Master of Science in Finance — study plan
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- master
The Master of Science in Finance study plan at Qatar University is an accredited master programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 23 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 605 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FINA 607 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FINA 613 | Research Methods in Finance | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 608 | Financial Analysis and Valuation | 3 |
| FINA 610 | Derivatives and Financial Engineering | 3 |
| FINA 617 | Financial Econometrics I | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 619 | Financial Econometrics II | 3 |
| Elective Course Elective | 3 | |
| Elective Course Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring (Non-Thesis Track) 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIST 660 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| FINA 698 | Finance Graduation Project | 3 |
| Elective Elective | 3 |
Thesis Track Requirements 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 699 | Thesis | 6 |
| FINA 695 | Thesis Defense | 0 |
Elective Courses Pool (9 CH) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 615 | Advanced Islamic Banking and Finance Elective | 3 |
| FINA 620 | Islamic Capital Markets and Institutions Elective | 3 |
| FINA 625 | Special Topics in Islamic Finance Elective | 3 |
| FINA 628 | Risk Management in Islamic Finance Elective | 3 |
| FINA 630 | Energy Financial Economics Elective | 3 |
| FINA 633 | Energy Risk Management Elective | 3 |
| FINA 691 | Energy Finance Practicum Elective | 3 |
| FINA 692 | Special Topics in Energy Finance Elective | 3 |
| ACCT 604 | Energy Financial Accounting Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Master of Science in Finance
How many credit hours is Master of Science in Finance at Qatar University?
Master of Science in Finance at Qatar University requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 23 courses.
How many years is Master of Science in Finance at Qatar University?
The study plan for Master of Science in Finance spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Master of Science in Finance award?
Master of Science in Finance at Qatar University awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.
Is Master of Science in Finance offered at other universities?
Yes, Master of Science in Finance is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.