Overview

You'll take advantage of the interactive courses, flexible schedule, and a network of top-tier students in the Silicon Valley which enable you to enhance collaboration and learning experience.

Learning Objectives

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program, offered by the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business of San José State University, prepares students for careers in finance units of non-financial firms. The program emphasizes the knowledge necessary to succeed in corporate finance roles. It teaches students to develop an evidence-based mindset and apply technical finance concepts to corporate financial planning & analysis problems.

The course work is structured to combine accounting and finance knowledge, as well as provide experience with the relevant technology and prepare well-rounded professionals for careers in corporate finance roles. In addition to technical and analytical skills, the program emphasizes the development of communication skills, professional development, and career readiness.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Modeling and Data Visualization
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Derivatives in Corporate Finance

Business Valuation

Leadership Communication for Finance Professionals
Financial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree earned from a recognized institution if the degree was earned outside of the U.S. For foreign degree - World Education Service (evaluation) is required.
A preferred GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
A personal statement of one to two pages explaining how an MSF can help to achieve the applicant’s career objectives.
A resume detailing the candidate’s professional and academic experiences.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32000 USD / year

≈ 32000 USD / year
Out-of-State

32000 USD / year

≈ 32000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year

Additional Details

Full-time: between $20,000-$21,000 for residents and $32,000-$33,000 for non-residents.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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