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Why choose finance at the Ilitch School?

The master of science in finance (M.S.F.) degree program at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business prepares both recent graduates and established professionals for diverse financial careers. Whether you aspire to advance in your current finance career or shift to a new role in the financial industry, our program is the ideal choice to meet your goals.

Our M.S.F. degree program fosters innovative ideas and frameworks crucial for success in the ever-evolving world of finance while equipping you with a solid foundation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. 

Composed of highly accomplished experts with an excellent reputation, our faculty delivers a comprehensive and highly practical education. Their real-world insights, paired with a rigorous academic curriculum create an unparalleled learning environment. 

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  • In the M.S.F. program at the Ilitch School, you gain practical insights to tackle real-world challenges in corporate finance, investments and financial analysis. The 10-course, 30-credit degree consists of in-person and online core classes and customizable electives. You can complete it in as little as three to four semesters of full-time study or in six to seven semesters on a part-time basis.

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I felt extremely comfortable going up to my professors and having a conversation afterwards. A lot of them work in the industry that I wanted to work in…Not only are they a professor, but they know what’s going on in the day-to-day…When I got here, my environment really propelled me into future success and that’s not something I think I would have gotten at other universities.

Ilitch School of Business alumnus, Zeeshan Tariq, smiles and poses for an outdoor headshot
Zeeshan Tariq
B.S. '22
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Meet the faculty

Our Ilitch School of Business professors are ready to take you to the next level. As accomplished researchers and seasoned business leaders, they know how to enrich your learning and sharpen your skills. See how their expertise can help shape your future.

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Anand Jha
Chair, Department of Finance
Professor of Finance
  • Corporate finance
  • Social capital
  • Behavioral finance

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anand.jha@wayne.edu

Ranjan D'Mello
Professor of Finance

Corporate Finance

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rdmello@wayne.edu

Tom Shohfi
Associate Professor of Finance

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tshohfi@wayne.edu

Francesca Toscano
Associate Professor of Finance

Research Interests:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Monetary Economics
  • Financial Economics

Teaching Interests:

  • International Finance
  • Business Finance
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Empirical Corporate Finance

View Francesca Toscano's profile

toscanof@wayne.edu

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Elevate your accounting career or begin your new professional journey in accounting with the Master of Science in Finance degree program at the  Mike Ilitch School of Business.