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<p>Does anyone know much about the MSF degree (masters of science in finance), specifically at the University of Florida? It seems to be a pretty good program, and I am considering pursuing a combined degree there, where I would come out in 4 years with the MSF. Financially I'd be saving a ton of money, both by getting a grad school in state and getting it done with my undergrad, but will there be a significant boost to my marketability? Obviously this would not rule me out of getting an MBA years down the road if I feel I need it, so I am highly considering this option, but wanted to see if there were any opionions one way or another through this forum, and maybe anyone else who's had experience with non-quantitative MSF degrees.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/&lt;/a> (main website)
<a href="http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/prospective/combined.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/prospective/combined.asp&lt;/a> (4 year program)
<a href="http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/placement/placementrecord.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.cba.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/placement/placementrecord.asp&lt;/a> (placement history)</p>

<p>any opinions are appreciated</p>

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<p>I read that Wash U's business school FAQ's says that no expierence is required for their MSF program (don't know if this is a blanket statement), and from what I've researched, starting salaries tend to be a good 7-10k higher coming out of undergrad with an MSF then with the BBA alone. I'm also assuming that salary increases will be much higher and there will be more potential to move up into higher level positions with the MSF.</p>

<p>I've taken a good amount of interest in this program, but good info seems few and far between. Anyone else have any opinions?</p>

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<p>bump...no one knows anything?</p>