Master of Science in Finance

University of La Verne’s Master of Science in Finance prepares students for successful careers in finance with a broad understanding of financial economics and the ability to solve complex problems and develop strategies to guide the financial health of a company or organization.
Students in the MS Finance program graduate with valuable skills and knowledge they can immediately apply to real-world problems and career opportunities, including how to: analyze and develop complex financial models to achieve corporate goals;
manage long-term capital budgets and short-term working capital expenditures;
understand global financial management practices;
comprehend US Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
apply finance and accounting principles to complex financial challenges.
Entry into the MS Finance program requires the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (A 3.0 GPA is preferred in the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework, including grades no lower than a C in a prerequisite course).

TOEFL - 80 iBT or higher, 550 pBT or higher; Duolingo English Test - 105 or higher; IELTS - 6.5 overall band score or higher.