Master of Science [M.S] [Finance] From West Virginia University

The M.S. Finance program is ideal for potential candidates with undergraduate degrees in accounting, finance, engineering, mathematics, physics, geology, or economics, or those with industry experience and the drive to be successful. M.S. Finance graduates, especially those earning the Chartered Financial Analyst credential, enjoy careers with leadership positions across the gamut of financial positions. This includes investment banking positions, portfolio management, financial analyst, fund management, and corporate finance positions, among others.

The optional area of emphasis in Energy Finance prepares graduates for leadership careers in the energy sector. This area of emphasis is part of West Virginia University's Shale Gas Initiative and offers B-School graduates entre' into the energy sector and Energy Sector geologists, engineers, and other practitioners the business acumen for energy sector advancement into leadership and decision-making positions.

CFA Institute Recognition

The WVU College of Business and Economics MS in Finance program has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

International Students

They actively recruit international students for the MS in Finance program. Fifty percent of the current students in the MS in Finance program are international students from China, Australia, Cameroon, Canada, and Taiwan.

West Virginia University is West Virginia’s flagship institution of higher education. It is the state’s only research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university. WVU provides high-quality programs of instruction, offering nearly 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including the state’s only law school. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the best small cities in the Country. World-class healthcare, recreation, education, and art facilities complement our strong business community. Morgantown provides a friendly and safe environment for international students.