Designed for the career you want
MS in Finance prepares you for the wide range of roles that rely on the application of fundamental financial models and tools. Students can tailor their electives for roles in Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance Management, Risk Management, and Credit Management. The curriculum is aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) certifications, offering a solid foundation for those aiming to pursue CFA® qualifications.
FE840 Finance Practicum
Small teams develop and present an analysis of a specific industry and portfolio implications to a panel of portfolio managers.
FE555 AI for Financial Analysis
Small teams deploy AI platforms to uncover risk factors and risk management strategies within hundreds of mutual funds prospectus documents.
FE850 Private Equity
Students make the business case for a leveraged buyout investment to take a real world company private.
ES610 Communications in Finance
Students develop and present a plan to finance the strategic initiatives of a rapidly growing start up company.
Graduate Finance and Investment Club
Students manage a portion of a real-life $1.2 million stock investment fund and compete to boost portfolio returns.
Annual Battle of the Boutiques Case Competition
Students from across Questrom programs work with their mentor for a real company and its challenges.
Get Hands On
Learn to excel in finance’s dynamic, team-oriented world through practical, hands-on experiences that fuse theory with real-world data. Work individually and in small teams in the classroom, corporate partner-sponsored events, and case competitions to build both the hard and soft skills that financial employers crave.
Hit the ground running
Leading finance teams seek graduates who are “day one-ready” and prepared for tomorrow’s uncertainties. The MS in Finance Program’s unique approach equips you with skills that set you apart and empowers you to make an immediate impact from day one.
Through an integrated, uniquely designed curriculum that builds a comprehensive toolset and hands-on experience in financial strategy, research and data analysis, teamwork, and effective communication, you’ll graduate with the versatility to navigate complexity and adapt to the technological developments driving the future of finance.
Finance Fundamentals: Core courses focus on the essential expertise finance professionals require such as strategy, corporate finance, investments, and risk management .
Finance Deep Dive: Elective courses allow students to delve more deeply into each of the essential areas to build the context and ability to add value in their chosen area of focus.
Data and analysis: Courses focus on accessing, wrangling and uncovering valuable insights from the wealth of available financial information via quantitative methods, data management, and AI utilization.
Teaming and Communication: Courses focus on building a common financial language and sharing critical thinking effectively through financial statements, communication, teaming and hands-on learning in other courses.
Unsurpassed Financial Network
- BU Connects: Online network of 36K BU Alumni
- 500 finance firm visits to Questrom each year
- 79 finance and accounting faculty
- 14 finance-oriented student clubs
- Sister degree programs in Quantitative Finance and Business Analytics
Unparalleled Career Resources
- Master in Finance dedicated career advisor
- Summer online career course
- 9 Feld Center industry advisors
- Weekly calendar of finance industry events
Tailor Your Path
You can tailor your course of study in two main ways based on your background and career interests. Our program provides flexibility to suit your needs while ensuring you build the skills and expertise that employers require.
“I enjoy finance because it offers such a broad range of opportunities. Finding the right fit is key. Focus on the areas of finance that you find most rewarding.”
Choose 9 or 16 month program length
9-Month Intensive Track: Ideal for students with a finance background who want to sharpen their skills and enter the job market quickly.
16-Month Extended Track: Designed for those transitioning into finance, offering time for an internship, an extended job search window, and the opportunity to pursue CFA certification.
Choose electives by career interest
Select from a range of electives aligned with the career paths most graduates pursue:
- Finance management in corporate settings
- Portfolio management
- Risk and credit management
- Investment banking and advisory services
Or, build your own path tailored to your goals.
Versatility will set you apart
Join a community of versatile students that value the flexibility, agility, and resilience to solve complex problems through collaboration. We also like to have fun together and enjoy all New England has to offer! If you want to learn from a diverse group of fellow students and professors, you belong.
Connect with a Student
Our MSF Admissions Ambassadors are around to chat via email, phone, text about what being an MSF student at the Questrom Schools of Business is really like.
BSBA-to-MSF program
A Fifth Year of Intensive Finance Study
The BSBA-to-MSF program is designed for well-prepared Questrom students who wish to obtain a master’s degree in Finance by adding a fifth year of intensive study. The program provides a streamlined path for Questrom undergraduates to continue directly into the MS in Finance program, reducing both time and costs.
Allowed 500-Level Finance Electives
While in the BSBA program, students should complete at least two of the following 500-level Finance electives: FE 550, FE 555, FE 562
Certain eligibility criteria must be met to participate in the BSBA-to-MSF program.
Students who complete two of these 500-level courses can apply up to 8 units taken during the BSBA program towards 6 units of MSF courses.
They may substitute MSF core foundational courses, as follows:
- FE550 or FE562 can be used to waive FE723 Introduction to Corporate Finance (must be replaced with an MSF program elective approved by the student’s advisor).
- FE555 can be used to waive FE740 (must be replaced with an MSF elective approved by the student’s advisor).
Upcoming Admissions Events
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Apply for an MS in Finance Degree
Ready to apply? Follow the link to learn more about the application process. Once you’ve submitted your materials, we’ll start the review process. We’re happy to answer your questions along the way.
Application Deadlines
- November 3rd, 2025
- January 12th, 2026
- February 23rd, 2026
- April 7th, 2026