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.
Ideally, you should learn the fundamentals of how to to do that in your classes however most colleges seemed to be focused on churning out middle managers than people who can actually make things happen. Here's what you should learn in a typical business degree program: Financial Accounting - making sure you're tracking income and expenses correctly, being able to read and understand an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.