West Texas A&M

Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance

Master of Science in Finance and Economics (M.S.F.E.)

Introduction

The College of Business at West Texas A&M University offers a Master of Science in Finance and Economics (MSFE). A program like this is offered at few other schools in the United States. We are able to offer the degree at West Texas A&M University because our economics and finance programs reside in the same department. The MSFE is designed for students who want to improve their understanding of economics and finance, particularly those interested in or already working in: (1) Finance institutions and finance departments in business and government; (2) Policy-oriented and community service occupations in the private and public sectors; (3) Economic and financial consulting and advising; (4) Teaching at the high school, community college, or instructor level; (5) Preparation for law school or doctorate programs in economics or finance. The program's orientation toward application as opposed to theory enhances opportunities for graduates in a broad range of occupations and institutions.

  

Degree Requirements

Students seeking a Master of Science in Finance and Economics degree must first establish proficiency in Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Statistics. This proficiency may be established by courses taken in an undergraduate program, by completing advanced standing examinations in these areas, or by taking the following courses: ECON 6300, FIN 6300, ACCT 6300, IDM 6300.

M.S.F.E. Core Courses (24 graduate hours)

  • ECON 6305: Seminar in Advanced Microeconomic Theory
  • ECON 6306: Seminar in Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
  • FIN 5321: Portfolio Management
  • FIN 6320: Seminar in Finance
  • FIN 6326: Seminar in Finance Theory
  • IDM 6320: Econometrics
  • ECON 6341 or FIN 5323: International Economics or International Finance
  • ECON 6312 or FIN 6330: Money and Banking or Money and Capital Markets

 Additional Requirements:

Twelve semester hours of graduate elective courses in economics, finance, and quantitative courses in information and decision management (excluding leveling courses ECON 6300, FIN 6300, or IDM 6300).

Upon completion of all course work for the MSFE degree, the student will be required to take a comprehensive written and/or oral exam covering the core courses and the area of specialization selected by the student and submit a writing portfolio.

 

For more information, contact:

Dr. LaVelle Mills, associate dean at 806-651-3866 or email lmills@wtamu.edu.