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Master of Finance - 100% Online

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania | Penn State World Campus | ID: 159662

Overview

128 OUTREACH BLDG UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania 16802-7012
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Admissions Office:
814-865-1146
Distance Learning
Master of Finance
Employment Skill Gain
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Master’s Degree
$43,565.00 - $43,565.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Penn State World Campus is the second largest campus of the Pennsylvania State University with more than 20,000 students. It provides online access to Penn State education, offering more than 175 programs developed and taugh by Penn State faculty.

Program Description

Technological advances and economic and political events have greatly influenced the financial industry in recent years. As the marketplace becomes increasingly complex, financial managers and analysts need an in-depth understanding of how to maximize global diversification of financial portfolios, shareholder value, and return on financial assets while managing the risk exposure to interest rate, exchange rate, and commodity fluctuation. A master's degree in finance can help equip you with the skills you need to meet the demands of today's marketplace.

Penn State's online Master of Finance degree gives you a well-rounded understanding of finance by covering practical business applications that you can use to manage current financial challenges, as well as advanced financial theory that can provide you with the tools you need to address future trends. This well-respected graduate degree program is offered by AACSB-accredited Penn State Great Valley.  The course work can help to prepare you for various professional certifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) certification.
 

Skills & Competencies

As a student in the program, you can learn about:
  • financial modeling, including capital budgeting, basic statistics, and forecasting
  • financial accounting and the principles underlying financial accounting and use of accounting information for decision making
  • advanced topics involving strategic financial decisions, including capital structure and cost of capital, valuation, and corporate control
  • multinational financial management for companies subject to foreign exchange risk exposure and different tax regulations in foreign countries
  • financial derivative securities covering options, forwards, futures, and OTC derivatives

Additional Information

Service Costs

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Performance Measures

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