Master of Science in Financial Analysis

The global financial environment continues to evolve in unprecedented ways with new technologies, traded instruments and market players. 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 and machine learning. 

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 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. 

Master of Science in Financial Analysis students offer additional insight into their program experience and celebrated success.

Become a CFA Charterholder 

The chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation is valued by the global finance industry. 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. 

The program supports sitting for CFA exams during your graduate studies with built-in CFA exam preparation modules and study materials included in the cost of tuition.  

Students interested in the Financial Analysis MS program are not required to become a CFA. Students have the option to simultaneously pursue the CFA as an added benefit of our innovative program design. Learn more about the CFA program. 

Choose Our 10- or 22-month Program

Accelerate your career with new expertise by completing a master’s degree on a full-time 10-month path. A full-time 22-month path offers extended time for students to explore professional experience or prepare for the CFA exam.

Part-time students may complete the degree in 22 months. 

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.

All courses take place in person on Temple's Main Campus.

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

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

Learn more about the Financial Analysis MS required courses.

Prerequisites 

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

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Temple University is a premier research university with world-class academics and hands-on experiences that will challenge and inspire you. Philadelphia provides opportunities to get a head start on your career and make an impact on your future. 

Connect with the Master of Science in Financial Analysis.