Master of Science in Finance
Study finance in the center of Chicago鈥檚 global financial markets at 91制片厂 Institute of Technology.
Enter the world of finance with your Master of Science in Finance degree.
Finance is a globally connected industry that is constantly changing. The 2008 United States financial crisis caught many investors and homeowners off guard. The drastic ups and downs of cryptocurrency would have been unthinkable a few years ago. And the 2022鈥23 inflation rate levels haven鈥檛 been experienced in decades.
Successful finance experts need to understand how the industry鈥檚 key players鈥攃ommercial and investment banks, investment management companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and regulatory agencies鈥攐perate, thrive, and even fail. A Master of Science in Finance degree can help you understand and succeed, even in volatile financial conditions.
At 91制片厂 Institute of Technology鈥檚 Stuart School of Business, you鈥檒l study in a nationally ranked M.S. in finance program that is located in Chicago鈥攈ome to the world鈥檚 largest markets in financial derivatives.
In your M.S.F. courses, you鈥檒l learn the latest industry-relevant concepts and technologies from finance professors who are both practitioners and scholars, bringing their career knowledge and understanding of the markets directly to the classroom.
Through our M.S. in finance program, you鈥檒l leverage our partnerships with alumni and other leaders in the finance industry. You鈥檒l gain valuable finance experience by working on real-world projects, having an internship at a top company, and networking with finance professionals.
Program Overview
By choosing 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Master of Science in Finance degree program, you鈥檒l enjoy a number of program advantages, including:
- Gain professional expertise through 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Elevate program. This one-of-a-kind program guarantees access to hands-on experiences鈥攊ncluding research projects, internships, study away, competitions, short courses, and more鈥攁s well as personalized academic and career mentorship, all in pursuit of ensuring that our students graduate with career-readiness.
- Dive deep into a concentration of your choice. In addition to your core coursework, you can choose to elevate your skills and knowledge by choosing a concentration in Financial Technology, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Valuation, Quantitative Modeling and Trading, or Mathematical Finance.
- Live and learn in the heart of Chicago鈥檚 finance industry. Being just a short train ride away from one of the country鈥檚 major financial districts offers you incredible opportunities for internships and networking, with unparalleled access to industry professionals.
- Compete with finance students from around the globe. As a Stuart finance student, you鈥檒l participate in national and international business competitions in areas such as equity research, portfolio and risk management, equity valuation, and trading.
- Learn from and collaborate with industry-leading experts. Our finance professors bring their finance experience directly to the classroom, offering extensive insights into financial markets, institutional operations, and industry research. You鈥檒l learn from real industry professionals.
Career Opportunities
Our M.S. in Finance degree program will prepare you to step into a variety of specialized finance careers, such as:
- Financial or equity analyst
- Financial risk manager
- Derivative trader or originator
- Portfolio or hedge fund manager
- Credit risk analyst
Companies that have hired 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Stuart School of Business finance graduates include:
- Chicago Board Options Exchange
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group
- Ernst & Young
- Eurex
- Federal Reserve Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Morningstar
- Northern Trust Corporation
- Nuveen Investments
91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Master of Science in Finance program consists of 10 courses, all taught by finance professors with extensive industry experience. A selection of elective concentrations allows students to develop valuable expertise in industry specializations. Almost all courses are offered outside of normal work hours, allowing you to maintain full-time employment. The program is generally completed part-time in two years or full-time in 12鈥15 months.
Degree Requirements
The program requires successful completion of at least 30 semester credit hours (10 courses; each course is three credit hours).
Core Courses
These six courses are required.
鈥擬athematics with Financial Applications
鈥擲tatistical Analysis in Financial Markets
鈥擣inancial Modeling
鈥擵aluation and Portfolio Management
鈥擣utures, Options, and OTC Derivatives
鈥擣inancial Statement Analysis
Concentration
Choose one of the six concentrations (three courses each) that are listed below or create a custom concentration of three courses (requires approval by the program director).
Mathematical Finance
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鈥擳heory of Finance I
鈥擳heory of Finance II
Financial Technology
鈥擬achine Learning for Finance and Business
鈥擧igh Frequency Finance and Technology
鈥擥lobal Markets and Technology
Portfolio Management
鈥擜sset Valuation
鈥擰uantitative Portfolio Management
鈥擣ixed Income Portfolio Management
Risk Management
鈥擬arket Risk Management
鈥擟redit Risk Management
鈥擳ime Series Analysis
Quantitative Modeling and Trading
鈥擬odels for Derivatives
鈥擳erm Structure Modeling and Interest Rate Derivatives
鈥擡nergy Commodities Analytics and Trading
Corporate Finance and Valuation
鈥擟orporate Finance
鈥擨nvestment Banking and Venture Capital
鈥擜sset Valuation
Elective Course
Choose one course from the following electives or from the courses listed in the concentrations shown above.
鈥擡ntrepreneurial Finance
鈥擲pecial Topics in Finance
鈥擨ndependent Study in Finance
Master of Science in Finance admissions requirements
- Completed online application
- Official transcript submission with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- No GMAT or GRE scores required
- A one-page statement of purpose, with goals and objectives
- English proficiency exam, if required
Have Questions? Connect with Us
For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact our Director of Student Recruitment Claire Johnson.
Why Choose 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Master of Science in Finance Program?
Here are just some of the many reasons to choose 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 Stuart School of Business M.S. in Finance degree program:
- Our one-of-a-kind Elevate program offers extensive hands-on experience
- Our Financial Markets Research Lab, where you can conduct student research
- Participate in student-led Stuart Investments, with more than $1 million in assets
- Live and learn in Chicago, a major global finance center
- Internship opportunities with some of the world鈥檚 top companies, including CME Group, Eurex, Wintrust, and more
- Finance experience gained from participating in national and international business competitions
- Global connections with successful 91制片厂 Tech alumni through our Bridge network
- Extensive career development and internship resources through our Career Management Center
Scholarships and Aid
All Stuart School of Business graduate students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarship awards at the time of admission to 91制片厂 Tech. Learn more about merit-based and need-based financial aid awards and tuition and fees.
鈥淧icking a graduate program is all about fit. I was looking for a program that could improve my programming skills, a program that competed in competitions, and a program that had current industry professionals teaching. Stuart checked all of my boxes.鈥
Courses infused with technology and programming, plus a variety of hands-on experiences to apply her learning, gave Rucha Dhopeshwar an edge in launching her career in finance.
Rucha Dhopeshwar (M.S. FIN 鈥23)
A solid background in research methodology and opportunities to co-author scholarly publications have prepared Yao Xie to advance his career in quantitative finance.
Yao 鈥淛ason鈥 Xie (M.S. FIN 鈥15, Ph.D. MSC 鈥21)
In the classroom and through a variety of activities at Stuart School of Business, Veronika Shestakova developed the skills that are bringing her professional success.
Veronika Shestakova (BA/M.S. FIN 鈥18)
Ahsan Lodhika picked 91制片厂 Tech because of its accelerated master鈥檚 degree program and strong finance program. As an intern at CME Group, he saw the value of his business studies in his on-the-job experience.
Ahsan Lodhika (BA/M.S. FIN '19)
Aiman Moizuddin learned quickly that her education at 91制片厂 Tech would put her on the path to success. She made sure to take full advantage.
Aiman Moizuddin (BA/M.S. FIN 鈥19)
A capstone project with Associate Professor Sang Baum Kang gave Trevor Wheeler the chance to build on his classroom learning and to show his understanding of investments and trading.
Trevor Wheeler (M.B.A./M.S. FIN 鈥19)Why Stuart鈥檚 Master of Science in Finance Stands Out
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Get Hands-on with Finance
Experience an Internship
Through Stuart School鈥檚 connections, our students get a head start on their careers with internships at CME Group, Eurex, Wintrust, and other top companies.
Dive into Equity Analysis
Learn by doing in Stuart Investments, the student-led organization where you can participate in equity research, valuation modeling, and portfolio management.
Gain a Competitive Edge
From risk management to equity valuation, Stuart students put their financial knowledge and skills to the test in national and international business competitions.
Move Your Career Forward
Additional Master of Science in Finance Program Options
Dual Degree Programs
Combine your M.S. in Finance with another graduate degree in business (M.B.A.) or law (J.D.) to expand your career opportunities. 91制片厂 Tech dual-degree programs can significantly reduce the number of credits required for two degrees.
Certificate Programs
Designed for working professionals, these programs are a quick, effective way to enhance your expertise鈥攁nd move your career forward鈥攚ith the latest industry-relevant ideas, skills, and tools.
Accelerated Master鈥檚 Program (AMP)
Current 91制片厂 Tech undergraduates can earn both a bachelor鈥檚 degree and an M.S. in Finance in as few as five years through the AMP co-terminal option.
Excellence in Competitions
Stuart finance students have excelled in competitions in areas such as equity research, portfolio and risk management, and trading against teams from top universities around the world.
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Tools for Research
The Financial Markets Research Lab at Stuart School of Business is designed to give students the tools they need to pursue high-level research in finance. The lab features 10 individual dual-monitor Bloomberg workstations, two large wall-mounted monitors for screen sharing, and the latest software and subscriptions to major business databases.