Master of Science in Finance & Analytics at Queens

“The connections to industry professionals that I’ve made in the program are such a great help. It’s really helped me develop my soft skills on top of my analytical skills. Plus, being a part of such a small class allows for one-on-one conversations with professors, and Queens students are able to go so far because of the amazing support from faculty.”
– Anna de Boer ’25, MSFA Student

Meet Our Program: Cutting-Edge Offerings, Experiential Learning, Fast & Flexible

Queens is the first university in North Carolina to offer the Master of Science in Finance & Analytics (MSFA). Our faculty collaborated with top local industry leaders, such as Accenture, Ally Financial, and Bank of America, to develop this graduate program for leaders who want to blend analytics with finance to ensure companies make better business decisions. We partner with these same industry leaders on the MSFA Board of Advisors, giving you access to the top business and analytical minds of the region.

Find mentors in Charlotte industry leaders. Practice your skills through executive-in-residence programs. Expand your network through our guest lecture series.

The MSFA program is a designated STEM program, allowing international students to apply for a 24-month STEM extension of OPT.

Here’s what you can expect from the first and only program of its kind in North Carolina.

Innovative Programming. The perfect combination of finance, analytics, and storytelling, our program is designed to prepare you for the careers of the future. You will improve your skills related to finance and data analytics to meet market demand in the finance industry.

Executive-in-Residence Program. The program hosts round table conversations with industry professionals aimed to bridge the gap between theory and practice and provide professional advice, networking, and career counseling.

Industry Practicum. You will take part in an integrative team project that gives students an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the core competencies taught throughout the program and apply them to a project in the financial services industry.

Fast & Flexible. Our program offers hybrid learning in a part-time or full-time path, with two in-person residencies to facilitate networking and connection across your cohort.

Internship Opportunities. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful internships that will help you put your coursework into practice. Our students consistently tell us that their internships were one of the most impactful aspects of this program.

AACSB Accreditation. The McColl School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the gold standard for business schools. Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained AACSB accreditation.

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Program Highlights

Number of credits: 30 credit hours
Number of courses needed to graduate: 10
Average completion time: 1-2 years
Cost per credit: $1,450
Total tuition: $43,500
Hybrid learning with required synchronous components offered in-person and virtually
Two in-person residencies
Experiential learning
Co-curricular opportunities: Mentoring program, leadership coaching, speaker series, international experience, Queens Pitch Competition, networking opportunities

Your Degree in Action

With the Queens Master in Finance and Analytics program, you will be able to analyze data sets by using financial theory and analytical methods to address complex financial problems. As a result, you will be prepared to excel in a variety of industries, including corporate finance, banking, consulting, financial technology (FinTech), and government, and roles such as portfolio manager, data scientist, quantitative analyst, and investment banking analyst.