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Master of Arts (M.A.)

Financial Economics

The Master of Financial Economics program combines experiential learning and academic rigor to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the financial, economic and banking sector. The program provides opportunities for internships and directed research projects before graduation, significantly increasing graduates’ competitiveness in the job market.

Graduates seek advanced career opportunities in these fields or pursue a doctorate in economics or finance.

 

 

 

 

Students can earn a master’s degree in as few as 12 MONTHS

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Career opportunities

This program is ideal for students seeking advanced career opportunities in finance, economics or banking in positions such as financial analyst, banking manager, research assistant or data analyst. Graduates are currently making a difference at institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Huntington Bank, Key Bank and other leading companies. 

Many graduates also pursue a research path and have gained entrance into leading doctoral programs.

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Curriculum

To obtain a Master's of Arts degree in Financial Economics, students are required to complete 30 credit hours of coursework at the graduate level. Given that most courses are 3 credit hours, that means one needs to take minimum 10 courses.  Please refer to the Bursar Department for current information on tuition and fees.

Required courses

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Sample courses

  • Econometrics
  • Investment Analysis and Management
  • Financial Modeling
  • Graduate Econometrics
  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Central Banking and the Financial System
  • Internship or Directed Research

Advance your career

This program is ideal for students seeking advanced career opportunities in finance, economics or banking in positions such as financial analyst, banking manager, research assistant or data analyst. Graduates are currently making a difference at institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Huntington Bank, Key Bank and other leading companies. 

Many graduates also pursue a research path and have gained entrance into leading doctoral programs.

Application Requirements

The program strongly recommends that applicants have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and at least one undergraduate course in each of the following disciplines: calculus, economics and statistics. Applicants are required to submit an official transcript from all colleges and universities attended.  

All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation.  

International applicants are also required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business

The Master of Financial Economics program is part of the BGSU Graduate College and BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business

Updated: 10/23/2025 09:25AM