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Master of Science in Finance and Analytics

Explore Santa Clara's Master's in Finance and Analytics Program

Santa Clara University's Master of Science in Finance and Analytics (MSFA) program, ranked #27 by TFE Times 2020 Best Master's of Finance Programs, offers the opportunity for a targeted education that prepares students for a dynamic career—whether it’s in corporate finance, investment management, or capital markets. Created by the world-renowned faculty of Leavey School of Business, our innovative curriculum, flexible program duration, and hands-on experiential learning deliver the essential knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to advance your finance career.

Program Overview

 

9 and 16-month full-time/part-time
 
Program Duration
 
Cohort style with
elective options
 
Course Delivery
 
Evening and
Saturday classes
 
Class Schedule
 
STEM-Designated
Degree
 
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Class Profile

 

Average Age

27 

Male

64% 

Female

36% 

Average GPA

3.18 

Average GMAT

603 

Average GRE

309 

Average Months of Work Experience: 40

 
Bronco Career Outcomes
OF GRADUATES FELT THAT THE PROGRAM MET THEIR CAREER GOALS *Due to being a new program.
 

Tuition and Financial Aid

 

36
 
Number of Units
 
Merit Scholarships
 
Available 
 
$1,406
 
Cost per Unit (2023-24) 

*46 units to complete degree for students admitted prior to Fall 2020, For details on payment options and schedules, visit the Bursar's website here  »

All MS students are eligible for merit-based scholarship after enrollment. These scholarships are awarded to the top academically performing students in the programs based on performance. You cannot apply for these scholarships.

In addition, the university offers federal and private loans. Domestic students (US citizens and permanent residents) are eligible both federal and private loans, while international students are eligible only eligible for private loans with or without a creditworthy US cosigner. 

Financial Aid
Federal and Private Loans
The University Financial Aid Office can help in locating and applying for these types of aid. You may visit the staff in Patricia A. and Stephen C. Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building; call (408) 551-1000, or email onestop@scu.edu.

Federal financial aid is not available for non-US citizens, except in cases where they have attained Permanent Resident status and have made application for citizenship. International students are eligible for scholarships.

Scholarships
All applicants to an MS program are considered for a scholarship if they submit their completed application by the posted deadline. Awards are based on professional accomplishments and outstanding scholarship as demonstrated in collegiate transcripts, GMAT or GRE score and recent coursework. The Graduate Business Office does not award need-based scholarships.

Curriculum

Students enrolling in our MSFA program have two full-time options; an intensive 9-month or a 16-month program or a flexible, part-time one. 

Courses are subject to change and availability in a given quarter is not guaranteed. 

Number of units required: 20 core and 16 electives (36 units total).

We require all students to finish three online courses (or equivalent) prior to the start of the program: linear algebra, introduction to R, and introduction to Python.

These courses each take around 20-25 hours to complete and we will require certificate of completions for them.  Please use personal IDs that will be recognizable (Legal Name, application email, etc).  Students with a grade of B or better in Linear Algebra on an official Undergraduate transcript are exempt from taking the online course.  

Below is the list of the core classes and elective options.

MSFA course descriptions here » 

MSFA Graduate Bulletin here »

Statistics

Calculus 1

3 online courses (or equivalent): linear algebra, introduction to R, and introduction to Python 1

Corporate Finance and Financial Analysis
Math for Finance and Analytics with R

Database Management System

Econometrics

Investments

Data Analytics with Python

Business Valuation

Mergers and Acquisitions

Real Estate Finance and Investments

International Investment

International Risk Management

Emerging Company Finance

Emerging Company Finance 2

Behavioral Corporate Finance and Risk Management

Applied Portfolio Management I

Applied Portfolio Management II

Fixed Income

Financial Engineering

Machine Learning

Intro to FinTech

Intro to Time-Series Analysis

Advanced Time-Series Analysis

Analytics for Finance (Panel Data)

Analytics of Optimal Pricing

Reinforcement Learning

Data Visualization

Big Data Modeling and Analytics

Applied Cloud Computing

Mobile Payment and Ecommerce Security

 

Industry Practicum/Independent Study

MSFA Faculty

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, FINANCE

Ye Cai

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, FINANCE

George Chacko

Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics, Finance

Seoyoung Kim

MARIO L. BELOTTI PROFESSOR OF FINANCE

Hersh Shefrin

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Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Earn your master’s degree with Santa Clara University. As a graduate student, you’ll be able to join in SCU’s legacy of ethics and innovation while you continue your career.

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Our Masters in Finance and Analytics program prepares you for a career in corporate finance, investments, commercial banking, and even private equity, venture capital and consulting.

Meet with us in an Advising Appointment, visit a class or attend an information session , or view our updated and relevant curriculum as you consider the Masters in Finance and Analytics program that connects best to Silicon Valley. Need more information or have any questions? Contact us at msadmissions@scu.edu or call us at 1-408-554-4539.



MS Programs Admissions

SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, MS PROGRAMS

Brittney Dorow

Assistant Director, MS Programs

Deus C. Do

MS Program Management

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MS PROGRAMS

Fatima Sheikh

ASSISTANT DEAN, GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Joshua Rosenthal

ASSOCIATE DEAN, GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Nydia MacGregor

MSFA Faculty Director

Director MSFA

Seoyoung Kim

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