Finance (MSF)
Prepare to ask difficult questions about a corporation's finances as you lead them toward solutions.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 2 years
- 30 credit hours
- No thesis required
Become a Finance Professional
Looking to deepen your financial expertise and build practical, real-world skills? Our program explores key areas like corporate finance, investment analysis and risk management, equipping you with a strong quantitative foundation and access to valuable connections with industry professionals.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Finance demands a versatile skill set to navigate today's global business landscape. Our program offers an engaging, hands-on learning environment with access to faculty experienced across all major areas of economics and finance—helping you stay ready to respond to new opportunities as they arise.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
The master's in finance features a comprehensive curriculum focused on corporate finance, investment analysis and risk management. The program emphasizes quantitative skill development through applied coursework and a capstone project. Endorsement from the Institute for Management Accountants signals alignment with key competencies covered on the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Global Business Skills
Develop competencies to thrive in a competitive, international business landscape.
Critical Insight
Learn to identify opportunities, assess risks and ask essential financial questions.
Managerial Tools
Gain the skills necessary to tackle challenges and lead effectively in finance-related roles.
Certification Preparation
The curriculum supports preparation for professional credentials such as the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) exams.
Taking Classes
Our flexible programs are designed for working professionals.
Designed for your life
Whether you’re a working professional seeking the convenience of online courses, a full-time student who prefers in-person classes, or someone who needs a blend of both, our flexible program formats are designed to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences.
Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
Curriculum
The MSF curriculum at East Texas A&M offers a rigorous 30-credit non-thesis pathway (or up to 36 credits for students without prior finance background) designed to build a strong foundation in key financial disciplines
Adding Value with Certificates
Get noticed. Add a certificate to boost your job skills and get hired!
Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it. ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 courses) certificate. All courses are currently being taught and eligible to help meet the requirements for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BUSA) program.
Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate
A 4-course certificate that provides a better understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepares the students for careers as healthcare executives. At the end of the MGT 591 course, the students will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification which is a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis in Excel.
Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to develop a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools (e.g., Six Sigma and project management software) for successful application in supply chain and project management. By successfully completing the certificate, you will be awarded an Operational Excellence Certificate from East Texas A&M, and Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. All the courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Science (MS) in our Management degree program and some of the courses may be applied to other graduate business degrees.
Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate
The Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 course) program. The certificate may be applied to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with two of the courses ACCT 538 & ACCT 540 required as part of the core and advanced core.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from varied backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Srinivas Nippani, Ph.D.
Regents Professor of Finance
Dror Parnes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
Celine Hoe, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance
Pratima FNU, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
Finance Society
The aim of the Finance Society is to help in the development of the next generation of finance professionals from East Texas A&M, from degree plan through career. The society is an active student organization in the College of Business that is focused on advising and guiding in the professional, educational and social development of students interested in finance.
Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
Note: This program is not currently available to international students.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Finance, MSF” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript.
We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
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East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
If your overall undergraduate GPA (on conferred bachelor's degree) is a 2.5 GPA or less on a 4.0 scale, you must submit a general GRE.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- College of Business
- 903.886.5659
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011