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Online Master’s in Finance

CSU Global’s ACBSP-accredited online master’s in finance builds expertise in analysis, risk management, and leadership, preparing graduates for senior financial roles. This 36-credit program, offering 15+ specializations, focuses on emerging business trends and modern technology to advance careers in the finance industry.

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Earn an Accredited Master’s Degree in Finance

Turbocharge your finance career with CSU Global’s ACBSP-accredited master’s in finance. Our 36-credit fully online program sharpens your leadership abilities and broadens your global outlook while honing your operational skills. It ensures that you emerge as a skilled finance professional who can navigate and lead in the competitive sector, backed by the prestige of an ACBSP accreditation.

Choose from 15+ specializations to tailor your degree while gaining expertise in market analysis, portfolio management, and ethical decision-making.

What skills will I gain with a master’s in finance?

  • Justify financial decision-making skills in a career-based manner focused on effective communication.
  • Interpret financial statement analysis to evaluate the financial health of companies.
  • Contrast the risk-adjusted valuation of securitized financial assets, such as bonds, stocks, and derivative securities.
  • Evaluate international investment projects to perform skilled security analysis, risk measurement, and portfolio management within a global context.
  • Summarize knowledge of institutions, development and financing as it relates to business industries.

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

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Finance Courses

CSU Global’s online, ACBSP-accredited M.S. in Finance builds skills in financial analysis, risk management, and global investment strategy while preparing graduates for senior leadership roles across corporate and investment finance.

24 Credits

Degree Specialization

When you earn your master’s degree through CSU Global, you will customize it with a graduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests.

Learn more about our specializations and explore all the options available to you. Not all specializations are available for every degree program.

Career Outlook for Finance

This Career Outlook combines extensive labor market data to help you evaluate the careers that match your strengths and interests, and where those careers are thriving. Please explore the national and state data, as you compare the careers related to this program.

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Budget Analysts
Median Salary$87,922
5-Yr Growth2.7%

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Budget Analysts are expected to grow by 2.7% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$60,507
25%
$72,238
Mid Level
50%
$87,922
75%
$110,386
Senior Level
90%
$134,638

Annual Job Openings

3,574

5-Year Growth

2.7%

Top Specialized Skills

FinanceAccountingBudget AnalysisFinancial AnalysisFinancial StatementsFinancial ManagementAuditingFinancial DataFinancial SystemsData Analysis

Top Common & Soft Skills

BudgetingManagementCommunicationPlanningOperationsForecastingMicrosoft ExcelResearchLeadershipDetail Oriented
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Financial and Investment Analysts
Median Salary$100,931
5-Yr Growth4.9%

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Financial and Investment Analysts are expected to grow by 4.9% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$60,818
25%
$77,119
Mid Level
50%
$100,931
75%
$135,451
Senior Level
90%
$187,325

Annual Job Openings

26,382

5-Year Growth

4.9%

Top Specialized Skills

FinanceAccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial StatementsFinancial ModelingEconomicsData AnalysisAuditingMarketingProcess Improvement

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipManagementOperationsMicrosoft ExcelForecastingDetail OrientedProblem SolvingSalesBudgeting
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Financial Examiners
Median Salary$90,397
5-Yr Growth9.6%

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Financial Examiners are expected to grow by 9.6% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$53,435
25%
$66,789
Mid Level
50%
$90,397
75%
$127,213
Senior Level
90%
$171,538

Annual Job Openings

5,825

5-Year Growth

9.6%

Top Specialized Skills

AccountingFinanceAuditingFinancial StatementsEconomicsFinancial AnalysisFinancial ServicesLoansInternal ControlsFinancial Institution

Top Common & Soft Skills

ManagementCommunicationOperationsBusiness AdministrationInvestigationWritingLeadershipDetail OrientedMicrosoft ExcelProblem Solving
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Financial Managers
Median Salary$159,751
5-Yr Growth8.3%

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Financial Managers are expected to grow by 8.3% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$84,868
25%
$116,648
Mid Level
50%
$159,751
75%
$213,423
Senior Level
90%
$334,764

Annual Job Openings

71,503

5-Year Growth

8.3%

Top Specialized Skills

AccountingFinanceAuditingFinancial StatementsProcess ImprovementInternal ControlsWorkflow ManagementGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ServicesFinancial Analysis

Top Common & Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipManagementOperationsSalesCustomer ServiceDetail OrientedProblem SolvingMicrosoft ExcelForecasting
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Financial Quantitative Analysts
Median Salary$80,172
5-Yr Growth3.4%

Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.

Employment Projection - National

From 2026 to 2031, Financial Quantitative Analysts are expected to grow by 3.4% at the national level.

Earnings Potential

Entry Level
10%
$45,918
25%
$59,699
Mid Level
50%
$80,172
75%
$111,251
Senior Level
90%
$156,051

Annual Job Openings

11,122

5-Year Growth

3.4%

Top Specialized Skills

Python (Programming Language)FinanceInvestmentsEconomicsStatisticsSQL (Programming Language)Financial ModelingEquitiesComputer ScienceData Analysis

Top Common & Soft Skills

ResearchCommunicationMathematicsManagementDetail OrientedProblem SolvingForecastingLeadershipPresentationsDecision Making
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Program Accreditations and Rankings

#1

25 Best Online Master’s in Finance for 2020

Best Masters Programs ranked CSU Global #1 on its list of Best Online Master’s in Finance for 2020.

#2

Best No GRE Master’s Degrees for 2020

CSU Global was ranked #2 on Best Master's Programs top No GRE Master's Programs list.

#4

Best Online Master’s in Finance Programs

Intelligent ranked CSU Global #4 on its list of Best Online Master’s in Finance Programs of 2022.

ACBSP Accredited Program

Your Master's in Finance from CSU Global is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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Institutional Accreditation

Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.

Lindsey Barslund - Master’s in Finance

Deciding to further my education and get my Master of Finance through CSU Global has made such an impact on my life. My goal, when I started the program, was to transition into a more challenging position in the finance industry, which I have successfully done thanks to this program.

Lindsey Barslund
Master’s in Finance

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