Ask your undergraduate finance professors to recommend schools that offer a Master's degree in finance. Most will be happy to share personal experiences as well as anecdotal information they have obtained from previous students.
Search for "MS-Finance program" or "Master of Science, Finance program" using an Internet search engine. You will find both Internet-based and traditional programs; both types of programs offer advantages. Choose several of each to review in more detail.
Assure that the programs that interest you are accredited. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the purpose of accreditation is to ensure that programs meet "acceptable levels of quality." Accreditation information can usually be found on the school's website. Though accreditation is an important consideration to consider before attending any university, it is particularly important for Internet-based programs, since these programs vary widely in terms of quality.
Contact the two or three universities or colleges that best meet your needs before applying. According to the Princeton Review, you should include at least one school you are fairly certain will admit you. It is reasonable to expect a timely response that answers your questions. If a school is not responsive when you are inquiring, it probably will not be responsive when you're a student, either.
Schedule campus visits. Before visiting, schedule time to meet with one or more faculty instructors. These are the individuals who will probably be teaching your required classes. If you don't hit it off with them, you're going to have a tougher time succeeding in school.
Ask for contact information for recent graduates. Most schools maintain a list of graduates who will answer questions for prospective students. Speak with these graduates and question them about their experience at the school.
Create a short list of the best schools, based on your research. Apply for admission and hope for the best!