Master of Science in Applied Finance

Accelerate Your Career in Finance with a STEM-designated Experiential Program

Unlike other degree programs in finance that concentrate almost exclusively on theoretical concepts, the Graziadio Master of Science in Applied Finance is STEM-designated and takes an experience-based approach to prepare students for a variety of finance-related careers. Whether you choose the 12- or 15-month program option, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge in relevant topics such as business valuation, equity analysis, financial accounting, and investment banking, while being mentored by industry-leading faculty.

By combining a strong conceptual foundation with extensive opportunities for the practical application of your learning, you will set yourself on a path toward a career in banking, risk management, asset and wealth management, project finance, and other in-demand fields. Our newly updated program curriculum also includes courses and topics that will help prepare you for the Chartered Financial Analyst exam.

Program Benefits:

• STEM-designated curriculum, allowing international students on F-1 visa the opportunity to apply for a 24-month extension of their optional practical training (OPT)
• Choice between two curriculum tracks for specialization in financial management or investments
• Access to Bloomberg Professional Services terminals on campus
• Optional fourth trimester internship practicum in order to apply learnings and gain additional experience prior to graduation
• Accelerated pathway to an MBA
• Preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst exam
• Outstanding faculty with a unique combination of academic accomplishments and industry experience
• Values-based curriculum focused on personal and professional growth
• Small class sizes providing a supportive learning environment and meaningful student-faculty interactions
• Extensive networking opportunities with an alumni network of more than 40,000 professionals worldwide
• Offered in the Fall and Spring terms