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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in Finance

MSPostgraduateBusiness & 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 24 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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

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

Curriculum aligned to the CFA Program candidate body of knowledge

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.

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