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A CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program
Gain technical skills for success in your finance career. Nebraska's M.S. in Finance expertly prepares you in a CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program, incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, emphasizing the CFA Institute® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Learn from faculty at a Big Ten business school in online classes, and plan for advancement with personalized career coaching.
Students graduate with a competitive edge due to their advanced understanding of the principles of financial markets. This advanced degree sets you up for success because you are trained in the latest quantitative methods and apply it through case studies.
100%
Online
8-Week
Courses
10
3-credit-hour courses
August Start: Apply by July 1 | January Start: Apply by November 1 | May Start: Apply by April 1
Find Opportunity in Big Data and Finance
In a time where more and more financial data is available, there is also a need for increased financial analysis, and stronger investment and financial management skills. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Statistics reported in 2016 that more than 130,000 new financial and management analyst jobs will be created by 2026. In Nebraska's program, you'll develop skills relevant to portfolio and risk managers as well as corporate finance officers.
The growth in this field makes M.S. in Finance graduates in high demand. That's why the 2020 Corporate Recruiters Survey from the Graduate Management Admissions Council found that half of all Fortune 100 recruiters plan to hire Master of Finance graduates in 2021.
Did you know Nebraska's career services is ranked #5 in the world by Financial Times? Your personal career coach will help you assess your current career stage, think strategically about new opportunities and help you market yourself more effectively.
Why is someone with a graduate business education more appealing to your organization than candidates without this educational background?
Ability to work in ambiguity, stronger analytical acumen and leadership.
Built for Real Life
Delivered completely online in a series of eight-week courses, the program provides flexibility for you to take courses when they fit into your schedule. Using cutting-edge technology, we reduced the tech stress of learning multiple online platforms and offer guided video walkthroughs instead of boring PowerPoint slides.
As a working professional, wife, mother of busy kids and someone who prioritizes time for my own health, I needed a program that would offer time flexibility without compromising the rigorous curriculum of finance. Nebraska has done just that.
Qualify for a GMAT/GRE Waiver
Some applicants are eligible to request a GMAT/GRE waiver. To qualify you must meet at least one of the following:
Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0+ and has 5+ years of significant work history including managerial, operational or decision-making experience
Completed a graduate certificate from Nebraska Business with a 3.5+ GPA and has 3+ years of significant professional work experience
Received a Ph.D. J.D., M.D. or Pharm.D or are currently enrolled in medical school
Admitted to the Nebraska College of Law
#5
Career Services in the World
Financial Times (2025)