About the Program

The MSF with Investment Management & Quantitative Finance (IMQF) Track is a 10 course, 30 credit degree program. The track emphasizes education on quantitative techniques in finance to meet the increasing demand for such skills in the finance job market. The IMQF Track is STEM designated, offering students on a VISA an extended OPT upon completion of the degree.

As part of its program to maintain accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the College of Management faculty has formally adopted learning objectives for each of its degree programs and periodically conducts assessments to ensure student learning for each learning objective and to identify opportunities for curriculum improvement.

The learning objectives for the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) with Investment Management Program are for students to:

• Achieve proficiency with respect to the functional or technical knowledge and skills required for professional finance careers.
• Gain knowledge and skills regarding professional integrity and ethics.
• Gain problem identification and solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Gain proficiency in the communications, teamwork and leadership skills required for professional finance careers.