An example of a natural experiment occurred in Helena, Montana during the six-month period from June 2002 to December 2002 when a smoking ban was in effect in all public spaces in Helena including bars and restaurants.
A master's degree in finance can be earned in one to two years or less after completing a bachelor's program. Doctorate programs with a focus on finance take approximately four to six years to complete and require at least a bachelor's degree--though a master's degree is a more common requirement.
Graduating with a Master's Degree. Undergraduates could spend an extra two years of study to obtain a masterâs degree in finance to earn a higher starting salary of about $64,300 per year. The lowest-earning quartile of master's degree graduates made less than $50,600 yearly, while the highest earners received over $73,000.