The GW MSF Program

"The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program at the George Washington University is a unique opportunity to further your education in the field of finance. It combines the finest of both programs in financial engineering and master's in finance. With today's job market, the demand is shifting towards having a quantitative background with an ability to understand financial markets, policies and strategies.

The MSF Program, which builds upon a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or other quantitative disciplines, emphasizes both financial theory and quantitative methods in financial management. Students engage in applied research and modeling, using a variety of large professional databases and computer software packages. They explore the international and regulatory dimensions of finance, and focus on risk management, financial engineering, banking, corporate finance, real estate, and portfolio analysis and management.

The GWU MSF Program attracts both US and international individuals from diverse professional backgrounds promoting endless global networking possibilities. The unique structure of the MSF Program, promotes employment in a variety of prestigious financial institutions in the United States and abroad." (http://business.gwu.edu/msf/)