More than ever before, financial skills are valued by today’s employers. Firms in every industry are demanding knowledgeable, well-trained individuals with finely tuned quantitative skills and practical problem solving expertise. Northeastern University’s online Master of Science in Finance—an intensive, 16-month program grounded in fundamental principles in economics and finance—is answering that need.

Taught by Northeastern’s world-renowned finance faculty, the rigorous curriculum combines core study in financial theory and quantitative methods. Elective courses allow you to tailor your degree to your personal and professional goals and to establish the credentials and the skills that can expand your current career options or open the right doors to a career in Finance.

Program Objectives

• Understand the major types of financial institutions, their impact, and the financial instruments employed by them
• Develop financial, analytical, and communication skills to develop and implement a financial strategy
• Establish the theoretical and practical foundation for sound financial decision making
• Identify concepts, policies, and techniques for financial management of domestic and multinational firms
• Gain an understanding of financial markets, policies, and strategies

* Tuition rates are for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning on July 1, 2012. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.