The Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM) concentration in Investment Analysis at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) is designed for professionals already working in, or seeking positions in, investment research, risk management, security selection, and portfolio management. The Investment Analysis concentration will provide you with in-depth knowledge of investment strategies, asset valuation, and investment management, preparing you to excel at a variety of careers in finance involving analysis and valuation of financial assets as well as risk management.
Students who complete the Financial Management master’s degree concentration in Investment Analysis will be able to demonstrate:
- Proficiency in constructing and managing investment portfolios with different risk levels, and quantitatively assessing and adjusting portfolio risk-return profiles.
- The ability to apply mathematical and statistical modeling in financial analytics in the context of equity and fixed income portfolios.
- Mastery in forecasting techniques to the analysis of macroeconomic factors and monetary and fiscal policy effects on security selection and portfolio evaluation.
- Comprehension and quantitative evaluation of derivative instruments to assess their role in portfolio risk adjustment and risk hedging to reduce portfolio volatility.
- Knowledge and ability to perform data organization, analysis, and visualization for domestic and global portfolio management.
Qualifying international students in F-1 status are also entitled to Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a type of employment/internship authorization, after completing two consecutive full-time semesters of study in the program.
Curriculum
View the program curriculum, course descriptions, and schedules on the BU Metropolitan College website.
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Dual Concentration Option
You can obtain additional specialized knowledge by completing both Financial Management degree concentrations. Students must complete the requirements for both concentrations with a minimum of 15 total courses (the exact number of courses needed will depend on the concentrations and the courses required).