Earn your master’s in two years (or less)

Master of Finance courses are offered in an 8-week format in fall, spring, and summer.

You're in control of your plan of study. Take one course at a time and finish in two years or move more quickly and finish in one year—the pace is up to you.

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Sample plans

These plans represent two of many ways to earn the Master of Finance in two years (or less). Plan to collaborate with your academic advisor to craft a plan of study that works for you.

Sample one-year plan of study

Year 1

Fall

  • MBA:8180 Managerial Finance
  • MBA:8150 Data & Decisions
  • MBA:8140 Corporate Financial Reporting
  • FIN:9200 Portfolio Management

Spring

  • FIN:9210 Derivatives
  • FIN:9300 Corporate Finance
  • Elective
  • Elective

Summer

  • Elective
  • Elective

 

Sample two-year plan of study

YEAR 1

Fall

  • MBA:8140 Corporate Financial Reporting
  • MBA:8150 Data and Decisions

Spring

  • MBA:8180 Managerial Finance
  • FIN:9300 Corporate Finance

Summer

  • Elective course

 

YEAR 2

Fall

  • Elective Course 
  • FIN:9200 Portfolio Management

Spring

  • Elective Course 
  • FIN:9210 Derivatives

Summer

  • Elective Course 

 

Weekly time commitment

The necessary time commitment varies for everyone, but in general, you should plan on at least 10-15 hours per week of study and coursework for each eight-week course. 

This will vary weekly depending on exams, presentations, team assignments, and your previous experience with the subject.