Online MS in Finance | Golden Gate University

About MS(Finance) at Golden Gate University (GGU)

The MS in Finance program at Golden Gate University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices. The program covers a wide range of topics, including investment analysis, corporate finance, risk management, and financial markets. Students will gain practical skills through hands-on projects and case studies, preparing them for successful careers in finance.

The program is delivered in a flexible format, allowing students to balance their studies with work and personal commitments. Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals. The faculty consists of experienced professionals and academics who bring real-world insights into the classroom.

The MS in Finance program at Golden Gate University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation ensures that the program meets high standards of quality and rigor, providing students with a valuable credential in the competitive finance job market.

Overall, the MS in Finance program at Golden Gate University is an excellent choice for individuals looking to advance their careers in finance and gain a deep understanding of financial concepts and practices.

Course Description

LIBA has designed the executive programmes for the working professionals to expand their knowledge base, or acquire new expertise, or hone their skills so that they are professionally updated and rewarded. LIBA offers diverse programmes to suit the needs of many. There are programmes for individuals and programmes for organisations. They are taught not only by academicians but also by practitioners who have solved practical problems, faced real-world challenges, and weathered many-a-storm in the business world. The case studies, the examples, the perspectives and the statistics discussed in the online mirror the world outside. The various programmes for individuals are described below.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills to:

Evaluate and explain financial decisions regarding the firm’s investment and long- and short-term financing strategies by applying financial theory, quantitative decision-making tools, and analytical methods.
Apply economic analysis to the firm’s decision-making, taking into account the impact of markets, institutions, and international trends on these decisions.
Understand whether or to what extent a financial market satisfies the conditions of an efficient market.
Define and measure business and financial risk. Describe the relationship between risk and return, and distinguish between expected and required returns.
Explain how risk affects the valuation of real and financial assets, and describe techniques for managing risk.
Evaluate the corporate governance structures of firms and examine the interactions, from a governance perspective, among firm management, financial markets, and stakeholders.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Finance requires completion of 6 units in the foundation program and 30 units of advanced program coursework, with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better in courses taken at Golden Gate University that are applicable to the program’s requirements. Courses carry three-semester units of credit unless otherwise noted. All course prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrolling in a given course and are indicated in the course description for each course. Individual foundation program courses may be waived if the student has previously completed comparable courses at a regionally accredited college or university. Students may enroll in advanced program courses before they have completed the entire foundation program (provided they have met any course prerequisites) but must complete the foundation program by the time that they have enrolled in 12 units in the advanced program.

Term 1

Fl 307 - Financial Modelling
Fl 347 Financial Engineering and Risk Management
Fl 315 - Corporate Financial Planing and Analysis
ECON 380 - Financial Markets and Institutions*
Fl 300 - Corporate Financial*

Term 2

Fl 428 - Business Valuation
Fl 318 - Portfolio Management
Fl 360 - Behavioral Finance
Fl 340 - Investment*
ACCTG 351C - Analysis of Financial Statement*

Eligibility

Academic Criteria

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Personal Interview

Who Can Attend

Graduates
Working Professionals
Entrepreneurs
Mid-Senior Level Managers
Aspiring Business Executives

Admission Criteria

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent professional qualification, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Course Fees & Program Info

GGU – MS-Finance

Course Fee

$15,000

Payable in installments

Registration Fee

$100

Non-refundable

Duration

2 Years (2 Terms)

Fully online, flexible format

Key Focus Areas

Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management

Global finance insights with practical, industry-aligned skills

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Selection Process

Step 1

Complete your Application

Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application which includes your work experience & educational background.