Online Master's in Finance

At a basic level, they help businesses and individuals better understand their finances and reach their long-term financial goals. This can include things like:

• Consulting with clients to determine their goals and then helping them make appropriate risk management and investment decisions
• Advising clients on portfolio management
• Helping to determine a working budget 
• Evaluating current and historic financial data as well as economic and business trends and financial markets

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candidates for specialized financial analyst roles will have the best job prospects if they earn an advanced degree along with an appropriate certification. Similarly, financial advisors that are graduates of a master's program should be the most competitive for job opportunities.

Earning a master’s degree in finance online can help you prepare for high-paying roles. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the highest 15 percent of financial analysts earned more than $131,710 annually as of 2021. 

Demand for financial analysts is projected to grow by 6 percent from 2020 to 2030, higher than the average for all professions. Despite this projected growth, there are still more people interested in entering the field of corporate finance than there are positions available. Having a graduate degree and certification can greatly increase your chance of employment.

Costs for programs of study at University of the Cumberlands are competitive and affordable. Visit our Affordable For All page for more information on tuition rates.

Each course lasts eight weeks, called a bi-term. There are two bi-terms per semester, and three semesters per year (fall, spring, and summer). Many classes are asynchronous, meaning there is no set login time; you can work on schoolwork whenever you find time. Cumberlands provides free rental textbooks to online students as part of its One Price Promise.