MSF Master of Science in Finance Degree

Allan McBride About 7.5 billion people live in the world, in 195 countries spread out over 24 times zones and speaking 6,500 languages. In spite of our huge variety of cultures and beliefs, the one thing we all have in common is an understanding of the universality of money.

Through financial markets, countries grow and businesses expand. Finance leaders involved in the day-to-day operations of those markets have great power to influence financial development around the world. The UST Master of Science in Finance program will empower you with knowledge to analyze, forecast and plan the management of financial resources.

UST is centrally located in Houston, making it easily accessible and closely connected to valuable networking opportunities with finance industry professionals.

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Your SuccessYour Success

Your success hinges on many factors, including the relationships you build with others in the business community. As a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, you'll have unparalleled networking opportunities:

Celt Coffee Hour
Engage with industry professionals in a round-table discussion and debate.

Business symposium — Business Symposium
Annual conference connecting you with alumni and leading Houston business experts.

Career Day
Panel discussions with alumni and executives on how to best leverage a degree from UST.

Celts exploring businesses — Exploring Businesses
Visit organizations and hear from employees developing and executing business strategies.

Consulting projects — Consulting Projects
Work as a consultant on business issues and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.

Guest speakers — Guest Speakers
Every semester, guest speakers join classes to provide insights and expertise.

$125,080

Median Wage

FOR FINANCIAL MANAGERS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

19%

Projected Job Growth

FOR FINANCIAL MANAGERS 2016-2026, COMPARED TO 7% OVERALL

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

Metro Area in U.S.

FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH POTENTIAL

Source: Business Facilities’ annual ranking report, 2018

Invest in Your FutureInvest in Your Future

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students on campus look at laptop Finance professionals require a specific skillset to lead in:

Banking & finance
Business consulting
Financial planning & analysis
Insurance
Real estate

Whatever your career goals, at UST you’ll develop the leadership and research skills you need to advance to the highest levels professionally. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about finance in class, and faculty will weave real-life applications into the learning experience to bring depth to your understanding.

UST’s Cameron School of Business has a close working relationship with the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Society Houston, providing excellent internship and career connections to the finance industry.

Why UST?Why UST?

Flexibility

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students work in classroom

Time is money, and the MSF program was designed to accommodate a working professional’s busy lifestyle. We offer convenient, flexible evening and weekend classes that allow you to continue your career without taking time off to go back to school.

Networking

UST has a close relationship with the CFA Institute, one of the most prestigious finance organizations in the world. On-campus and extracurricular activities will help you further your education and career as you meet and learn from influencers in finance.

Real-World Application

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students networking

At UST, you’ll not only discuss concepts, but also experience them through role-playing scenarios and one-on-one interactions. This hands-on, experiential learning empowers you to advance and excel in your career.

Changing the Bottom LineChanging the Bottom Line

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance student on campus The world of finance is highly competitive, and ethical behavior is not necessarily at the top of everyone’s priority list. At UST, we believe that real growth starts within, and your career and reputation will reflect the positive transformation within yourself. In the MSF program, you’re invited to discuss any concept – theology, philosophy and beyond – in addition to financial topics.

We support you in becoming a finance professional of faith and character, a bold, ethical leader effectively communicating and steering teams in the right direction. Through our commitment to the integrity of the human person, we’ll support you in building a better future in the financial sphere.

Faculty

Visiting Professor

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Visiting Assistant Professor

Dr. Rebecca Dowden

Program Director; Associate of Applied Science Program

Prof. Ramon Fernandez

Assistant Professor

Dr. Beena George

Chief Innovation Officer

Dr. Lynn Godwin

Associate Professor

Dr. Marina Grau

Visiting Assistant Professor

Dr. Sujin Horwitz

Professor

Dr. John Leavins

Professor Chair, Accounting

Mr. Charles Lewis

Visiting Instructor

Dr. Roger Morefield

Associate Professor

Dr. Elham Mousavidin

Associate Professor of Management; Chair, Management & Marketing

Dr. Daniel Perez

Associate Professor

Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy

Professor

Dr. David Schein

Associate Professor and Director of CSB Graduate Programs

Dr. Hassan Shirvani

Professor Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics

Associate Professor

Professor

Assistant Professor

Tenured Professor of International Studies; Chair, International Studies, Modern Languages and Political Science; Director, Center for International Studies and Director of Study Abroad; Cullen Trust for Higher Education/Fayez Sarofim Endowed Chair in International Studies; Faculty Senate Chair for the 2019-2020

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Interim Dean Cameron School of Business; Tenured Professor of Finance; Cullen Endowed Chair of Finance

Dr. Shuoyang Zhang

Associate Professor

Slide 1: Dr. Sukran Atadeniz Visiting Professor
Slide 2: Dr. Ulyses Balderas Associate Professor
Slide 3: Dr. Sidika Bayram Associate Professor
Slide 4: Dr. Yiying Cheng Assistant Professor
Slide 5: Dr. Samuel Condic Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 6: Dr. Rebecca Dowden Program Director; Associate of Applied Science Program
Slide 7: Prof. Ramon Fernandez Assistant Professor
Slide 8: Dr. Beena George Chief Innovation Officer
Slide 9: Dr. Lynn Godwin Associate Professor
Slide 10: Dr. Marina Grau Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 11: Dr. Sujin Horwitz Professor
Slide 12: Dr. John Leavins Professor Chair, Accounting
Slide 13: Mr. Charles Lewis Visiting Instructor
Slide 14: Dr. Roger Morefield Associate Professor
Slide 15: Dr. Elham Mousavidin Associate Professor of Management; Chair, Management & Marketing
Slide 16: Dr. Daniel Perez Associate Professor
Slide 17: Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy Professor
Slide 18: Dr. David Schein Associate Professor and Director of CSB Graduate Programs
Slide 19: Dr. Hassan Shirvani Professor Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics
Slide 20: Dr. John Simms Associate Professor
Slide 21: Dr. Michele Simms Professor
Slide 22: Mr. Richard Sindelar Assistant Professor
Slide 23: Dr. Hans Stockton Tenured Professor of International Studies; Chair, International Studies, Modern Languages and Political Science; Director, Center for International Studies and Director of Study Abroad; Cullen Trust for Higher Education/Fayez Sarofim Endowed Chair in International Studies; Faculty Senate Chair for the 2019-2020
Slide 24: Dr. John Story Associate Professor
Slide 25: Dr. Debby Su Assistant Professor
Slide 26: Dr. Pooya Tabesh Assistant Professor
Slide 27: Dr. Joe Ueng Interim Dean Cameron School of Business; Tenured Professor of Finance; Cullen Endowed Chair of Finance
Slide 28: Dr. Shuoyang Zhang Associate Professor