Master of Science in Financial Analysis

The finance industry has transformed dramatically—AI, machine learning and data science now drive investment decisions, while behavioral insights and digital technologies reshape how markets operate. In response, firms are adjusting their business strategies and professionals understand they will need new skills not typical of their roles in the past. 

The Master of Science in Financial Analysis in Temple University’s Fox School of Business emphasizes cutting-edge academic thinking and hands-on practical applications to prepare tomorrow’s finance professionals with the 21st-century skill set critical to advancing their careers.

Why choose the Financial Analysis MS at Fox?

The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-designated Financial Analysis MS is a multifaceted and quantitative program through which students can reimagine their career opportunities with Fox’s forward-looking curriculum. You’ll form expertise in corporate finance, investments, and investment banking financial modeling and decision-making. Expand your skills with integrated data science for finance courses in programming, time series analysis, data visualization, machine learning and generative AI applications.

Learning Outcomes

Deepen your understanding of industry trends, develop global market insights and enhance your professional skills, including 

• equity research and value-based corporate management;
• global markets and quantitative investment strategies;
• leveraged buyouts and merger and acquisitions;
• derivatives and alternative investments; 
• portfolio management and behavioral finance;
• data-driven decision-making and machine learning; and 
• Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Factset, Tableau, Python, R and SQL. 

Transformational Experience

The Financial Analysis MS kicks off with a two-week finance academy followed by divided semester fall I and II and spring I and II terms. In this way, students benefit from a wider range of contemporary industry topics and unique course sequencing. 

The educational experience is magnified with hands-on learning in our mock trading room and real-world portfolio challenges, a distinguished guest speaker series, visits to Greater Philadelphia region and Wall Street firms, social mixers, and welcoming program alumni to underpin a transformational journey both inside and outside the classroom. 

Students benefit from dedicated Center for Student Professional Development support throughout their studies. 

Your Path to CFA Charterholder 

The chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation, offered by the independent CFA Institute, is among the highest distinctions in the investment management profession and is valued by the global finance industry. Students interested in the Financial Analysis MS program have the optional opportunity to simultaneously pursue the CFA designation as an added benefit of our innovative program design. The Master of Science in Financial Analysis is a CFA University Affiliated Program accounting for the CFA Level I, II and III Candidate Body of Knowledge in its distinctive curriculum. 

To support students who choose to pursue the CFA, the program offers classes that end prior to exam dates for concentrated study time, along with dedicated CFA exam preparation modules and Kaplan prep materials included in the cost of tuition. This innovative design supports sitting for CFA Levels I, II, and III during your graduate studies. Demonstrate your unique professional expertise and gain a competitive advantage in your career by pursuing this globally recognized certification.

Learn more about the CFA program. 

Choose Our Full- or Part-time Program 

Accelerate your career with new expertise by completing a master’s degree on full- and part-time paths. For the full-time path, choose between a 10- and 22-month completion, offering extended time for students to explore professional experience or prepare for the CFA exam. 

Classes & Curriculum

An innovative, 30-credit curriculum structure featuring one- to 1.5-credit classes offers the opportunity to sit for multiple CFA exams during your graduate studies and the flexibility to complete the Financial Analysis MS program in the format that fits your needs. 

Courses take place in person at Temple’s Main Campus. The program's strategic location in Philadelphia provides students with direct access to Northeast Corridor markets from Wall Street to Washington, D.C., offering connections to leading organizations. 

Courses you will take as part of the Financial Analysis MS curriculum include

• Behavioral Finance,
• Corporate Value Management,
• Financial Accounting,
• Global Economy,
• Investment Management and
• Quantitative Portfolios.

Learn more about the Financial Analysis MS required courses.

Prerequisites 

Admission requirements include a semester coursework in statistics, accounting, and micro and macroeconomics.

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