Business-Finance

Master of Science Business-Finance

Today’s business climate demands individuals who are equipped to manage the intense world of finance. Meeting those demands requires a specialized graduate degree.

The Master of Science Business-Finance program provides motivated and talented students with a leading-edge program that includes advanced financial theory, practical business applications and an understanding of current research issues. Students will learn how to apply the latest tools and technologies of financial analysis and engineering to solve the challenging problems that they will confront in a global business environment. The program differs from the M.B.A. in that both the required and elective courses are concentrated in finance, allowing students more rigorous, specialized training in this functional discipline.

This program in a natural complement to an undergraduate degree in accounting. Students who complete this degree will have the necessary coursework and additional credits necessary to meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in Maryland and in many other states. Students who pursue the M.S. in Business-Finance are often preparing for professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner.

Enhance Your Career.

The program is structured to provide financial management professionals with the knowledge and proficiency to:

• create sophisticated solutions to financial problems
• design and evaluate new financial instruments
• leverage resources for optimal profitability and productivity
• develop strategic financial objectives
• seize new business opportunities
• mitigate corporate risk
• improve investment decision-making
• analyze technical financial materials.

Develop Essential Skills.

Through this program, you’ll become knowledgeable in:
• investment banking • investment management • security analysis • capital markets • derivatives • risk management • financial consulting • mergers and acquisitions •private equity • venture capital • corporate restructuring • corporate planning • budgeting • corporate treasury • real property.

Our Faculty:

• combine academic scholarship with practical experience
• have a full range of knowledge in finance, banking, investing, economics and real estate
• are active consultants in their fields of expertise
• regularly publish articles in major journals
• create relationships with industry professionals from which you can benefit.

Learn more about the finance faculty.

Know the Program.

We are accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and the highest distinction that business schools can receive worldwide. The program was designed with working professionals in mind; our classes are offered evenings, and many are also offered online.

For more information about M.S. in Business-Finance please contact the Office of Graduate Admission and International Admission and enrollment at gradadmissions@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.

Admission Requirements

1. Apply online. Apply online before you do anything else.

2. Schedule to take the GMAT. Don't procrastinate! Go to www.mba.com and schedule to take your GMAT exam. You may also see if you qualify for a GMAT waiver.

3. Request your transcripts ASAP. Request copies of your official transcripts as soon as possible. It can take time to print, prepare, and mail your undergraduate transcripts to the MBA Admission Office. We only need one original transcript from each university you attended.

4. Give your recommenders at least two weeks to write your letters of recommendation. Give those individuals who are writing your letters of recommendation at least two weeks to complete the task. This allows them to take their time and craft an excellent letter of recommendation. Make sure the person puts the letter in a sealed envelope with his/her signature over the back flap. 2 letters of recommendation are required.

5. Prepare and submit your resume. Your resume can be emailed or mailed to the address below (step 7).

6. Write your Personal Statement. Your personal statement is important. Take your time writing it. Tell us why you are seeking a graduate degree. Tell us about your short and long term goals. Tell us why you will be a successful graduate student. Keep the statement to 1,000 words or less. Proof your essay to correct spelling and grammatical errors. You can submit your essay with your online application or submit it at a later time.

7. Mail all materials to:

University of Baltimore
Office of Admissions
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
gradadmissions@ubalt.edu

Additional graduate business programs available.

• M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services
• M.S. in Global Leadership
• M.S. in Taxation
• M.B.A. (UB/Towson MBA)

Program Courses

Fundamental Courses [12 credits]

ACCT	504	Introduction to Accounting (3)
ECON	504	Economics (3)
FIN	504	Financial Management (3)
OPRE	504	Data Analysis and Decisions (3)

Fundamental Course "Waivers": Information pertaining to course waivers can be viewed on the UB/Towson M.B.A. website.

Degree Requirements [30 credits]

Required Courses [18 credits]

FIN	640	Financial Analysis and Strategy (3)
ECON	650	Business Economics (3)
FIN	704	Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
FIN	705	Financial Analysis and Forecasting (3)
FIN	715	Security Analysis (3)
FIN	720	International Finance (3)

Electives [12 credits]

Select four courses from the following:

FIN	725	Derivatives and Risk Management (3)
FIN	735	Portfolio Management (3)
FIN	750	Real Estate Investment (3)
FIN	760	Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (3)
FIN	770	New Venture Financing (3)
FIN	780	Corporate Valuation and Restructuring (3)
FIN	797	Special Topics in Finance(3)
FIN	799	Individual Research (3)