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Our Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program equips students with advanced knowledge of key concepts and analytical techniques, such as financial modeling, essential for business decisions. Participants gain practical experience by managing an investment portfolio exceeding $5 million. The program features a cutting-edge trading floor complete with financial data visualization tools, Bloomberg terminals, FactSet stations, a global time zone display, interactive touchscreens, and live stock tickers, mirroring professional trading environments.
During their year on campus, students enhance their quantitative abilities, communication techniques, and presentation skills while learning to translate statistical data into economic insights. They cultivate teamwork competencies and make significant progress toward earning CFA or CAIA certifications. The program maintains exceptional career placement success and offers networking connections with alumni working everywhere from Florida's top companies to leading Wall Street institutions.
The MSF offers two specialization options: Corporate Finance/Investment Management or Real Estate. As a STEM-designated degree, the program ensures strong job market prospects and permits eligible international graduates to extend their U.S. work authorization for up to two additional years. Exceptional FSU finance or real estate undergraduates can accelerate their studies through a combined pathway that applies up to nine credit hours toward both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
The MSF program is intended primarily for students who have completed an undergraduate finance degree prior to entering the program. Students with undergraduate degrees in related areas such as mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, actuarial science, and other business disciplines will be considered for admission upon demonstrating a high level of competency in both their chosen field of study and in the prerequisites required for admission.
The College of Business requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test, or a minimum of 7.0 on the IELTS exam, taken within the past two (2) years.