GGU Online MS in Finance | Master of Science in Finance program

Program Overview

The Golden Gate University (GGU) Online Master of Science in Finance program is designed to give students a deep, practice-oriented understanding of modern finance. The curriculum blends foundational business knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and real-world financial decision-making techniques. The program consists of 30 units of graduate-level coursework, covering corporate finance, financial modeling, investments, markets, valuation, and risk management. It also includes electives or a concentration option that allows students to specialize in areas such as technical analysis or corporate financial planning.

What You'll Learn

• Evaluate and make financial decisions for firms — covering both investments and financing — using theory, analytical tools, and quantitative methods.
• Apply economic reasoning in decisions, considering market dynamics, institutions, and international trends.
• Understand and model risk: define risk, measure it, relate it to return, and use methods to manage risk.
• Analyze corporate governance structures and understand how management, markets, and stakeholders interact.
• Deal with ethical issues in finance — identify ethical dilemmas in financial decisions and propose appropriate solutions.

Hands-On Learning Experience

The learning experience in GGU’s Online MS in Finance is highly practical, flexible, and designed for working professionals. Courses combine real-world case studies, hands-on financial modeling, and interactive discussions that encourage applying theory to real business situations. Students engage with faculty who are industry practitioners, gaining insights into current market trends and financial decision-making.

Curriculum & Syllabus