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Master the Tools of Smart Investment Decision-Making
The online MS in Financial Management, concentration in Investment Analysis is designed for professionals already working in, or seeking positions in, investment research, risk management, security selection, and portfolio management. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of investment strategies, asset valuation, and investment management, and will be prepared to excel at a variety of careers in finance involving analysis and valuation of financial assets as well as risk management.
Students will study the overall investment process as well as the key elements involved, such as asset allocation and security selection. They will obtain basic understanding of debt, equity, and derivatives securities such as options and futures contracts. Students will also learn about services provided by mutual funds and be able to construct portfolios with different risk levels.
The concentration in Investment Analysis provides an opportunity to learn sophisticated portfolio management approaches, including quantitative techniques for portfolio optimization and rebalancing. You will apply analytical methodologies within the overall investment process and utilize the critical elements, such as asset allocation and security selection, including specialized portfolios like ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) focused investments. Along with learning about services provided by mutual funds and developing the ability to construct portfolios with different risk levels, you will learn how to value a firm using constant growth or multistage dividend discount models, financial statements, and financial ratio analysis.
The MS in Financial Management, Concentration in Investment Analysis is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
A total of 32 units is required.
Students must complete the core courses and Investment Analysis concentration requirements.
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
Benefit from a 20:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as international finance, financial analysis, portfolio management, systemic risk analysis, investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, economics, financial markets and institutions, and more.
Focus on practical, hands-on lessons that ensure you are immersed in all aspects of financial management and related research—education you can apply on the job.
Expand upon classic theory taught in traditional MBA courses, gaining the insights, critical thinking, and analytical skills needed to solve problems in today’s changing financial landscape.
As part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program, MET’s MS in Financial Management curriculum embeds a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and covers the Standards of Practice Handbook, offering excellent preparation for the internationally recognized CFA® Program exams. In addition, scholarships for the CFA Program exam are available to enrolled students.
Learn from the best—since 2014, BU MET’s part-time master’s programs in business and management have been ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
US citizens and permanent residents are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility. Learn more.
Rankings & Accreditations
#10 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
MET’s online master’s degrees in management are ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Accredited member of AACSB International
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business)
MET’s Master’s in Financial Management is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Graduate with Financial Management Expertise
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.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Financial Management master’s prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as financial analyst, investment analyst, finance manager, financial advisor, equity research analyst, financial planner, wealth analyst, equity/credit research analyst, and mergers and acquisitions analyst, among others.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths in organizations such as:
JP Morgan
HSBC
Goldman Sachs
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Pratt & Whitney
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
AllClear Aerospace & Defense
PwC
Delaware North
Copa Airlines
Youth Today
Dezhen Liu
The financial management program exceeded my expectations because the courses introduced the finance realm in a practical and comprehensive manner rather than focusing solely on formulas and theories…My master’s degree not only qualified me for more job opportunities, but also broadened my career options. Read more.
Dezhen Liu (MET’23) Actuarial Analyst, Aetna MS, Financial Management
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