Online Master of Science in Applied Finance
Elevate Your Career with an Online Master’s Degree in Applied Finance
An advanced degree in Applied Finance can set you apart in today’s complex capital markets, positioning you for leadership opportunities and advancing your career in the financial sector. The Master of Science in Applied Finance at the University of Michigan-Flint is offered in a 100% online asynchronous format, allowing students to benefit from flexible class interactions while accommodating the demands of your professional life.
The program will prepare graduates for various finance-related positions in multiple sectors of the economy domestically, nationally and internationally.
Why Choose UM-Flint’s Online MS in Applied Finance?
Achieve Your Career Goals
The Applied Finance program has a practical approach that provides you with sufficient tools to improve your current position in the financial sector or to pursue a new career in finance. The MS is also suitable for those who seek advanced degrees such as a PhD in Finance.
Join a Diverse Community of Business Leaders
Known for academic excellence and world-class faculty, the University of Michigan-Flint attracts exceptional students from across the state, the nation, and the world. Enrolling in the MS in Applied Finance program exposes you to your classmates’ experiences coming from different educational backgrounds, industries, and geographies. Through this embedded collaborative work in the program, you will sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and team-building skills and expand your professional network, helping you excel in today’s workplaces.
100% Flexible Online Program Option
UM-Flint’s online MSAF program is designed to be accessible to full-time or part-time students and busy working professionals from a wide geographic area. The Master of Science in Applied Finance program is offered entirely online. This online asynchronous format provides flexible interactions that accommodate many students’ and professionals’ busy lives. Online learning is done through many methodologies including discussion boards, online chats, podcasts, video meetings, and other methods. The University of Michigan-Flint utilizes the Canvas learning platform for its online education.
Accreditation
The UM-Flint Applied Finance program is accredited by AACSB International, the highest accrediting body for business schools worldwide. Only 6% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. In accordance with AACSB, we subscribe to the highest standards in management education. We prepare students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society and to grow personally and professionally throughout their careers in business.
Master’s Degree in Applied Finance Curriculum
The MSAF program is designed for those seeking to take their quantitative capabilities in finance to the next level. Financial leaders seeking to enhance their decision-making skills will benefit from cutting-edge training in financial management, applied statistics and quantitative methods, data analytics and financial modeling, investment analysis, and portfolio management. The MSAF program allows participants to tailor their finance training best suited to their career needs, with concentrations in either corporate finance or investment. Throughout the program, students learn how to capitalize on opportunities in the global financial markets.
Concentration Options
Corporate Finance
Obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze financial situations, make strategic decisions, and create value within corporate settings.
Investment
The Investment concentration is designed for those who wish to further the required skills to assess investments, create investment portfolios, and offer guidance to clients regarding investment choices and portfolio strategy.
View the full Master of Science in Applied Finance curriculum.
Career Opportunities with an MS in Applied Finance degree
By completing the Master of Science in Applied Finance program, you may pursue the following potential careers:
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Finance Manager
- Investment Analyst
- Vice President of Finance
How to Apply to the MS in Applied Finance?
Admission Requirements – No GMAT Required
Admission is open to qualified graduates of accredited colleges and universities, regardless of their undergraduate major. Applicants should have strong quantitative and analytical skills. Applicants need to hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to FlintGradOffice@umich.edu or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $55 application fee (non-refundable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full transcript policy for more information.
- For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read International Transcript Evaluation on how to submit your transcripts for review.
- If English is not your native language, and you are not from an exempt country, you must demonstrate English proficiency (additional information can be found below).
- Statement of Purpose: a one-page, typed response to the question “What are your goals in finance and how will the MSAF contribute to accomplishing these goals?”
- Résumé including all professional and educational experience
- Letters of recommendation are not required. However, applicants with a bachelor’s GPA below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be contacted if recommendations are needed.
- Students from abroad must submit additional documentation.
This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at globalflint@umich.edu for guidance regarding your eligibility.
Application Deadlines
Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The Applied Finance master’s degree program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.
To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:
- Fall – Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for scholarships, grants and assistantships)
- Fall – Aug. 1 (final deadline)
- Winter – Dec. 1
- Summer – April 1
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