Master of Science in Finance
About This Programme
A 30-credit AACSB-accredited master's covering the CFA body of knowledge, asset and securities pricing, risk management, financing decisions and financial modelling, with an optional thesis track. Prepares graduates for finance careers and the CFA exams.
Course Highlights
- Curriculum built around the CFA Program body of knowledge
- 21 credits of core plus thesis (6 cr) or additional electives
- Access to the Interactive Trading Floor with 22 Bloomberg terminals
- Electives in private equity, risk management and Islamic finance
What You'll Study
Taught with financial modeling, econometrics and the SBA Interactive Trading Floor; offered as a 6-credit thesis track or a coursework-only non-thesis track.
Core Courses (21 credits)
- FIN 681 Advanced Financial Statements Analysis3 credits
- FIN 682 Advanced Corporate Finance3 credits
- FIN 683 Applied Econometrics Methods3 credits
- FIN 684 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management3 credits
- FIN 685 Advanced Asset Valuation3 credits
- FIN 686 Pricing and Hedging of Financial Derivatives3 credits
- FIN 687 Financial Markets and Institutions3 credits
Master's Thesis (6 credits - thesis option only)
- FIN 699 Master's Thesis6 credits
Elective Courses (3 credits thesis / 9 credits non-thesis)
- FIN 688 Private Equity and Venture Capital3 credits
- FIN 689 Risk Management3 credits
- FIN 691 International Financial Management3 credits
- FIN 692 Islamic Finance3 credits
- FIN 694 Special Topics in Finance3 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Graduates advance into investment analysis, portfolio and risk management, corporate finance and banking, well aligned with the CFA exams.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Finance
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Four-year bachelor's degree, minimum CGPA 3.00/4.0, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; a BUS 506 finance/econometrics bridging course may be required
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.