Master of Science in Applied Finance
Program Overview
- Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Priority: November 30, 2020
- Standard: February 15, 2021
- Final: April 26, 2021
- Term Starts: August 30, 2021
Accelerate Your Career in Finance with a STEM-designated Experiential Program
Unlike other degree programs in finance that concentrate almost exclusively on theoretical concepts, the Graziadio Master of Science in Applied Finance is STEM-designated and takes an experience-based approach to prepare students for a variety of finance-related careers. Whether you choose the 12- or 15-month program option, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge in relevant topics such as business valuation, equity analysis, financial accounting, and investment banking, while being mentored by industry-leading faculty.
By combining a strong conceptual foundation with extensive opportunities for the practical application of your learning, you will set yourself on a path toward a career in banking, risk management, asset and wealth management, project finance, and other in-demand fields. Our newly updated program curriculum also includes courses and topics that will help prepare you for the Chartered Financial Analyst exam.
Program Benefits:
- STEM-designated curriculum, allowing international students on F-1 visa the opportunity to apply for a 24-month extension of their optional practical training (OPT)
- Choice between two curriculum tracks for specialization in financial management or investments
- Access to Bloomberg Professional Services terminals on campus
- Optional fourth trimester internship practicum in order to apply learnings and gain additional experience prior to graduation
- Accelerated pathway to an MBA
- Preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst exam
- Outstanding faculty with a unique combination of academic accomplishments and industry experience
- Values-based curriculum focused on personal and professional growth
- Small class sizes providing a supportive learning environment and meaningful student-faculty interactions
- Extensive networking opportunities with an alumni network of more than 40,000 professionals worldwide
- Offered in the Fall and Spring terms
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Quick Facts
- MalibuCampus Location
- 36Month Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- MBAPathway Opportunity
- 2Curricular Track Options
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Pepperdine University
Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263