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The Leeds 9-month (in-person) MS Finance degree provides an in-depth education in corporate finance, financial consulting and investment management. Designed for students with a strong quantitative aptitude, the curriculum equips you with the practical quantitative skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your career. There is no remote option for this degree program.Ìý
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Case-based courses allow students to practice applying key concepts and tools to financial situations, including restructurings, divestitures, financial distress and mergers and acquisitions. Students may choose to customize their coursework with a specialization/tracks in Investment Management,ÌýCorporate Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
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The MS Finance coursework primes students to pursue a myriad of lucrative careers in the financial industry.

Curriculum Overview

The MS Finance program consists of 30 credits taken over 2 semesters, and runs from August to May. Courses are 3 credits each unless otherwise stated.

Fall Semester Courses Ìý- 16.5 credits totalÌý
Full Term Courses - 4.5 credits
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5031 Quantitative Methods in Finance (3 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5235 Topics: Finance Industry Academy I (1.5 credits)
Session A Courses - 6 credits
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5020 Financial Accounting (1.5 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5015 Managerial Economics (1.5 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5060 Corporate Finance (3 credits)
Session B Courses - 6 credits
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MSBC 5220 Investment Management & Analysis (3 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MBAX 6250 Derivative Securities (3 credits)

Spring Semester Courses Ìý- 13.5 credits
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MBAX 6210 Applied Financial Management (3 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MBAX 6260 Fixed Income Investing (3 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý MBAX 6295 Topics: Finance Academy II (1.5 credits)
ÌýÌýÌýÌý Track Electives - 6 credits

MS Finance Tracks - Choose two of the courses listed

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2026 Orientation and Start Dates:

• Mandatory International Student Orientation – July 30-31, 2026
• Mandatory All Student Orientation – August 11-13, 2026
• MS Finance Online Excel Review (20 hour certification) – August 17-19, 2026
• Program Start – August 20, 2026

*dates are subject to change