Sacramento State’s Master of Science in Financial Analytics
(MSFA) program prepares students with a strong foundation in
investment analysis and portfolio management, as well as the
practical knowledge required in today’s investment industry. The
program incorporates a significant portion of the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) curriculum, widely recognized as the
industry standard for investment professionals. The core courses
cover Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Institution
Management, Corporate Finance, Equity Analysis, Fixed Income,
Derivatives, Alternative Investment, Portfolio Management, and
Global Financial Markets, with a culminating experience in Ethics
and Finance.
