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Join the elite with a 

Master of Science in Finance

at American University of Sharjah

Accelerate your career with a Master of Science in Finance (MSF).

The MSF program at AUS helps ambitious finance professionals to advance their career across a number of finance-related fields or prepare for a PhD in finance. With the UAE continuing to grow as a global finance hub, this program helps develop the talent and skill-base the country needs to elevate its position as one of the world's leading destinations for financial activity. 

Because tomorrow matters.

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Where can you go with an MSF from AUS?

The program broadens participants’ finance-specific knowledge in areas such insurance, securities law, banking and insurance, financial markets, investment banking, corporations, financial advising public institutions, and much more.

Importantly, a significant component of the CFA Level II and Level III body of knowledge is incorporated into the program, preparing students for the CFA designation (Chartered Finance Analyst) exams.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to:

  • evaluate risk in investments and devise risk management strategies
  • price major financial assets and securities, including in complex environments
  • assess and devise alternative financing decisions and strategies, based on advanced analysis and application of research skills
  • select appropriate financial modeling and problem-solving techniques to facilitate financial decision making
  • analyze advanced financial statements to inform high-level strategic thinking

 

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Take it from the experts.

The AUS MSF is part of the university's School of Business Administration (SBA). The school has generated a reputation as one of the most prestigious business schools in the region. Here are some reasons why:
QS world rankings

#1 in the UAE for Accounting and Finance

AUS is number one in the UAE and among the top 200 universities globally for accounting and finance, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023).
QS world rankings

#1 Choice for Employers in the UAE

Graduates who have studied business and management and accounting and finance at AUS are the top choice for employers in the UAE, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2022).
THE World rankings

Top 5 in the World for Diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2023).
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First in the GCC to be Rated for Sustainability

Earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System silver award for sustainability in higher education from AASHE.

Discover the SBA experience

Take advantage of flexible study options

AUS understands that many of its graduate students have competing demands on their time, with busy careers and personal responsibilities. Flexible learning options are therefore available, including part-time study arrangements and evening and weekend classes.

Benefit from outstanding facilities

SBA is home to the region's first Interactive Trading Floor, which mimics the real-life trading floors of London, New York or Dubai. The real-world learning opportunities provided by SBA have seen it granted Experiential Learning Partner Status by Bloomberg. AUS is the first university in the region to receive this accolade.

Learn about assistantship opportunities

We offer assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students to help them finance their education. Graduate students, regardless of race, gender, religion or national origin, are encouraged to apply for these opportunities. Click here to learn more.

So what does your tomorrow look like?

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