Master of Science - Finance
- 1 year
- Duration
- 37,280 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
Drew's STEM-designated Master of Science in Finance (MS) program offers a comprehensive 30-credit exploration of the quantitative and analytical techniques employed in contemporary financial services.
Leveraging Drew’s two decades of success with the distinctive Wall Street Semester and robust connections to the financial services sector, MS students acquire the training and credentials essential for thriving in diverse organizations, including banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations, government entities, and nonprofit organizations.
Distinctive to the Drew MS in Finance program, enrolled students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and abilities through financial internships in real-world settings while undertaking classroom curriculum. Mentors collaborate with students in several fields, including municipal bond research, derivatives trading, and private equity, providing each student the chance to connect with financial organizations in New York City while attending Drew.
A collaborative portfolio management project takes place during the capstone, enabling students to propose asset allocation proposals to a panel of industry professionals and financial experts. Drew's co-curricular programming included guest lectures and excursions to New York City to engage with financial corporations, regulatory bodies, and organizations focused on fostering ethical financial practices and enhancing financial literacy.
Program structure
Fall
The introductory semester encompasses fundamental concepts, including the comprehension of financial statements, the analysis of systemic and external causes, and the exploration of investment principles and securities valuation.
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- Investments
- Financial Quantitative Analysis
Spring
Following the autumn semester, students will study subjects such as financial analysis, capital budgeting, capital structure, emotional-based financial decision-making, experimental finance, psychological theories, and behavioral biases.
- Corporate Finance
- Investments II (elective)
- Derivatives (elective)
- Behavioral Finance
Summer
The final semester emphasizes experiential learning and cooperation, requiring students to apply their knowledge within an organizational setting and, through the capstone project, to collaborate in small groups to evaluate and present a complex financial issue.
- Internship
- Capstone
Price
Tuition fee: 37,280 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
