Master of Science in FInance

Abbreviation: MS Finance

Objectives:

  • To provide an opportunity to students to understand and comprehend ‘Finance’ as a knowledge area.
  • To ensure that students can apply the acquired knowledge to real world situations through better skills building.
  • To ensure that students develop analytical, synthesis and evaluation skills for better ‘Financial Management’ (in general) or for further research.

Scope:

  • There are good number of students in Pakistan who do not have access to good quality education relevant to the field of ‘Finance’.
  • Since the degree offers specialization, therefore in the modern global arena, a wide range of employment and academic opportunities exists for such graduates (specialists).

Eligibility:

  • 16 year equivalent degree duly recognized by HEC.
  • Minimum 2.0 CGPA in prior degree or equivalent.
  • Clearance of admission test conducted by FUI.

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned above to be considered for admission to the program, however, meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Duration:

  • Minimum: 2 years (4 semesters other than summer semester)
  • Maximum: 4 years

Specialization(s):

  • Finance

Equivalence:

  • 16 years for students with non-business background if earned credits in degree are 30.
  • 18 years for students with non-business background if earned credits in degree are 60 or more.
  • 18 years for students with business background if earned credits in degree are 30 or more.

Minimum Credit Requirements:

 

Mandatory

Specialization

Electives

Thesis

Total

Credit Requirement for Students with Business Background with Thesis

9

9

6

6

30

Credit Requirement for Students with Business Background without Thesis

3

15

12

0

30

Credit Requirement for Students with Non- Business Background with Thesis

18

15

21

6

60

Credit Requirement for Students with Non- Business Background without Thesis

12

21

27

0

60