Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSF)

The Master of Science in Financial Analytics (MSFA) program provides post-baccalaureate students pursuing a career in investments with a high-quality master-level education in the field of investment. The objective is to educate post-baccalaureate students to be experts in financial analytics, investment analysis, and portfolio management. The Master of Science in Financial Analytics is open to all qualified students regardless of undergraduate major. MSFA carries the STEM CIP code. The Master of Science in Financial Analytics (MSFA) degree is a program designed to prepare students to take CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) level 1 examination. To provide working professionals a flexible schedule, courses are offered in the HyFlex mode. The Master of Science in Financial Analytics (MSFA)-CAPE Blended Program Option is a variant of the regular MSFA program. It provides JHBC Finance majoring undergraduate students with a route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This Option allows transfer of nine credits from BA to MSFA and provides a seamless process whereby students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status.

Bachelor's Degree and GPA: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with at least GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale may still be considered if they have STEM designated undergraduate degree or demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant professional experience in finance, data analysis, technology, correlated fields.