Analyze Financial Data With Confidence
Build hands-on experience with tools such as Excel, Python, and Wall Street Prep while learning to evaluate financial data and manage risk.
Learn Online, Stay Connected
Complete coursework online with a blend of flexible assignments, live evening sessions, and cohort-based collaboration.
Move at Your Pace
Choose full-time or part-time study and earn your degree in as little as 12 months or over two years.
Build Your Finance Network
Connect with classmates, faculty, and finance professionals through personalized support and the Blue Raider Finance Network.
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Next Start Date:
January 19, 2027
Priority Application Deadline:
January 5, 2027
Fast Facts
Online Master of Science in Finance
The online Master of Science in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University offers students the opportunity to invest in their future through a comprehensive, hands-on finance education. Designed to meet the evolving demands of the finance field, our online program empowers students with quantitative, practical knowledge across various finance domains while fostering critical thinking and decision making skills for effective communication.
Learn from experienced financial practitioners who are genuinely invested in your success. With the help of our small class sizes, we create an engaging learning environment where faculty members get to know your specific goals, and provide personalized guidance to support your academic and professional journey.
Our online Master of Science in Finance program equips students with the knowledge and skills to have successful careers as financial analysts, consultants, managers, and planners in a variety of industries. Through our exclusive Blue Raider Finance Network, you’ll have unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry experts both nationally and within the thriving economic hub of Nashville, Tennessee—one of the country’s most in-demand regions for finance.
What (and How) You’ll Learn in the MTSU M.S. in Finance
The Master of Science in Finance online program from MTSU offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop your ability to extract and analyze financial data, create financial models to evaluate risk, and effectively communicate your findings with finance and non-finance professionals. With a focus on practical application and real-world scenarios, our courses provide a solid foundation for a successful finance career.
The cohort-style online format combines coursework you complete on your schedule with live virtual sessions, creating opportunities to collaborate with classmates and apply financial concepts through individual and group assignments. You’ll study through MTSU’s AACSB-accredited Jennings A. Jones College of Business.
This 33-credit hour program includes 9 credit hours of approved electives.
Master in Finance program learning outcomes:
- Analyze and apply financial data to solve complex financial problems, build better investment strategies, and support the financial health of organizations.
- Gain expertise in financial technologies such as Excel and Python to create data-driven finance strategies.
- Develop advanced financial analysis skills to evaluate risk and make informed capital budgeting and financial structure decisions.
- Learn why ethics, communication, and critical thinking are crucial to successful finance team management.
Students leave this program having learned to effectively evaluate a company’s financial position or quality: to look at data, extract meaning from it, and make better business decisions and recommendations because of it.
Dr. Jeff Stark
Program Director, Associate Professor of Finance
AACSB-Accredited Business School
A flexible, online M.S. in Finance designed for working professionals
Experience a master’s in finance online that combines affordability and flexibility without compromising on quality. Earn your Master of Science in Finance online and on your own terms with the flexibility of our program. Whether you choose to study full-time and complete the degree in as little as 12 months or opt for a two-year long part-time schedule, we accommodate diverse career goals and personal responsibilities to make our program accessible to anyone with a passion for finance.
Turn Financial Expertise Into Career Momentum
The M.S. in Finance prepares you to step into high-demand financial analysis and leadership roles in investment management, corporate finance, financial consulting, and risk analysis.
Armed with expertise in financial modeling, risk management, and the latest tech skills, you’ll be able to support organizations of all sizes and industries with financial decision-making. Whether you want to manage portfolios, guide corporate strategy, or advise clients on major financial decisions, the degree gives you the technical foundation and communication skills employers look for.
The earning potential is strong, too. Finance roles that typically require a master’s degree average $90,000 per year, with senior positions like financial manager and investment fund manager topping $130,000.
Careers in finance offer strong earning potential, with roles that typically require a master’s degree averaging $90,000 per year
Learn Where Your Finance Degree Can Take You
Frequently Asked Questions
While either a M.S. in Finance or M.B.A. can both provide a high quality education, an M.B.A. imparts a broader business education that covers topics including marketing, operations, and management, along with finance. Conversely, a master’s in finance gives you a more specialized education, in which you gain practical finance knowledge and get hands-on experience with various financial modeling and valuation concepts, tools, and techniques.
Learn more about the difference between an M.B.A. and an M.S. in Finance.
Our online master’s in finance degree has no prerequisites; students with a bachelor’s degree in any field are welcome to begin our program. While every student in our program has an interest in finance, not everyone has a background in it. Our program can benefit:
- Recent college graduates who want to continue their finance education
- Finance professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and take the next step in their career path
- Career changers who want to transition into a financial analysis role
Finance careers are an integral part of every industry. In fact, Economist Intelligence reported that financial services make up over 20 percent of the global economy. Every business wants experienced finance professionals who can solve problems and increase revenue—and they are willing to pay for the best. According to Payscale, the average base salary for professionals with master’s in finance careers is $81,000 per year.
There are many master’s in finance career paths. According to Payscale, potential jobs with a master’s degree in finance include:
- Financial analyst
- Finance manager
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Investment analyst
- Financial controller
- Real estate analyst
Learn more about finance careers with an M.S. in Finance and discover the return on investment of a finance master’s degree.
Applicants for this program should have earned a bachelor’s degree in any field with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission.
Visit the admissions page for more information.
Yes. MTSU is recognized as a CFA Institute Affiliated University. Through this affiliation, M.S. in Finance students benefit from a curriculum closely tied to professional practice and may be eligible for a limited number of CFA Program scholarships. The program provides a strong foundation for the CFA exam and serves as a valuable stepping stone toward becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst. However, additional focused study and completion of all CFA Institute requirements are necessary to earn the CFA charter.
Yes, financial aid is available to students in our online M.S. in Finance. Please see our tuition and financial aid page for more information.
The online M.S. in Finance program is designed to be completed fully online. Courses are delivered in a flexible format, with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous components. Many classes include live, virtual sessions held via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. CT, making it easier for full-time working professionals to participate. While not every course is synchronous, these live sessions are a key part of the learning experience. Most faculty also record live classes. If you’re unable to attend a session, instructors are typically flexible and work with you to stay on track.
Visit our FAQ page for more answers to common questions, including how to apply to the M.S. in Finance, what to expect from the online experience, and more.
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