Develop a deep understanding of financial markets to lead in today’s rapidly changing global economy.

Admission is Open for Fall 2025

Master of Science in Finance

College of Business

Develop specialized knowledge on how to use the functions of finance to create and maximize value in commercial companies and societies. Build your skills and expertise in strategic financial management to prepare you for a wide spectrum of senior executive positions in banking, investment and asset management or a finance function in other non-financial corporations.

The degree is valuable to those individuals who are seeking certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Risk Manager (CFRM) or Certified Financial Manager (CFM).

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Key Facts

Program Duration

4 Semesters (On Average)

Location

Abu Dhabi

Language of Instruction

English

Credit Hours

36

Cost Per Credit Hour

AED 2,667

Application Deadline

4 August 2025

Key Facts

Program Structure and Content

36 Credit Hours Required

FIN633 Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Finance

ECN681 Economics for Financial Analysis

ACC632 Financial Statement Analysis and Business Ethical Standards

FIN680 Corporate Finance

FIN684 Equity Valuation

FIN685 Fixed Income

FIN687 Portfolio Analysis

FIN686 Derivatives and Alternative Investments

FIN688 Fintech

HRM663 Organizational Behavior and Leadership

FIN699 Thesis in Finance

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Meet the Program Conveners

Dr Rwan El-Khatib

Professor

Chair, Department of Finance

College of Business

Dr Konstantinos Syriopoulos

Professor

Graduate Program Coordinator

College of Business

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Who Should Pursue a Master of Science in Information Systems Management?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

The Master of Science in Finance does not require candidates to have a background in the field of finance.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program. An admissions interview is required.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities immediately following degree completion include the following:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Private and Public Sector Organizations, International and Multinational Organizations)

Financial Manager (Private and Public Sector Organizations)

Financial Advisor (Insurance and Real Estate Companies, Consulting to Individual Clients)

Financial Analyst (Commercial Banking, Insurance Companies, Stockbroking and Consulting Firms, Stock Exchanges, Public Sector Organizations)

Investor (Investment Banking, Asset Management, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Firms, Trading, Corporate and Individual Investment)

Admission Requirements

Who Should Pursue a Master of Science in Finance?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

The Master of Science in Finance does not require candidates to have a background in the field of finance.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program. An admissions interview is required.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities immediately following degree completion include the following:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Private and Public Sector Organizations, International and Multinational Organizations)

Financial Manager (Private and Public Sector Organizations)

Financial Advisor (Insurance and Real Estate Companies, Consulting to Individual Clients)

Financial Analyst (Commercial Banking, Insurance Companies, Stockbroking and Consulting Firms, Stock Exchanges, Public Sector Organizations)

Investor (Investment Banking, Asset Management, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Firms, Trading, Corporate and Individual Investment)

Admission Requirements

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zayed University’s

College of Business

Accreditation and Recognition

National and international accreditation will guarantee you a globally recognized graduate degree.

Bloomberg Financial Lab

A Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation and Bloomberg Certification (through the Bloomberg Financial Market Lab) will increase your marketability.

Strong Collaboration with Industry and Government

Putting theory into practice will facilitate your learning process.