Master of Science (M.S.) In Business - Finance

Virginia Commonwealth University

The goal of the Master of Science in Business with a concentration in finance program is to train students to take on the quantitatively challenging and highly competitive business environment of the financial industry. Students learn skills to effectively analyze, develop and communicate solutions that take into consideration ethical implications. Student learning outcomes Graduates will be able to conceptualize and apply quantitative measurement methods, to analyze business problems and to propose solutions. Graduates will be able to analyze a business problem in terms of both quantitative and qualitative aspects, including: A precise statement of the problem and how it relates to the goals of the firm A consideration of the ethical, policy and/or practicality limitations on any proposed solution strategy A statement and consideration of proposed solutions strategies and their implementation within the limitations A plan for implementation and monitoring of the proposed solution Graduates will be able to analyze the ethical dimensions of a business situation and relate those dimensions to general ethical standards as well as to professional ethical standards. Graduates will be able to express the analytic, quantitative and ethical dimensions of business problems and proposed solutions in a clear and well-organized manner.

School of Business