Courses
Thesis or non-thesis option
The Master of Science in Finance program consists of two options: option A (thesis option) with 30 credits and option B (non-thesis option) with 33 credits.
The thesis option provides students the opportunity to complete a research project under the guidance of expert faculty. Completing a thesis can strengthen your profile both academically and professionally.
Consider these additional points:
- If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance at another institution, the thesis option is advantageous.
- It may require additional time to complete a thesis.
- A thesis option may be helpful in getting employment in research roles.
The non-thesis option allows the student to have more class time and a structured syllabus instead of research. This might be an option for those who prefer to finish the program as quickly as possible and begin a job search outside of academia or research.
Course Overview
Plan A (non-thesis):
- ECON 702 - Advanced Microeconomics 3 OR
- BADM 730 - Economics in the Firm 3
- BADM 741 - Financial Management 3
- BADM 742 - Research Methods in Finance 3
- BADM 743 - Investment Management 3
- FIN 620 - International Finance 3
- Approved Electives * 18
Total : 33
Plan B (thesis):
- ECON 702 - Advanced Microeconomics 3 OR
- BADM 730 - Economics in the Firm 3
- BADM 741 - Financial Management 3
- BADM 742 - Research Methods in Finance 3
- BADM 743 - Investment Management 3
- FIN 620 - International Finance 3
- Approved Electives * 9
- BADM 797 Thesis 6
Total : 30
Electives
- FIN 610 - Derivatives
- FIN 604 - Financial Management Theory and Practice
- BADM 744 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- BADM 745 - Commercial Bank Management
- BADM 746 - Corporate Treasury Management
- BADM 748 - Real Estate Finance
- FIN 693 - Advanced Seminar in Finance
- ECON 703 - Advanced Macroeconomics
- ECON 641 - Econometrics
Questions?
Contact the Finance MS Director:
Dr. Hongchao Zeng
hzeng@unr.edu
(775) 682-9195