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Master in Science in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis
A Curriculum that Challenges Conventions and Shapes Leaders
Launch your career.
Past graduates have found full-time positions with (According to the Class of 2023 employment report):
- 9fin
- Alpha Square Group
- Ardian
- Atla Capital
- Barclays
- China Galaxy Securities
- Citi
- East Wind Advisors
- Equinox Partners
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Learn How to Become a Value Investor.
- Complete this STEM-designated degree in three semesters in New York.
- Learn from top faculty who are pioneers in accounting and finance.
- Develop advanced skills in financial analysis, equity research, and valuation.
- Experience hands-on learning with a curriculum that blends theory and practice.
- Leverage NYC's finance hub for networking, internships, and career growth.
Where Accounting Meets Innovation
The Master of Science in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis (MSAFA) pushes the boundaries of traditional financial education. This unique, three-semester STEM-designated program builds research insights and quantitative skills at the PhD level, followed by practical application to equity analysis, credit analysis, and investment advisory.
Here, in the heart of New York City's financial hub, you'll learn to harness accounting information as a powerful tool for investment analysis, gaining an edge that sets you apart in the competitive world of finance.
“Being in New York City allows me to leverage the finance and banking industry to the fullest, given the proximity of the campus to Wall Street. Almost every weekend, I have found myself in an event connecting with people from firms like JPMorgan, HSBC, etc. to understand the various roles these institutions play in the economy.” Gautham Kanthasamy, MSAFA ‘21
Learn more about the MS in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis.
Led by world-class researchers and industry veterans, you'll develop the acumen to reshape the future of finance.
Some of your required classes include:
- Valuation & Financial Statement Analysis
- Research on Investing with Fundamental Analysis
- Earnings Quality & Fundamental Analysis
- Fundamental Analysis for Investors, Managers, and Entrepreneurship
- Capital Markets & Investments
- Introduction to Econometrics and Statistical Inference
- Computing for Business Research
- Master Thesis
- FTI Consulting
- HSBC
- Huatai Securities
- Millennium Management
- Morningstar
- Raymond James
- The Brattle Group
- UBS
- Wolfe Research