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Earn Two Degrees at one Time
Data analysis has become crucial for most businesses in recent years and financial data is one of the most widely analyzed. Companies today are in need of specialists that have deep knowledge in both finance and data analysis techniques. The dual degree of Master of Science in Finance (MSF) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) was designed to respond to such needs to prepare graduates for the challenges of the 21st century. MSF students develop a deep understanding of financial markets, institutions, and financial instruments. The MSBA degree program is positioned to develop students with specialized knowledge and skills for data management and analytics. This dual degree provides students the benefit of earning two degrees in one streamlined program.
Fairfield Dolan | MS in Finance
Fairfield Dolan | MS Business Analytics
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Philip Maymin
Program Director, Graduate Business Analytics Programs
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Requirements & Curriculum
Required Courses
| Two (2) MSF pre-requisite courses (below) |
| Introduction to Accounting |
| Principles of Finance |
| One (1) MSF/MSBA pre-requisite courses (below) |
| Applied Business Statistics |
| One (1) MSBA pre-requisite courses (below) |
| Python Fundamentals |
| Three (3) MSBA Foundations Courses (below) |
| Leading with Analytics |
| Data Munging in Python |
| Data Warehousing and Visualization |
| Select three (3) MSBA Professions Courses (below) |
| Analytics Consulting and Strategy |
| Statistic and Forecasting |
| Business Intelligence and Data Storytelling |
| Data Science and MLOps |
| Big Data Management and DataOps |
| Seven (7) MSF courses (below) |
| Corporate Finance |
| Investment Analysis |
| Global Financial Markets and Institutions |
| Derivatives |
| Portfolio Management |
| Research Methods in Finance |
| Financial Risk Management |
| One (1) Free Elective |
| MSBA Capstone: Business Analytics Applications |
A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the University’s course catalog.
Dolan Admission
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) or have completed the equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program.
Graduate Assistantships
The Dolan School of Business offers Graduate Assistantships that support the Dean’s Office, Career Development Center, and academic departments. The positions are competitive and there is an interview and application process in the spring semester for the following academic year. Most positions are for the academic year, both fall and spring, requiring 150 hours of work each semester in exchange for a scholarship.f
Synchrony Co-Op Program — for candidates interested in an immersive internship and capstone research potential with Synchrony Financial.
The Hartford Co-Op Program — for candidates interested in an immersive full-time internship and capstone research potential with The Hartford.
Please contact Sarah Bollinger, director of the Dolan Career Development Center at sbollinger@fairfield.edu for additional information.
More About the MSF/MSBA
The Fairfield Dolan Experience
The Fairfield Dolan Experience
Career & Professional Development
Career & Professional Development
Today's graduate student must be prepared with skills to last a lifetime of job searches and career shifts. Dolan’s close partnerships with nationally recognized companies and successful alumni will open the door to top notch learning opportunities and lifelong connections. Whether students are looking to start their career, advance their career within their current organization, or pivot to another career, Dolan will provide graduate business analytics students with the necessary skills and resources needed to succeed.
Professional Co-Op Programs with The Hartford and Synchrony
Fairfield Dolan has partnered with both The Hartford and Synchrony, two Fortune 500 companies, for Co-Op programs for graduate students, particularly those interested in business analytics fields. These opportunities immerse Fairfield graduate students in a real-life work environment, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the employees of the companies on projects. The Programs offer flexible in-person and/or remote positions ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, 3 to 6 month engagements.
Benefits of these paid Co-Operative Opportunities
- Gain practical work experience in areas that complement student strengths, interests and coursework
- Actively learn and thrive as a responsible team member in the “real world”
- Establish contacts in the workplace for networking and potential employment opportunities
- Develop the marketable skills necessary for success in the workplace
Engaged Alumni Network
Alumni play a significant role in the mentoring and advocacy of current students by helping our students gain industry or company insight through informational interviews, mentorship, and more.
Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities
Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities
Complementing Fairfield Dolan’s traditional pedagogical mission is a series of diverse and distinctive events designed to enrich graduate student coursework including the Dolan Lecture, Dean’s Executive Forums, Fairfield StartUp Showcase, and Professional Development Series Events.
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
As a Jesuit, Catholic university, Fairfield is dedicated to diversity and inclusion; to radical hospitality in service of racial, social, and economic justice.
Future-Ready Facility
Future-Ready Facility
Fairfield Dolan’s 80,500 square foot, $40 million facility gives Fairfield business students every advantage they need to make them future ready.
Dolan Newsletter
Dolan Newsletter
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Dolan Report
Dolan Report
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Faculty & Administration
Faculty & Administration
Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale.