On-Campus

M.S. in Finance

The Whitman School’s STEM-designated M.S. in Finance program is flexibly designed to prepare you for success during your time of study and throughout your career. The program will give you essential knowledge in corporate finance, investments and financial management. You will be ready to face the challenges of the dynamic professional financial environment. In this program, you can specialize in corporate finance, investments or real estate.

There are many program benefits including: access to current market data, live newsfeeds, software for analysis and other resources used by professionals in the field, including eleven Bloomberg terminals; preparation for Bloomberg certification and professional exams, such as CFA, FRM and CAIA designations; and participation in business case competitions, such as the CFA Institute Research Challenge and other university competitions.

AT A GLANCE

Rankings & Designations

STEM
Designated

Many of our master’s programs carry STEM designation.

 

2024 MBA Programs,
U.S. News & World Report

Experience

On-Campus

 

Deadlines

Nov 15

Priority Application

Jan 15

Early Application

Mar 15

Regular Application

Costs

per credit

Cost BreakdownFinancial Aid

Notable Employers

  • AIG
  • BNY Mellon
  • Colliers International
  • EY
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • PwC

Sample Roles

  • Assurance Associate
  • Business Development Executive
  • Financial Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Management Consulting Associate: Financial Transformation

 

Program Timelines

Our Master's in Finance, a STEM-designated program, requires  of 30 credits. The program is designed to be completed in one academic year on a full-time basis but can be completed in two academic years by students who want to spread out their academic credits. 

View the Finance Curriculum

9 Months

30 credits

Fall

15 Credits

Spring

15 Credits

16 Months

30 credits

Fall

9 Credits

Spring

9 Credits

Summer Internship

3 Credits

Fall

9 Credits

21 Months

30 credits

Fall

9 Credits

Spring

9 Credits

Fall 

9 Credits

Spring

3 Credits

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Master's
Admissions

Meet with our team to see how you fit as a master’s candidate at the Whitman School!

 

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Real World Experiences

Enhance your learning experience, develop your core business knowledge and apply your leadership skills through real-world applications. Whitman offers various learning experiences to prepare and engage beyond the classroom.

 

Experiential Learning

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Questions?

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