Reach your goals.

An MS degree is a powerful means of realizing your professional potential. The MS in Finance curriculum at Simon Business School is designed to give students a competitive edge over their counterparts in the workplace by helping them build strong technical and analytical skills—as well as critical communication skills—that will prepare them for professional success.

Choosing between internship and non-internship tracks.

Full-Time MS in Finance students can choose between internship and non-internship tracks to accommodate their goals. The non-internship track has a shorter timeline, but the benefits of the internship track are many, including a wealth of valuable real-world experience that can prepare you for career success and help differentiate you from other candidates during your job search. A majority of students choose this path for the hands-on experience and career preparation it provides. 

Choosing between internship and non-internship tracks. 

Full-Time MS in Finance students can choose between internship and non-internship tracks to accommodate their goals. The non-internship track has a shorter timeline, but the benefits of the internship track are many, including a wealth of valuable real-world experience that can prepare you for career success and help differentiate you from other candidates during your job search. A majority of our students choose this path for the hands-on experience and career preparation it provides.

Students are encouraged to consider the value that internships offer. Hands-on experience in the workplace is a great way to gain a competitive edge. While valuable, an internship is not required and it is important to note that we can’t guarantee placement. Talk with the Admissions Office about which track is right for you, and get more information on the Full-Time MS in Finance program in our course catalog.


Program Requirements

Students will work with an academic advisor to meet the MS in Finance degree requirements and select elective courses that align with their career goals.

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ACC 401 Corporate Financial Accounting
ACC 411 Financial Statement Analysis
CIS 468 Spreadsheet Modeling Using Excel for MS
FIN 411 Investments
FIN 413 Corporate Finance
FIN 418 Quantitative Finance with Python
FIN 424 Options and Futures with Python
FIN 430 Risk Management
FIN 448 Fixed Income Securities
FIN 462 Foundations in Financial Economics
FIN 465 Applied Finance Project
GBA 462 Intro to Python/Statistics 
MGC 461 Professional Communications

Choose 1 elective.

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ACC 424 Financial Reporting II
BPP 426 Macroeconomics
FIN 434 Investment Management and Trading Strategies
FIN 441A Special Topics in Finance: Real Estate
FIN 441G Special Topics in Finance: Asset Management
FIN 442X International Finance & Switzerland Immersion
FIN 444 Entrepreneurial Finance
FIN 446 Financial Technology
STR 440 Corporate Governance
STR 442F Strategy, Organization, and Firm Value

Simon’s MS in Finance program is STEM designated.

Simon's specialized master's program in Finance meets all the requirements for a STEM-designated program. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) designation signals analytical rigor to employers and also offers international students the opportunity to extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) by 24 months—for up to three full years of US work eligibility without and H-1B visa.

Get more information on the MS in Finance curriculum by downloading the course catalog.