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Finance, M.S. (Offered through the Kelley School of Business)

Gain financial expertise when you earn a Master of Science in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. This 100 percent online program prepares you to work in a wide range of jobs and industries, including corporate finance, capital markets, consulting, and investment banking.

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Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 30

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

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Degree Overview

Gain the technical expertise you need to measure and manage the risks and returns of an organization's financial policies, as well as an understanding of the ways an organization can use these policies to achieve its strategic goals.

As a student in the M.S. in Finance, you’ll learn why finance is an integral business function, how to use financial resources efficiently, which financial tools can manage risk and uncertainty, and why capital markets value financial securities.

You’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University Kelley School of Business degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of our students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor's degree
To apply to this program:
  • Complete the Kelley Executive Education Programs Application Form first.
  • Complete the Indiana University Graduate School Application Form, which includes a personal statement (500 words or less), resume, and letter of recommendation.
  • Send official transcripts.

Your Kelley M.S. in Finance prepares you to advance in careers such as:

  • Financial analyst
  • Insurance underwriter
  • Auditor
  • Budget analyst
  • Commercial banker 
  • Financial planner 
  • Portfolio manager 
  • Stockbroker 

To graduate with the M.S. in Finance, you must complete 30 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Finance core courses (30 credit hours)

Core
Core Classes for the MS in Finance
Course Number Course Name Credits
BUKD-K 520 Quantitative Analysis 3 Credits
BUKD-C 521 Managing Accounting Information for Decision-Making 3 Credits
BUKD-C 530 Economics for Managers 3 Credits
BUKD-C 540 Financial Management 3 Credits
BUKD-F 741 Asset Pricing & Security Valuation 3 Credits
BUKD-F 745 Valuation & Capital Investment 3 Credits
BUKD-F 742 International Financial Management 3 Credits
BUKD-F 750 Financial Strategy & Corporate Restructuring 3 Credits
BUKD-F 734 Working Capital Management 3 Credits
BUKD-F XXX Special Topics in Finance

 

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