Finance: Master of Science

M AST E R O F S C I E N C E
in FINANCE
A technical finance program with a

focus on social responsibility
Our goal is to educate the finance professional of the future: deeply

knowledgeable in an area of expertise and yet well-rounded; focused on
the maximization of shareholders value and yet socially responsible.
Federico Bandi, Professor of Economics
Carey Business School
MS in FINANCE
C U R R I C U LU M
Foundational business courses
provide basic skills that every
leader needs.
Business Foundations
Functional core courses help

to provide an understanding of
financial businesses.
Functional Core
Electives provide skills that

help program graduates
transition into management
and leadership roles.
Sample Electives
(16 credits)
(8 credits)
(12 credits)
Accounting and
Financial Reporting
Financial Modeling and Valuation
E L ECT I V E S M AY I N C LU D E :
Financial Institutions
Managing Financial Risk
Derivatives
Entrepreneurial Finance
Fixed Income
Corporate Governance
Statistical Analysis
Business Communication
The Firm and the Macroeconomy
Economics for Decision Making
Leadership Ethics Seminar
Corporate Finance
Investments
Courses are subject to change.
Advanced Financial Accounting

Quantitative Financial Analysis
Advanced Corporate Finance
Financial Crisis and Contagion
Advanced Portfolio Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MS in Finance full-time and part-time
programs develop managers and specialists by preparing students for successful
careers in finance with a focus on risk management, capital budgeting,
investments, financing, and corporate governance.
The MS in Finance
Program
36 credits
Full-time and part-time formats in Baltimore (Harbor East) and
Washington, D.C. (Dupont Circle)
Full-time, cohort format can be completed in 12 months
Part-time format can be completed in 2 years
carey.jhu.edu
Be a part of the Johns Hopkins Legacy

As part of the Johns Hopkins Universitythe first research university in the United Statesthe
Carey Business School is dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge to solve the worlds
biggest problems. The Carey Business School prepares business leaders to solve the most
pressing issues in the fields aligned with the most promising trends in career growthincluding
financial businesses.
Finance at the Carey Business School

The MS in Finance (MSF) program is led by Johns Hopkins University world-class faculty and
experienced practitioners in the field of finance. The program was created to help students
develop an understanding of the leading concepts, theories, and models that shape current
thinking in finance today.
The program develops managers and specialists who understand the importance of transparency,
responsibility, accountability, and fair and equitable treatment of shareholders for good corporate
governance practices.
CFA Institute University Recognition Program

The Carey Business School has established a close relationship with the CFA Institute to
provide our MSF students with global best practice investment analysis, portfolio management
and decision making skills that bridge industry practice, investment theory, and ethical and
professional standards. Our MSF Program is also listed in the University Recognition Program of
the CFA Institute. This recognition is granted to schools or programs that specifically incorporate
a significant part of their Finance curriculum into the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge.
The students who attend this program of study are provided with a sound grounding for CFA
candidate body of knowledge and are positioned well to sit for the CFA exams.
The Carey Business School offers the study of finance in these degree and certificate programs:
MS in Finance (36 credits), full-time format
MS in Finance (36 credits), part-time format
Global MBA (54 credits) with a concentration in Financial Businesses, full-time format
Flexible MBA (54 credits) with a concentration in Financial Businesses, part-time format
Certificate Program Financial Management
Certificate Program Investments
FINANCE
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
CORPORATE FINANCE
AND VALUATION
An MS in Finance degree provides graduates with the tools and knowledge to:
Identify, evaluate, and implement corporate investment projects, capital budgeting, financing,
risk and return, and weighted average cost of capital concepts and processes to maximize
shareholder value and minimize risk.
Learn about corporate capital structure decisions and the effective use of financial leverage in
maximizing shareholder value while minimizing risk.
Explore financial modeling techniques and their practical applications in valuation for mergers
and acquisitions or initial public offerings.
Study the role of the board of directors, management and shareholders in achieving investor
value maximization, agency theory, information asymmetry, and the resolution of conflict of
interest between management and shareholders.
Explore the role of the board of directors in determining the optimal combination of financing,
investment, and dividend decisions.
Focus on an appreciation for the importance of corporate social responsibility and ethics in
business decisions.
S EC U R I T I E S A N A LYS I S
A N D I N V E ST M E N TS
Expertly assess financial risk in an uncertain market environment.

Study efficient portfolio formation using the best combination of investment risk and return.
Leverage cutting-edge finance techniques and the resources that support them.
Study globally accepted ways of financial modeling and the valuation of stocks, bonds,
derivatives, and the study of securities analysis.
Understand and implement asset allocation strategies and risk management procedures.
In-depth study of various global asset allocation models and hands-on team work, develop
analytical framework and skills necessary to design a global asset allocation model portfolio.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the MS in Finance program,

contact us at 410-234-9220 or 877-88-CAREY (877-882-2739)
or via email at carey.info@jhu.edu.
Our Mission
As the business school of Johns Hopkins University, we create and disseminate knowledge that will
shape business practices, and we educate business leaders who will grow economies and better their
communities. We measure our success by the way a Carey graduate stands out, as an innovative business
leader and exemplary citizen.
Program Offerings
MS PROGRAMS
MS in Enterprise Risk Management
MS in Finance
MS in Health Care Management
MS in Information Systems
MS in Marketing
MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure
MBA PROGRAMS
Global MBA (full-time) program
Flexible MBA (part-time) program
Executive MBA program
carey.jhu.edu
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20036

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M AST E R O F S C I E N C E

A technical finance program with a

Our goal is to educate the finance professional of the future: deeply

Functional core courses help

Electives provide skills that

Financial Modeling and Valuation

Managing Financial Risk

Courses are subject to change.

Advanced Financial Accounting

Be a part of the Johns Hopkins Legacy

Finance at the Carey Business School

CFA Institute University Recognition Program

Expertly assess financial risk in an uncertain market environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about the MS in Finance program,

1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW

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