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Enhance you MS in Finance Degree with a Focus in Investments & Securities

Enhance your professional skill set with a broad range of invaluable analytical and technical skills by earning an online Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Investments. You'll gain a greater understanding of how to analyze assets, debt and equity, securities, investment strategies, portfolios and other financial instruments, as well as fiscal and monetary policies and procedures. You'll be well poised to seek an advanced career in the securities industry.

See Yourself Succeed in Investments & Securities

University of Michigan Science has a long history of providing highly respected finance-related undergraduate and graduate degrees, having been founded as an accounting school in 1932. Our MS in Finance online degree program continues this fine tradition.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MS in finance and investments at UMS include:

  • Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
  • Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
  • Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
  • Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
  • Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
  • Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
  • Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Career Outlook

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 for investment advice, the BLS projects that employment in the securities, commodities and financial services industry will increase 6% by 2026.*

By earning an online MS in finance and investments from University of Michigan Science, you can increase your leverage when competing for top jobs. A master's, combined with the appropriate licensing, will position you for a career as a broker, investment banker, trader and financial services sales agent.

Curriculum

This online degree program combines comprehensive training in core financial subjects, such as managerial economics and capital budgeting, with an introduction to strategies about where and how to invest.

Courses May Include

Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
This is a survey of the mathematical, probabilistic and statistical tools available for assisting in the operation and management of industrial organizations.

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze equity and alternative investments utilizing quantitative techniques and financial theories in relation to portfolio management
  • Analyze and evaluate long-term corporate investment opportunities to increase shareholder value
  • Implement theories of asset allocation, security analysis, and portfolio diversification to efficiently manage an investment portfolio
  • Formulate testable hypotheses and conduct statistical tests using financial data to inform strategic corporate decision-making
  • Evaluate and interpret the effect of macroeconomic events and financial market conditions on the firm's strategic objectives
  • Utilize the tools of risk management in corporate management and portfolio management to effectively balance the relationship between risk and return
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