Master of Science in Finance

Program Overview

Reach Your Career Goals

Two logos, one showing that this is a STEM-designated program and the other showing that the program is a CFA Institute University Affiliation program.Lean into your career goals with a flexible program that allows you to tailor your degree and build your technical competencies and soft skills.

Our Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program prepares you for careers in finance with a rigorous curriculum focused on real-world applications. We participate in the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, which recognizes academic institutions that embed at least 70% of the CFA® Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ into their curricula and promote ethics-based investment education.

The program is STEM-designated, providing you with the mathematical and statistical course offerings to give you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Financial Investment, Future Value

An education can be one of your most valuable investments. It's best to go into it with a full understanding of its costs and benefits. You can have confidence that our flexible, blended format program will equip you with the ability to turn complex financial information into business value and advance your financial career.

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze Data

Students will analyze financial data to support a given investment decision.

Evaluate Performance

Students will evaluate the historical investment performance of a security or portfolio, including calculating risk and return.

Estimate Value

Students will estimate the value of public and private business entities using relevant financial data.

Have Questions? Contact Us

Gene Pegler Assistant Dean Phone: 816-235-5254 Email: peglere@umkc.edu

Julie K. Smith Recruiter, Graduate Programs Phone: 816-235-6856 Email: jksmith@umkc.edu

Hannah Tanguay Program Coordinator for Student Services and Recruitment Email: hannahtanguay@umkc.edu