Master of Science in Applied Finance Program
Earn a STEM-Designated Degree to Accelerate in Finance
Stand out as an innovative finance professional that can identify new opportunities to improve an organization's economic stability. Through an holistic, experiential approach, the Pepperdine Graziadio Master of Science in Applied Finance (MSAF) readies you for a competitive finance-related career with a strong conceptual foundation in areas such as business valuation, equity analysis, financial accounting, and investment banking. Our STEM-designated curriculum led by senior industry experts will prepare you to successfully complete the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
Want to further elevate your career for long term success? Apply your MS in Applied Finance towards core MBA requirements to earn an MBA in as little as 15-months. Through an optional fourth trimester internship practicum, you'll be able to leverage your learning and thrive professionally in real-world business situations.
Program Highlights
Beautiful Malibu Campus
12-15 Month Program
Optional Practical Training
Accelerated MBA Track
Global Alumni Network of 47,000+
STEM Curriculum: Our experiential-based curriculum follows the required guidelines to receive STEM designation, allowing for F-1 students to apply for a 24-month optional practical training (OPT) extension.
Access to Industry Resources: As a MS in Applied Finance student, you'll have exclusive access to our Bloomberg Professional Services terminals on campus.
Curricular Track Options: Tailor your degree towards your goals with a choice of two curricular specializations in financial management or investments. You may also extend your degree to earn an MBA in as little as 15 months.
Optional Practical Training (OPT): International students with an F-1 visa are eligible to apply for 12-month option practical training (OPT).
Quick Facts
$30,260 per term*
39
12-15 Months
Malibu
*Cost of tuition is in effect for the 2022-2023 academic year and is subject to change at the University's discretion.
Seaver Graduates: Double Up on your Pepperdine FutureReceive a 20% tuition discount or merit scholarship when you apply and enroll into the Full-Time MBA program. |
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MS in Applied Finance Admission
Fall 2023 Deadlines
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Tuition Information
Prospective students for the Master of Science in Applied Finance degree completion program can expect to pay a tuition cost of $77,690* after merit awards. Without merit awards, the cost of tuition is $90,780.
Full program cost | $90,780 |
Average merit award reduction | -$13,090 |
*Total tuition with merit award | $77,690 |
*Pepperdine welcomes federal and state aid eligibility and veteran benefits which may further reduce tuition cost. Estimated tuition is based on the average merit award. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or above.
The Company You'll Keep
When you join the Graziadio community, you'll join a global network of over 47,000 alumni actively shaping the world of business at top organizations, including:


Fall 2021 Student Profile
Top Industries: Bar graph shows the percentage breakdown of current industries our
students were employed upon time of application submission. 30%% Financial Services/Insurance,
8% Consulting/Business Services, 8% Education/Nonprofit, 5% Energy/Utilities and 5%
Other industries. This information reflects the data collected from MSAF applications
for the fall 2021 cohort.
Average Age
Avg. Work Experience
Female
Male
What Our Students Are Saying
"I took two fixed income classes, Debt Securities and Strategic Issues in Finance, my second year which helped me pass the CFA Level II exam in May 2021. I learned holistic and quantitative finance in these courses, helping me not only in exams but also in a better position to understand post-pandemic real world financial problems." - Ambrosia Chen, MBA Finance Concentration '20
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Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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