Developing the Next Leaders in Finance
Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Finance (MSF) online program transforms today’s best financial professionals into rising industry leaders. Created by the distinguished faculty of the McDonough School of Business, this world-class curriculum and revolutionary online learning platform delivers the essential skills to take finance careers to the next level. This online program gives working professionals the opportunity to deepen their business and technical finance skills, as well as experience a Georgetown University education from all over the country.
Georgetown University’s MSF has a curriculum of intensive coursework, real-world applications, a global outlook, and a commitment to ethical values. Graduates of this program will be on their way to take their place among global financial leaders with knowledge that includes:
- The ability to value stocks, bonds, and derivatives using cutting-edge valuation methods
- A comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate corporate investment projects
- An appreciation for the importance of ethical decision making
- The ability to construct an efficient portfolio using the latest techniques for estimating expected returns and risks
- A thorough understanding of how markets work according to the Efficient Market Hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis of Behavioral Finance
- The ability to blend sophisticated modeling with a global mindset in the management of corporate risks
The 20-month online MSF program consists of six core courses, three selective courses, and a weeklong on-site residency. The program concludes with the capstone global consulting project where you apply your training to a real-world project that culminates in a trip with your classmates to the overseas client to present your analysis and recommendations. The core courses include Financial Markets, Financial Accounting, corporate finance, Financial Econometrics, Advanced Corporate Valuation and Modeling, and Principled Financial Leadership.
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business announced the program in 2013, and the first class was held on January 4, 2014. Listed below are the summary statistics for the inaugural class:
Georgetown MSF Inaugural Class Profile
- 162 applications
- 39 students enrolled
- Students residing in 15 states
- Average GMAT: 663
- 80th percentile GMAT: 700
- 20th percentile GMAT: 640
- Average age: 27.5
- Average work experience: 5 years
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.4
For more information about Georgetown University’s online MSF program, please visit our website msf.georgetown.edu/">here, or call (866) 531-4825 to speak with an admissions representative.
It would have to be under $20,000. If not the online stigma would undervalue the degree substantially.
A bit pricey.
Do you have a tution program for those whos company will reimburse for tuition at the end of the semester once final grades are posted?
I can only imagine the face of the manager looking through your Resume and the horror of having "graduated" from online school, it carries a lot of stigma, but I predict in the future it will be more acceptable.
"horror" huh? I hope you grow out of the naive belief that prestige and whatever else you learn on this site resembles anything close to reality.
I visited Georgetown last week and observed a class in person. This is a very different type of online offering. Plus you have both an on campus week and an international experience so you do get that in person experience.
I was very very impressed and am working on a post for my site detailing what I saw. I wouldn't let an online stigma dissuade someone from checking this out.
63k sticker price in total for an online degree is plenty enough to dissuade a lot of people.
Fair enough, but when you consider how much many other programs cost with living expenses and the fact that you have to forego a years worth of income it isn't that egregious.
Places have been saying this for years, but it's still not accepted. It could be a high quality program, but no one is going to know that. Hiring managers see online degree and ignore it.
Not to mention the ridiculous cost.
20 months is a long time. Any way to take an accelerated version and do it in a year? Its really only 9 classes. 9 classes in 12 months seems somewhat doable.
@wallstreetoasis I don't ever begrudge you for trying to make money and selling any of the products you can. However, putting this on the front page really feels like it's watering down the good work that is done on the site.
Edit. I have no interest in engaging in this debate.
63k is fucking ridiculous. In 10 years, this shit will be less than $500.
geez dude what discount rate are you using?
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