MSFA Master of science in financial analysis
Financial A n a ly s i s
MSFA
FAST FACT Faculty bring in top speakers from companies such as BlackRock, Kleiner Perkins Caufield-Byers, Coinbase and Nobel Laureate in Economics, Alvin E. Roth.
Become an expert in investment management with the Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA) at the University of San Francisco (USF) Masagung School of Management. In this program, you will master sophisticated concepts and practices in the areas deemed crucial by the investment profession as embodied in the Chartered Financial Analyst速 (CFA) designation. Take your career to the next level by developing your quantitative and analytical talents while mastering the knowledge required to succeed on the CFA速 exams.
CO U R S E WO R K Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
Capital Market Theory
International Finance
Corporate Finance
Macroeconomics for Finance
Alternative Investments
Derivatives
Portfolio Management
Applied Investment Analysis
Econometrics
Behavioral Finance
Equity Valuation
A sample of courses frequently taught.
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Piri Watanametta, MSFA ‘14
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Master of Science in Financial Analysis
Not only did the MSFA at USF help me increase my financial knowledge but I learned so much more. From valuable leadership skills to building my professional network, the MSFA program really set me up for success.” Piri Watanametta, MSFA ’14 Analyst
S i x R easo n s W h y t h e U S F M S FA Pro g ram i s F or You 1 Classes are offered in full-time and part-time formats. Choose the one that best fits your schedule
4 Master the fundamental economic and financial knowledge necessary to value complex financial assets and investment portfolios
2 Join a program that is an official Academic Program Partner of the CFA Institute, a distinction held by only 149 universities worldwide
5 Develop a broad understanding of the micro and macro trends influencing asset values
3 Learn the quantitative tools needed to thrive in today’s increasingly sophisticated financial markets through access to Bloomberg Terminals on campus 6 Ensure a thorough understanding of industry practice and standards as embodied in the skills and knowledge required by the CFA exams
Your C l assroom E x p er i e n ce Classes meet three days per week in the full-time program and one day per week (Saturdays) in the part-time program, in a collaborative academic environment. Your instructors are a combination of academics and practitioner experts, most of whom are CFA charter holders.
FAST FACT Students gain real-world experience managing a $1 million StudentManaged Fund.
Master of Science in Financial Analysis
R ea l-Wor l d Pract i ca l E x p er i e n ce Immerse yourself in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district while gaining the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to skillfully manage and analyze investments. Fellow students and alumni working at industry leading companies like BlackRock, Bank of China, J.P. Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Wells Fargo Wealth Management help create your professional network.
FAST FACT Last year, MSFA students placed second in the Charter Financial Analysis Institute’s regional research challenge beating Stanford and Wharton.
FAST FACT USF placed in the top 20% of schools nationwide that deliver the best experience for military students according to Military Friendly.™
All our faculty care deeply about your development as investment professionals. The MSFA program challenges you to build on your existing strengths and talents within the most relevant and challenging investment management curriculum worldwide. Our goal as faculty is to support your future success in the investment analysis and management profession.” John Veitch Program Director
The MSFA program is exactly what I was looking for to push me forward in my career since the program is tailored specifically to investment management, with a clear objective of CFA certification. I really liked that the program helped me achieve my personal goals while working toward the greater good.” Matt Stalcup, MSFA ’13 Associate Director, Operations Berkeley Endowment Management Company
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John Ta, MSFA ’13 Investment Analyst, Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association
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Matt Stalcup, MSFA ’13 Associate Director, Operations Berkeley Endowment Management Company
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USF Downtown Campus
415.422.2221 usfca.edu/MSFA management@usfca.edu
101 Howard Street, Ste 500 San Francisco, CA 94105
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