Master of Science in Finance

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Master of Science in Finance

Sacramento State’s Master of Science in Finance (MSF) is a one-year, cohort-based program that admits one cohort per year in the Fall semester. The MSF prepares students with a rigorous training in finance and builds a strong foundation of investment analysis and portfolio management skills, as well as practical knowledge needed in today’s investment industry. The program incorporates significant portions of the curriculum of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) curriculum.

Article Feb. 23, 2026
Two fighters posing in a gym

How An International Student Discovered A Sac State Master’s Program Via MMA
Esmira Mammadova, a student in CCE's Master of Science in Finance program, discusses her love of fighting and Sac State

If you’re a sports fan in Sacramento, there’s a strong possibility you’ve heard of Urijah Faber, a.k.a. “California Kid.”

The Carmichael native became a well-known name in mixed martial arts (MMA) in the early 2000s, eventually fighting in the UFC before retiring in 2019.