Master of Science in Finance

Overview

Finance has evolved into a highly technical business discipline. Graduates seeking employment in the finance field are often expected to have mastered coursework in quantitative financial analysis that is typically not desired by the MBA student who is seeking a broader, management-oriented degree.

• The strong growth of quality financial services in the Chicago metro area has fueled a strong demand for employees with advanced preparation in diverse financial areas of business

The new Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree, offered by the Lewis University Graduate School of Management (GSM) is a unique and valuable professional credential that will benefit those who are seek a specialized degree that provides the knowledge and applications essential for specialized financial analysis.

• The MS Finance curriculum prepares students to apply financial strategy  and principles to challenging domestic and global business decisions and a variety of unique investment scenarios 
  
• The degree is specifically designed to prepare individuals to assume positions in investment analysis and portfolio management.

While the MS in Finance is a specific degree, it is still interdisciplinary; students will also be exposed to coursework in related fields, such as economics and accounting to provide a broad understanding of microeconomics and global forces impacting the role of the finance profession.

• The MS Finance provides excellent preparation for
  the CFA®  Level I Exam

Utilizing the CFA Institute’s body of knowledge as guidance, several of the courses in the degree will provide required preparation to take the CFA® Level I exam. The CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and Research) is the leading organization of investment analyst professionals with nearly 80,000 members in 125 countries. Approximately 67,000 members hold the prestigious CFA® designation. The local regional society, The CFA Society of Chicago, is the nation’s oldest and one of the largest organizations of financial analysts with approximately 3,000 members.

The CFA® designation is granted to those who pass a series of three tests over a minimum 2 year period, possess an earned bachelor’s degree, have accumulated three years of experience as an investment professional and commit to abide by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

The exams in the CFA® program are considered some of the most rigorous in the industry covering ethical and professional standards, tools for investment valuation, asset valuation and portfolio management. The Level I pass rate has recently been in the 30-40% range.

Students who successfully complete the Lewis University Master of Science in Finance degree will obtain many benefits, including:

• Critical thinking and functional knowledge across several disciplines that are impacted by investment decisions
  
• An ability to expertly leverage data and resources for the most effective financial strategic decisions
  

Accreditation

Lewis University is accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools.

Inquiries concerning regional accreditation should be directed to:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504.

By phone: (800) 621-7440.

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