Courses

Thesis or non-thesis option

The Master of Science in Finance program consists of two options: option A (thesis option) with 30 credits and option B (non-thesis option) with 33 credits.

The thesis option provides students the opportunity to complete a research project under the guidance of expert faculty. Completing a thesis can strengthen your profile both academically and professionally.

Consider these additional points:

• If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance at another institution, the thesis option is advantageous.
• It may require additional time to complete a thesis.
• A thesis option may be helpful in getting employment in research roles.

The non-thesis option allows the student to have more class time and a structured syllabus instead of research. This might be an option for those who prefer to finish the program as quickly as possible and begin a job search outside of academia or research.

Course Overview

Plan A (non-thesis):

• ECON 702 - Advanced Microeconomics 3 OR
• BADM 730 - Economics in the Firm 3
• BADM 741 - Financial Management 3
• BADM 742 - Research Methods in Finance 3
• BADM 743 - Investment Management 3
• FIN 620 - International Finance 3
• Approved Electives * 18

Total : 33

Plan B (thesis):

• ECON 702 - Advanced Microeconomics 3 OR
• BADM 730 - Economics in the Firm 3
• BADM 741 - Financial Management 3
• BADM 742 - Research Methods in Finance 3
• BADM 743 - Investment Management 3
• FIN 620 - International Finance 3
• Approved Electives * 9
• BADM 797 Thesis 6

Total : 30

Electives

• FIN 610 - Derivatives
• FIN 604 - Financial Management Theory and Practice
• BADM 744 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
• BADM 745 - Commercial Bank Management
• BADM 746 - Corporate Treasury Management
• BADM 748 - Real Estate Finance
• FIN 693 - Advanced Seminar in Finance
• ECON 703 - Advanced Macroeconomics
• ECON 641 - Econometrics

Questions?

Contact the Finance MS Director:

Dr. Hongchao Zeng
hzeng@unr.edu
(775) 682-9195