The Chancellors' Master of Science in Strategic Finance offers instruction in accounting and finance concepts and principles. It prepares you to tackle problems with advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Interpret and respond to financial data and scenarios. Develop ethical strategies to address issues faced by finance professionals. Learn to apply and integrate financial concepts and analytical tools. 

This 100 percent online collaborative program is taught by faculty at IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.

There are three tracks to choose from:

• Accounting
• Investments
• Managerial Finance

This program may be a good fit if you are:

• A recent college graduate seeking an advanced degree in finance
• An adult learner with a bachelor’s degree and professional experience 

Note: Students wanting to pursue a CPA may count the 30 credits they earn in this program toward completion of the 150-hour CPA requirement.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution*
• Minimum 3.0 undergrad GPA**

*Non-business majors can complete business foundational coursework in as little as one semester to be eligible for this degree. Contact IU Online for more information.

** If undergraduate GPA was under 3.0, a GMAT score of 550 or GRE score of 309 can be submitted for admission.

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

• Official transcripts
• Optional for applicants with less than a 3.0 undergrad GPA:
  - A 250-word personal statement explaining background and reasons for entering the program.
  - GMAT score of 550 or GRE score of 309

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the Chancellors’ Master of Science in Strategic Finance, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (24 cr.) 

• BUSB-C 502 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3 cr.) or
  • BUSE-E 597 Fraud Issues in Business (3 cr.)
• BUSE-A 507 Modeling and Simulation (3 cr.)
• BUSE-C 522 Financial Management (3 cr.) or 
  • BUEA-F 510 Financial Management (3 cr.) or 
  • BUNW-C 517 Financial Management Analysis (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 577 Financial Statement Analysis (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 589 Intermediate Accounting I (3 cr.) or
  • BUKO-A 511 Financial Accounting Theory and Practice I (3 cr.) 
• BUSE-E 594 Business Analysis & Valuation (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 595 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 cr.) or
  • BUSB-F 542 Strategic Financial Management (3 cr.)

• BUKO-D 542 Advanced Managerial Accounting  (3 cr.)
• BUNW-A 513 Accounting for Decision Making (3 cr.)
• BUSB-F 503 Decision-Making Tools in Accounting (3 cr.)
• BUSE-A 505 Strategic Cost Management (3 cr.)

Complete one of the following tracks:

Accounting Track (6 cr.)

• BUKO-A 534 Auditing Theory and Practice (3 cr.) or 
  • BUSE-G 533 Auditing (3 cr.)
• BUKO-A 528 Introduction to Taxation (3 cr.) or
  • BUSE-H 546 Advanced Corporate Taxation (3 cr.)

Investment Track (6 cr.)

• BUKO-C 555 Investments (3 cr.) or 
  • BUNW-F 524 Investment Management (3 cr.) or
  • BUSB-F 514 Investment Management (3 cr.) or
  • BUSE-E 557 Investment Management (3 cr.)

Choose one of the following:

• BUNW-F 517 Speculative Markets and Investment Strategy (3 cr.)
• BUSB-F 517 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 567 Portfolio Management and Invest Analysis (3 cr.)

Managerial Finance Track (choose 2 from the following lists-6 cr total)

International Finance

• BUKO-F 571 International Corporate Finance (3 cr.)
• BUSB-F 530 International Finance (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 568 International Finance Management (3 cr.) or
  • BUEA-F 511 International Financial Management (3 cr.)

Markets and Investments

• BUNW-F 517 Speculative Markets and Investment Strategy (3 cr.)
• BUSB-F 517 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 567 Portfolio Management and Investment Analysis (3 cr.)

Investment Management

• BUKO-C 555 Investments (3 cr.)
• BUSE-E 557 Investment Management (3 cr.) or
  • BUNW-F 524 Investment Management (3 cr.) or
  • BUSB-F 514 Investment Management