About Finance, M.s. in Georgia State University
Robinson’s M.S. in Finance is a forward-looking program focusing on corporate finance, financial data analytics and fintech.
Through an innovative STEM-designated program you will gain in-depth knowledge in corporate finance, valuation, and investment banking with fintech applications. You’ll also have the option to earn a fintech certificate with studio innovation experience.
Tackle Experiential Assignments
- As part of Robinson’s FinTech Lazzb, you will collaborate with faculty and corporate partners to find solutions to complex problems using data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain tools.
- Examples of past experiential projects include:
- Corporate lending: issue and maintain syndicated loans involving multiple banks on a blockchain
- Crowd financing: raise and manage funds for startups through a blockchain
- Prediction in financial markets: apply A.I. and machine learning tools to model and predict asset values and returns
- Unstructured data in business: use machine learning to understand unstructured data such as texts and images, and help with business and investment decisions
- Peer-to-peer insurance: build decentralized insurance solutions based on smart contracts
- Real estate transactions: streamline various steps of real estate transactions on a blockchain
- Digital assets: explore ownership, monetization, and transfer of assets on blockchains
- Through our Bloomberg Service Terminals, you will monitor and analyze real-time financial market data. Through the Wharton Data Research Services database, you will access comprehensive data from public companies.
Get Face Time with Industry Leaders
- Take a unique financial leadership course taught by a two-time Fortune 500 CFO who also provides one-on-one mentoring.
- Attend frequent guest speaker series, leadership symposia, and networking events.
- Connect with program alumni through networking and professional development events.
- Interact with members of Robinson’s CFO Council.
- Compete in case competitions, judged by finance professionals.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
Georgia State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1913 |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Application Mode |
Online portal |
| Acceptance Rate |
76% |
| Student Retention Rate |
82% |
| Graduation Rate |
55% |
| Number of Schools |
10 |
| Total Enrollment |
54,000+ |
| Total International Students |
3,000+ |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
26:1 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@gsu.edu
404-413-2500 |
Georgia State University Cost of Living
Other costs to consider before applying to Georgia State University for the forthcoming academic year include the following:
| Type of Expenditure |
Cost (In USD) |
| Room and Board |
8,868 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,228 |
| Meals |
6,426 |
| Transportation |
1,364 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,183 |
