The Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE) emphasizes data science and analytics to provide the skills necessary for effective financial decision-making by applying financial theory and quantitative techniques. With growing globalization and competition for employment in the financial sector, professionals must prepare for the increasingly complex world of finance by building a strong foundation. In just 10 months, the MSFE prepares participants for leadership roles in a rewarding and dynamic field.
MSFE students master the quantitative and theoretical tools for a lucrative career in finance with potential employers such as investment and commercial banks, economic and financial asset management companies, consulting firms, and policy-oriented organizations.
The Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE) is a non-thesis master’s degree program that provides academically distinguished and industry-oriented students an opportunity to obtain a rigorous, graduate-level finance and economics education in an intensive 10-month program.
The 36-hour MSFE program consists of a core of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and finance theory and practice as well as 3 to 4 elective courses used to tailor the curriculum to individual interests. The program emphasizes data science and analytics tools and techniques used to extract meaning and value from financial data for financial decision-making.
The MSFE is a STEM designated program.
International students in STEM degree programs can apply for a 24-month STEM extension of their F-1 Optional Practical Training.
The MSFE program provides students with the quantitative and theoretical tools for a successful career in the finance industry with employers like investment and commercial banks, economic and financial asset management companies, consulting firms, and policy-oriented organizations. Professionals with an MSFE have a significant career competitive advantage and often have global opportunities to work in finance.
Fields where you will find MSFE graduates:
Through the LSU MSFE program, students have the latest and most advanced educational resources at their fingertips. The Securities Markets Analysis Research and Trading (SMART) Lab allows students to access the latest technology in securities analysis, research, and trading, while the Student Managed Investment Fund allows students real-life practice managing a portfolio.
The MSFE program offers accounting electives for students with undergraduate accounting degrees to reach the 150-hour requirement for the CPA exam while pursuing an MSFE. The program offers Bloomberg Certification and excellent preparation for individuals seeking to become CFA and CFP certified. MSFE students may design a sequence of courses to earn certification while completing the program.
Our courses have been developed to match the needs of employers and are highly regarded within business and government, national and international. Many of our students have gone on to work in major banks, companies, and governments or pursued careers in academia and education.
The MSFE program emphasizes data science and analytics. Data science and analytics tools and techniques are used to extract meaning and value from financial data for financial decision-making.
Daniel Keniston
MSFE Program Co-Director
2325 Business Education Complex South
225-578-3807
dkeniston@lsu.edu
Clifford Stephens
MSFE Program Co-Director
2934 Business Education Complex North
225-578-6291
csteph5@lsu.edu
