Science in Finance - 32
Students are required to have a computer with internet access and a webcam.
Fact Sheet/Tuition
The Online Master of Science in Finance program is a part-time program comprising 32 credits. The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. Students take two 7.5 weeks classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Eight 4-credit classes are required. A one-credit on-campus Residency is optional for students. Classes are asynchronous and are accessible by web or mobile application.
Admissions Requirements:
The Online Master of Science in Finance program is built on practical coursework that emphasizes technical finance skills and provides a rigorous level of practice-driven insights. The Online Admissions Team at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business seeks ambitious applicants with demonstrated success in their professional careers and who possess the motivation to create value in ethical ways.
While successful candidates may come from any professional field, all applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university
- In addition, they are required to have a minimum of two years of professional work experience or must otherwise prove their business acumen
Applicants must submit an online application that includes the following:
- Transcripts for all conferred degrees
- Current resume or CV
- One essay
- Two professional recommendations
- Interviews are offered by invitation
Application Deadlines:
Visit Online MS in Finance Admissions for more information.
Online MS in Finance Tuition & Fees
Please visit the W&M Student Accounts website for information about Online Master of Science in Finance tuition and fees.
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