Southern New Hampshire University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a background in business, accounting, or finance preferred but not required. Official transcripts, a resume, and 1–2 letters of recommendation are typically required.

About This Program

Fully online, CFA-aligned finance master’s with flexible pacing and transfer credit options.

Career Outcomes

36 credits total: 27 credits major courses + 9 credits concentration or electives; Corporate Finance concentration includes Short-Term Financial Management, M&A, Long-Term Financing; Investments & Securities concentration includes portfolio management, option analysis, securities analysis; General track available; Capstone course integrates learning

• 1. Financial Analyst
• 2. Investment Manager
• 3. Corporate Finance Manager
• 4. Risk Management Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Advanced financial analysis, valuation techniques, and investment decision-making strategies
• Risk management frameworks and portfolio optimization for corporate and personal finance
• Financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis using industry-standard tools
• Corporate finance principles including capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and financial strategy

Curriculum Highlights

CFA Institute competencies and curriculum standards; corporate investment opportunity analysis; finance theory implementation; hypothesis formulation and statistical testing; economic event evaluation; market condition analysis; risk management tools; portfolio management; investment strategies and analysis; financial markets understanding; quantitative analysis

Top Employers

Top employers in finance include major investment firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, consulting companies like McKinsey, and Fortune 500 corporations across banking, insurance, and technology sectors.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a background in business, accounting, or finance preferred but not required. Official transcripts, a resume, and 1–2 letters of recommendation are typically required.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 1–2
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional (not required for admission)
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)