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One additional year…a lifetime of opportunities.

The Villanova Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program is a rigorous, 12-month, full-time degree program that includes hands-on interaction with the business world in addition to classroom study. Coursework includes financial theory, financial decision-making, applied corporate financial analysis, derivatives markets, and management of real-world investment funds. MSF classes utilize VSB’s nationally recognized Applied Finance Lab, which provides access to the same advanced resources and real-time information as Wall Street traders and offers the opportunity to obtain Bloomberg certification.

In addition, the MSF professional development program provides outstanding support and mentorship to help achieve career objectives within the highly competitive finance industry. The program places strong emphasis on interviewing techniques and networking opportunities. MSF students also are able to apply for the Fellows Program, which is a competitive assistantship that allows students to pursue their degree with reduced tuition charges while obtaining paid research experience and exposure  to faculty members.

What will you study?

The MSF curriculum is designed to develop graduates who can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding, depth of knowledge, and ability to apply professional competencies needed for success in the financial services industry.

The depth and degree of financial theory covered in the MSF curriculum is much greater than what is covered in a traditional MBA Program. Courses cover a wide variety of topics including:

  • Financial decision-making under uncertainty
  • Applied corporate financial analysis
  • Derivatives markets
  • Management of real-world investment funds

Learn more about the MSF Curriculum

You'll be immersed in a fast-paced environment where academic principles and theories are brought to life through real and simulated exercises in Villanova's state-of-the-art facilities.

When do classes meet?

The MSF degree is a full-time, day program. You are not permitted to work full-time while completing the course requirements.

View the current MSF Academic Calendar

Why the Villanova School of Business for your MSF?

The Villanova School of Business offers a world-class business education that combines academic theory with the real-world business skills employers demand. Our MSF combines the crucial elements of a superior business education:

  • A demanding and challenging course of study - involving an advanced finance education and incorporating experiential and applied components. Academic principles and theories are brought to life through a combination of real and simulated exercises.
  • Faculty members who are highly regarded as teachers, researchers, and scholars, with a wide range of professional experience. Many faculty members are actively engaged in research and have been published in leading financial journals. More importantly, they understand the demands of the marketplace and how to prepare you to meet them.
  • Your fellow students, who will engage you with their intellect and passion for learning.



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