University of La Verne

La Verne’s Master of Science in Finance prepares students for successful careers in finance with a broad understanding of financial economics and the ability to solve complex problems and develop strategies to guide the financial health of a company or organization.

Students in the MS Finance program graduate with valuable skills and knowledge they can immediately apply to real-world problems and career opportunities, including how to:

• analyze and develop complex financial models;
• manage short-term working capital;
• develop and manage capital expenditure budgets for large projects or the purchase or improvement of fixed assets;
• comprehend SEC regulations and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• understand international financial management practices;
• make ethical decisions and demonstrate responsible behavior in financial markets;
• solve problems in a dynamic environment with complex financial issues; and
• collaborate and communicate effectively to work within departments and across an organization.