Kaplan University

If you would like to pursue a career as a financial analyst who assesses the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest, consider this career focus area.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

Explore financial operations, services, and techniques. Topics covered include investment strategy, analysis, international markets, stocks, and bonds. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in investment banking, corporate finance, and financial services firms*.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

Study research methods for assessing how accounting information impacts business and decision making. Explore the evolving nature of risk, expectations about its management, and the pressure it has placed on previous working practices. Investigate the relationship between international accounting and global business and investment decisions, including the influences of cultural, political, and economic variations.

The Master of Science in Finance curriculum is designed to provide you with rigorous training to help you develop the savvy and proficiencies to find solutions to real-life financial situations. You have the option to choose from two areas of specialization to help you acquire professional expertise: financial analysis and financial planning. If you already have a bachelor's degree and wish to advance your existing career or begin an exciting, new profession, this program could prepare you with the knowledge and skills to help you succeed.

Develop the skills relevant to portfolio management and investment analysis. Study how to assess decision-making approaches and techniques and apply them to financial situations. Prepare for the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) certification exam†.
†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Develop financial plans, evaluating the appropriate principles, concepts, and frameworks for financial decision making. Prepare for the Certified Financial Planner™(CFP®) Certification Exam†.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., owns the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, and CFP® certification marks, which are awarded to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements. Kaplan University does not certify individuals to use CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, and CFP® certification marks. CFP® certification is granted solely by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., to individuals who, in addition to completing an educational requirement, have met its ethics, experience, and examination requirements.
†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.