Master of Science in Finance
About This Programme
A master's in finance building advanced skills in corporate finance, investment analysis and financial markets (36 credit hours). Offered at the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 36. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 91-92.
- FIN633 Statistics and Quantitative
- ECN681 Economics for Financial Analysis
- ACC632 Financial Statement Analysis and expectations
- FIN680 Corporate Finance
- FIN684 Equity Valuation
- FIN685 Fixed Income
- FIN687 Portfolio Analysis
- FIN699 Thesis in Finance
Entry Requirements
A non-refundable application fee of AED 420 applies.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management across the public and private sectors, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), which accredits all Zayed University undergraduate and graduate programmes. The University is institutionally accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), reaffirmed 27 June 2024 and valid to the 2030/2031 academic year.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.5 for conditional admission).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 48,006/yr
Graduate applicants apply to Zayed University Graduate Admissions with transcripts and supporting documents, and pay the AED 420 application fee.