Online Master of Science in Finance

Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $970

Total cost with fees: $34,920

The online Master of Science in Finance requires 36 total credit hours with 12 hours of open electives.

Electives:

In consultation with their Academic Advisor, students will select a Graduate Certificate elective track from the College of Business offered through LSU Online to fulfill the remaining 12 approved credits at 7000 or above.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate and graduate work already completed. You must provide transcripts for all of the colleges you have attended (regardless of degree completion) and upload copies with your application.

Application Requirements

Students seeking the MS Finance degree must meet all degree requirements specified by the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School as well as specific departmental requirements outlined in the MS Finance Admissions section. Prospective students should send all applicant documents and materials to the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School. Applicants should be sure to include:

• Résumé
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Encourage but do not require work experience.
• Copies of the applicant's GMAT and TOEFL (international only) scores
  • GMAT Waived for students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher

A 600 or better on the GMAT (the code for LSU is 6373).

Applicants should also be proficient in office applications software (i.e., word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation).

Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.

• Financial Analyst
• Wealth Manager
• Forensic Accountant
• Investment Banking Analyst
• Corporate Controller
• Actuary
• Mergers and Acquisition Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Fixed Income Analyst
• REIT Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Capital Advisor

The online MS Finance will award the following for Credit for Prior Learning:

• Students who hold a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation may earn up to 9 credits for the following courses: FIN 7701, FIN 7633, and FIN 7826.
• Students who have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may earn up to 9 elective credits excluding the following courses: FIN 7706, FIN 7707, FIN 7708, FIN 7709, FIN 7633, FIN 7719, and FIN 7826.

The online Master of Finance degree program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The online Master of Science in Finance program provides students with the analytical and communication skills necessary for effective financial decision-making through the application of financial theory and quantitative techniques.

By the end of the program, students will:

• Understand and apply the general theory and concepts of corporate finance
• Understand and apply the general theory and concepts of asset pricing, investments and portfolio theory
• Understand and apply the theory and concepts of financial intermediation
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in the application of financial information technology
• Effectively communicate both written and orally in at least on area of finance

Why choose LSU’s online Master of Science in Finance?

Our master’s degree in finance offers a comprehensive curriculum and the chance to learn the skills necessary to become a leader in the finance industry. The program focuses on practical learning experiences and building competencies in financial information technology. Additionally, the flexibility of online coursework is ideal for working professionals. Students can also earn at least one graduate certificate simply by taking a standard course load. After completing the program, graduates will be well-prepared for a potentially lucrative career in finance.