Dr. Anne Macy, Edwards Professor of Finance
Take your place in the next generation of business leaders with a
Master of Science in Finance and Economics
The MSFE program is designed for students who want to improve their understanding of economics and finance, particularly those with interests or job experience in:
- Finance institutions and finance departments in business and government
- Policy-oriented and community service occupations in the private and public sectors
- Economic and financial consulting and advising
- Teaching at the high school, community college, or instructor level
- Preparation for law school or doctorate programs in economics, finance, management, or marketing. The program's orientation toward application, as opposed to theory alone, enhances opportunities for graduates in a broad range of occupations and institutions.
Program Details
The time commitment to earn a master's degree can be daunting, and balancing a job at the same time is even more stressful. But don’t worry. We designed our MSFE program for working professionals like you by offering asynchronous programs that encourage you to complete coursework at a time that works for you.
You choose your course load each semester within four semesters each year:
- Fall - Last week of August through the end of November, 14 weeks
- Spring - Mid-January through the end of April, 14 weeks
- Summer 1 - Beginning of June through the first week of July
- Summer 2 - Second week of July through the third week of August
Degree Requirements
Requirements shown below are for the 2024-2025 catalog year.
Students seeking an MSFE degree must first establish proficiency in 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: FIN 6300, ACCT 6300, CIDM 6300.
These leveling courses will be built-in to the degree plan for students who need them. This means that the program could be 36 - 45 hours depending on leveling requirements.
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The Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the highest accrediting body for business colleges. Less than ten percent of business programs in the world achieve this standard of excellence.
Our MSFE Program has been nationally ranked for 10 years.
#2 in Best Master's of Financial Economics Programs
#4 in Texas Best Online Master's in Business Program
MSFE Program Faculty for 2024-2025
| Faculty | Degree | Institution |
| Goutham Abotula | Ph.D. | Washington State University |
| Anne-Christine Barthel | Ph.D. | University of Kansas |
| Liang Chen | Ph.D. | University of Kentucky |
| Eric Hoffmann | Ph.D. | University of Kansas |
| Scott Jones | Ph.D. | University of Arizona |
| Anne Macy | Ph.D. | Texas Tech University |
| Eric McKee | Ph.D. | University of Iowa |
| Neil Meredith | Ph.D. | University of Georgia |
| James Owens | Ph.D. | Harvard University |
| Rex Pjesky | Ph.D. | University of Oklahoma |
| Bin Shao | Ph.D. | University of Illinois |
| Oscar Solis | Ph.D. | Texas Tech University |
| Brandli Stitzel | Ph.D. | University of Oklahoma |
| Neil Terry | Ph.D | Texas Tech University |
| Huabing Wang | Ph.D. | University of Alabama |
| Wei Zhang | Ph.D. | University of Minnesota |
| Chen Zhao | Ph.D. | West Virginia University |
Additional Graduate Programs Offered in the Engler College of Business
Contact Information
Office of Graduate Business Programs
Email: COBGrad@wtamu.edu
