Master of Finance Program

Overview

Expand your expertise and advance your career with Penn State Great Valley’s STEM-designated Master of Finance program. This AACSB-accredited degree prepares you to optimize financial portfolios, enhance shareholder value, and manage risk in a global economy. Whether you choose to study part-time or complete your degree full-time in as little as 15–18 months, you’ll gain the practical skills and analytical mindset needed to address today’s financial challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.

The Master of Finance program offers a dynamic and collaborative learning experience, combining small class sizes with instruction from world-class faculty and industry leaders. You’ll build meaningful connections with peers and professionals while engaging in real-world applications of financial modeling, corporate valuation, and risk management. The program also supports your pursuit of prestigious certifications like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Financial Planning (CFP), with opportunities to network at CFA Institute events and industry gatherings.

Designed for flexibility, the program is available in hybrid or fully online formats to accommodate your schedule and career goals. Hybrid delivery combines in-person and online learning on a state-of-the-art campus, while the fully online option offers maximum accessibility. As a STEM-designated program, international students benefit from up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). Whether you aim to deepen your financial expertise or position yourself as a leader in the field, Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Finance provides the foundation for long-term success.

BA 831: Foundations in Finance Fall (3 credits)
ACCTG 512: Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Fall (3 credits)
BUSAD 525: Quantitative Methods in Finance (3 credits)
FIN 808: Analysis of Financial Markets (3 credits)
BUSAD 826: Current Issues in Corporate Finance (3 credits)
FIN 813: Speculative Markets (3 credits)

Culminating Experience
BUSAD 885: Research in Security Valuation (3 credits)

ACCT 545: Strategic Cost Management (3 credits)
BADM 834: Portfolio Management (3 credits)
BUSAD 824: Finance and Investment for Sustainable Growth (3 credits)
BUSAD 827: Fixed Income Securities (3 credits)
BUSAD 828: Mergers and Acquistions (3 credits)
FIN 532: Financial Decision Processes (3 credits)
FIN 805: Multinational Managerial Finance (3 credits)