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.
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.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Graduates advance into investment analysis, portfolio and risk management, corporate finance and banking, well aligned with the CFA exams.
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Professional exemptions
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
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.