Study investments, corporate finance, advanced economic theory, financial markets and much more in the MS in Finance online and on-campus program.

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1 MS in Finance MS in Finance A Smart Investment in Your Future Earn an MS in Finance online or on campus from Southern New Hampshire University and position yourself for greater success in the world of finance. An MS in Finance will help you gain the financial analysis and quantitative skills you need to become a leader in the field. Study investments, corporate finance, advanced economic theory, financial markets and much more in the MS in Finance online and on-campus program. Our Finance graduate degrees prepare you for professional and management positions in corporate finance, investment banking, financial management, financial markets, securities firms, government and more. Our MS in Finance online or on-campus programs, coupled with a test-prep course, prepare you to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. Finance (M.S.) Concentrations Finance / Corporate Finance (MS) Finance / Investments and Securities (MS) Finance / International Investments (MS) Advantages of an MS in Finance Online/On Campus Degree at SNHU One of the most affordable Finance graduate degrees in New England. Offered by a respected, private, not-for-profit university. An 80-year history of graduating successful business students. No GMAT or GRE required for admission. Choose from on-campus and online classes. MS in Finance online and on-campus classes taught by practiced faculty with professional experience. Participate in classroom and online discussions, group projects and real-world applications. Access well-connected alumni who have earned their Finance graduate degrees, for internships and networking opportunities.

2 Complete your MS in Finance online or on-campus degree in as few as 18 months, with two courses per 11-week term. Finance Graduate Degrees Access the Latest Financial Technology Our Center for Financial Studies provides an integrated educational experience, including financial analysts and planning, for students earning their Finance graduate degrees. The center features data and ticker boards with streaming market information and news headlines similar to those used at the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Legacy of Educational Excellence MS in Finance Southern New Hampshire University has a long history of providing highly respected finance-related undergraduate and graduate degrees, having been founded as an accounting school in Our MS in Finance online degree program continues this fine tradition. Finance Foundation Courses MBA 501 Mathematics and Statistics for Business MBA 502 Economics for Business MBA 503 Financial Reporting and Analysis ACC 500 Managerial Accounting Finance Core Courses (9 courses, 27 credits) ECO 500 Managerial Economics ECO 610 Fiscal and Monetary Policies and Practices FIN 500 Financial Management FIN 620 Money and Capital Markets FIN 630 Capital Budgeting and Financing FIN 640 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management FIN 690 Financial Econometrics FIN 700 Seminar in Finance QSO 510 Quantitative Analysis for Decision-Making

3 MS in Finance - Corporate Finance Advance Your Career with a Masterʹs in Corporate Finance Earning your MS in Finance with a concentration in Corporate Finance gives you an advantage over just earning your master s in corporate finance online - you get a broader advanced education in the way money and accounting affect businesses and it expands the career opportunities available to you. Become a CFO, corporate treasurer, controller, director of finance, financial analyst, credit manager or cash manager with a corporate finance MS online. The 36-credit-hour MS Finance with a Corporate Finance Concentration gives you a solid foundation in finance classes coupled with specific corporate finance courses that provide the background you need for the corporate finance field. Gain the Skills You Need for a Successful Corporate Finance Career The MS Finance degree with a Corporate Finance Concentration enhances your understanding of finance topics through a range of finance and corporate finance courses - online or on campus. Online master s in corporate finance courses build your knowledge of managerial accounting, capital budgeting, and fiscal and monetary policies. Southern New Hampshire University's Masters in Corporate Finance Concentration provides in-depth study of short- and long-term financial management topics, including creating value through mergers and acquisitions. Our online MS corporate finance courses will add to your understanding of liquidity analysis, cash management, payment systems, cash forecasting, short- and long-term borrowing, quantitative risk assessment, risk management, firm valuation and cost of capital. Your thorough understanding of corporate finance issues will prepare you for a range of finance jobs. Job Prospects for Careers in Finance and Corporate Finance With an MS in Finance with a Corporate Finance Concentration you will gain the required knowledge to pursue a range of corporate finance jobs. Career opportunities for financial managers in the decade prior to 2020 are expected to increase 9 percent, according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The globalization of companies, tighter financial markets, and regulatory changes are increasing the demand for business professionals with financial expertise. Those with expertise in accounting and finance, and especially professionals with a master's degree in Finance or a Corporate Finance Concentration, may encounter the most success in securing corporate finance jobs. Corporate Finance Concentration Courses FIN 610 Short-Term Financial Management FIN 660 Creating Value through Mergers and Acquisitions FIN 665 Long-Term financing and Capital Structure Theory

4 MS in Finance - Investments and Securities Online Finance Degree Focuses on Securities and Investments This investments and securities Master's Degree in Finance combines comprehensive training in core financial subjects, such as managerial accounting and capital budgeting, with an introduction to strategies about where and how to invest. Designed to fit the schedule of busy adults, the MS in Finance with a concentration in Investments and Securities program enables you to take classes at your own pace. Take two courses per term and graduate in less than two years. Because the GMAT or GRE are not required, you can start taking online securities and finance courses immediately. Gain Marketable New Skills with a Finance Degree The MS in Finance - Investments and Securities concentration helps finance professionals build their portfolios with a broad range of invaluable analytical and technical skills. The curriculum is anchored by core finance courses that are complemented by special online securities courses and investment courses. You will graduate with a greater understanding of how to analyze assets, debt and equity, securities, investment strategies, portfolios, and other financial instruments, as well as managerial accounting, fiscal and monetary policies and procedures, and other finance principles. Prepare Yourself for a Successful Career in Investments and Securities According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, investments and securities careers show positive signs of growth in the coming years. Sparked by an increase in global investments in securities and commodities, along with a growing demand by baby boomers for investment advice, the BLS projects that "wage and salary employment in the securities, commodities, and other investments industry is projected to rise 15 percent from 2010 to 2020, compared to the 11 percent increase across all industries." By earning an investments and securities master s degree in finance from Southern New Hampshire University, you can help put yourself in position of leverage when competing for top securities careers and investments careers. Investment and Securities Concentration Courses FIN 645 Analytical Tools in Portfolio Management FIN 670 Options Analysis and Financial Derivatives FIN 655 International Investment and Portfolio Management

5 MS in Finance - International Investments Make a Global Impact with Your Finance Master s Degree Focus on International Investments Discover global career opportunities when you have a graduate degree in finance - international investments studies can give you specialized skills for a whole world economy. Designed for finance professionals who want to learn more about how business is conducted globally, the MS in Finance with an International Investments Concentration explores, among other topics, the challenges involved with financing and reporting on international operations. This online finance master s in international investments evaluating international risk and funding strategies, and measuring international exchange rates and interest rates. Gain Skills that are in Worldwide Demand with a Graduate Degree in Finance International Investments The MS in Finance with an International Investments Concentration degree program introduces you to the challenges involved with transacting business overseas. Through course work and case studies, this graduate degree in finance - international investments gives you a thorough understanding of the important role that finance professionals play in the success of global corporations. Topics of study include: Ways to evaluate and measure a global corporation's short-term and long-term financing and investment decisions. Successful international finance techniques. The complexities of a multicultural, multicurrency environment, including risks and funding strategies. Foreign cultures, traditions, markets, institutions, instruments, regulations, taxes, and costs. Whether you are a CFO, money manager or investment strategist - or aspire to be - you will graduate better prepared to help companies develop, evaluate and adapt international business strategies based on sound financial principles. Increasingly Global Society Means More Financial Opportunities The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a healthy selection of job opportunities for financial analysts in the coming years, which bodes well for anyone with an online finance master s in international investments.

6 According to the BLS, overall employment of financial analysts is expected to grow by 23 percent between 2010 and much faster than the average for all occupations. The BLS states: ''Primary factors for this growth are increasing complexity and global diversification of investments and growth in the overall amount of assets under management. As the market for international investment increases, companies will need more analysts to cover the global range of investment options.'' MS in Finance - International Investments Concentration Courses FIN 655 International Investment and Portfolio Management INT 620 Multinational Corporate Finance INT 621 Advanced Multinational Financial Management