--- title: Knauss School of Business - Master’s in Finance Curriculum Guide | USD description: Download the guide for a look into what your experience would be like getting your degree at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business. --- [![University of San Diego School of Business logo](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/SB/sob-landing-pages/images/ksb%20two-tone%20logo-1.png)](https://www.sandiego.edu/business/) - [Download Resource](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#downloadResource) - [Additional Resources](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#additionalResources) - [Fast Facts](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#six-fast-facts) - [Student Spotlight](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#student-spotlight) - [Schedule a Meeting](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#schedule-a-meeting) MENU ##### BECOME A FINANCE EXPERT # Master's in Finance  Courses & Curriculum Guide ![MSF Consideration eBook Thumbnail](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/MSF%20Consideration%20eBook%20Thumbnail.png) ###### sTEM-DESIGNATED MASTER'S in finance ## A Deep-Dive into Courses, Curriculum and Cohorts At USD's Knauss School of Business, we know that our Master's in Finance is much more than a degree; **it's an experience.** It matters that you like the environment in which you’re learning. It’s important that the courses and curriculum align with your future goals. And you should find a support system and framework that you can rely on even after you’ve graduated. Explore the MS Finance curriculum and cohort outcome statistics in this curriculum guide to gain a comprehensive understanding of the program at the Knauss School of Business.   [Download the MSF Courses Guide](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide#banner) ## Additional Resources #### [![MSF Awareness eBook thumbnail](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/MSF%20Awareness%20eBook%20thumbnail.png) Master's in Finance Career Guide | Your Future in Finance Not sure whether you’re destined for a future in finance? 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