• The Master of Science in Finance (MS FIN) is a 36 semester credit hour, STEM-designated degree program (12-24 months) at the Naveen Jindal School of Management that provides students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed by finance professionals.
  • Students learn the quantitative skills required to analyze financial information, make financial decisions and valuations, select and analyze portfolios and manage risk. MS Finance students also gain proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and other technological skills needed to evaluate financial data.
  • The School offers two options for students: Master’s in Finance and Master’s in Finance Cohort. Both programs offer the same high quality degree with mentoring and access to numerous student resources.

    • Master’s in Finance (STEM)

    Program overview

    • Start any semester: fall, spring or summer
    • Full time or part time program
    • Completion time varies, see degree page for more
    • Choose electives and concentrations to tailor the program to your career needs.
    • Prepare for professional certifications, including the CFA

    Master’s in Finance Cohort (STEM)

    Program overview

    • Start in Summer (mid-July)
    • Full time program
    • Complete in 1 year
    • Cohort program designed to develop leaders in professional finance
    • Train for the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA®) certification exams

    MS Finance Program Advantages: 

    • Build leadership skills in clubs and organizations, including the Financial Leadership Association, Graduate Finance Management Council, the Real Estate Club, and the Energy Association
    • The Career Management Center offers workshops to develop resume and interviewing skills, as well as internship and job placement assistance.
    • Develop your skills through contests and competitions, including the CFA® Institute Research Challenge and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) competition, as well as competitions through the Finance Lab
    • Learn from world-renowned faculty who have published in all of the top finance journals (including The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Financial Economics, The Review of Financial Studies and others) and won numerous best paper prizes.
    • The Finance Lab allows you to develop financial trading skills and access electronic business databases, including Thomson Reuters Eikon, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, SDC Platinum, Morningstar Direct and Wharton Research Data Services. Compete in trading competitions held during the year for prizes and money.
    • The Business Communication Center can help you improve your written and spoken communication skills.
    • Experience investing money in the market through the student-run investment fund.
    • If you are highly qualified, you can apply for a graduate scholarship.