MS in Global Finance

Master of Science in Global Finance

To successfully manage an organization’s fiscal efforts in today’s global business environment, you need a firm grounding in the global financial regulations, regional dynamics, national laws and cultural variations that drive international finance. Thunderbird’s Master of Science in Global Finance provides a specialization in international finance, coupled with instruction in cross-cultural relations and general management disciplines.

By concentrating your studies on global finance, you will develop the skills, insight and training for effective financial decision-making and strategy on an international scale. You will complete this program equipped with the tools and mindset to orchestrate global financial ventures with a keen understanding of economics from a socio-political and cross-cultural perspective.

Program at a glance
Student stats
Credit hours

45

Average age

23

Program duration
Depending on internship

15-18 months

Male/female ratio
67% male / 33% female
 
Program format
Campus-based, full-time program with intakes in the fall
 
Average # of countries represented

23

Undergraduate degree requirements
Undergraduate degree in business (major or minor), economics, mathematics, engineering or science.
 
 
Second-language proficiency
Not required for admission, but required before graduation. If you enter the program without a second language, you will take language courses as part of your degree.
 
 
Work experience required
2 years of work experience may be substituted if your undergraduate degree is not in one of the disciplines specified above.
 
Degree earned
Master of Science in Global Finance
 
 
Master’s to MBA option
After graduation, eligible individuals can apply to an accelerated track of Thunderbird’s MBAprogram and complete the degree in just two trimesters.
 
 

Learn about program tuition and financing options available to you.