Master specialized skills for a career in finance
Finance is a growing field with a need for specialized training and skills. In this fast-paced career, technical and decision-making skills are required to gather and evaluate information in a rapidly changing business environment.
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Finance?
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Build the skills to do rigorous analysis of financial information through various courses in managerial economics and financial analysis. These skills are in high demand across the corporate world and prized in government and not-for-profit sectors.
BS in FinanceMaster’s Degree Programs
Find the finance graduate degree that matches your interests. See a brief summary of each degree or click a program below for more information.
MS in Finance MS in Finance Technology and Analytics MS in Energy ManagementPhD Concentration in Finance
Develop strong research skills that are especially relevant for students interested in an academic career. Research seminars are held weekly, and each year, the finance area sponsors a speaker series to bring researchers from other universities to UT Dallas.
PhD in Management Science, Finance ConcentrationFinance Area Master’s Degrees
All Finance Area master’s degrees are STEM-certified.
The Master’s in Finance is offered for graduate students who have an interest in such areas as corporate finance, investment banking, financial analysis, private equity or real estate. Students can select alternatives designed to meet the educational requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) or the CCIM designation.
MS in Finance (STEM)MS in Finance Cohort (STEM)
The Master’s in Finance Technology and Analytics (FTEC) is for graduate students who have an interest in financial technology (fintech) and financial data analytics.
MS in Finance Technology and Analytics (STEM)The Master’s in Energy Management is for graduate students who have an interest in such areas as energy economics and finance, operations across energy sectors and other energy issues. Students can prepare for the Energy Risk Professional (ERP) examinations.
MS in Energy Management (STEM)
Finance Area Faculty
The Finance and Managerial Economics faculty bring state-of-the-art knowledge to the classroom and are actively engaged in research. Currently, they are studying:
- Asset Pricing and investment performance
- Financial markets
- Corporate financing
- The economics of intellectual property and information goods
- Experimental and behavioral economics
Faculty research has been published in leading academic and practitioner journals including: Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Portfolio Management and Journal of Derivatives.
Student Experiences
How a CEO Pitched to Wall Street Added Value to My Degree
As part of my degree, one of the electives that I took was energy economics. We got to see different CEOs and CFOs Wall Street pitch. We got to see their whole process.
Policentric Revolutionizes Democratic Participation
Kamiar Kordi hopes to revolutionize politics by increasing awareness and connection between constituents and their representatives. In his interview, Kamiar shares how UT Dallas helped him reach for success and make a change.
Takeaways From the Master’s in Finance Program
Nidhi Khetan, Class of 2020
As a child, I grew up listening to dinner-table conversations between my father, uncle and grandfather, discussing strategies to expand our business and overcome financial hurdles along the way. This struck a spark in me to understand how business and finance work.
My Path To Success in MS Finance
Jiaojiao Li, Class of 2020
Looking back, the most important thing I want to share with you is: Be open-minded, reach out to veteran students, your professors, your program advisors and the Career Management Center. Be proactive.
Fernanda Muñoz’s Internship at Top Golf International
Fernanda Muñoz, a global business and finance student at the Jindal School of Management, accepted an internship at Top Golf International to dive into the field of finance. In this interview, Fernanda shares details of her experience, including how essential it is to network.
Dapo Ogunfeitimi’s Summer Internship at Ernst & Young
As an accounting and finance major at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, Dapo Ogunfeitimi landed a summer internship to gain experience in the field. In this interview, Dapo doesn’t leave out any details of his summer-long experience — even if it means revealing some embarrassing information.
Ankita’s Internship at KPMG in the Tax Department
Ankita Kapoor, a junior accounting and finance major at the Jindal School, recently interned with the tax department at KPMG, an international audit, tax and advisory company, to learn more about the work and see if it was right for her. In her interview, Ankita discusses the importance of an internship in ensuring your field is right for you before you graduate
Inspired to Pursue a Second Master’s
I am an electrical engineer and worked as an assistant professor for six-plus years. While working as a professor, I felt that it is equally important to learn the business side of the industry. And that thought inspired me to pursue my second master’s in energy management.
What Does a Master’s in Finance Teach You?
Noah Harness, Class of 2020
My biggest takeaway from the MSF program is my improved knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods and their applications to solving business and financial problems.
Learning From Site Visits to Solar and Coal Plants
We saw solar plants, coal plants, and we actually got lectures from people who are there inside. And you got a very good idea about how they run and a very practical approach, which was very important.
Everything I Needed From a Master’s in Finance
Hui (Vivienne) Zhi, Class of 2020
The job market in the DFW area is growing rapidly, and the area was ranked No. 1 Best City for Jobs by Forbes in 2020. The job opportunities are always out there if you are ready with the necessary skill set.
A Petroleum Engineer Who Found a New Path in Energy Management
We learned from the energy management course that a lot of economic things in finance about contracts and some technologies are related to the energy industry, including the solar, wind, oil and gas — even the nuclear energy.
Finance Articles
Why Get a Master’s in Energy Management?
Written by Stephen Molina
The energy and power industries are global businesses with strategic assets in both developed and developing countries, and they require an international approach.
Professional Development Opportunities in Energy Management
Written by Dan Sibley
The program provides professional development opportunities through the student-run clubs, the Energy Association and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, and through a mentor program.
Benefits of Having Faculty With Industry Experience
Written by Stephen Molina
Texas boasts some of the largest energy-related companies in the world. The MS in Energy Management curriculum offers a practical learning component through projects developed by industry members.
Working Full-Time While in the MS in Energy Management Program
Written by Dan Sibley
The program requires completion of 36 semester credit hours. The curriculum was designed to be completed in as little as 12 months (four courses per semester, including the summer semester).
Why a Global Perspective Is Important
Written by Stephen Molina
We strive to prepare our graduates to work for private energy companies and in governments to manage their assets.
Finance Blogs & News
Real Estate Luminaries Bestow Legacy Gift on Jindal School
North Texas real estate icon Herb Weitzman and his wife, Donna, have given the Jindal School a $3 million gift that will be used to established the Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate. The gift was announced at JSOM’s Scholarship Breakfast.
JSOM Internship Expo Creates Opportunities for Students and Employers
The Jindal School’s Undergraduate Internship Expo brought together 1,500 students and recruiters from more than 50 companies. The expo helped students practice networking skills, and it helped employers find students to fill internships.
CAFÉ Film Screening Ties Tiananmen Square Past to Hong Kong Present
Filmmaker Robert Anthony Peters screened his movie about the Tiananmen Square protests,Tank Man, at an event hosted by the Jindal School’s Colloquium to Advance Free-Enterprise Education. Peters compared the 1989 protests to recent ones in Hong Kong.
Dallas ISD Students Commit to UT Dallas and the Jindal School on ‘Signing Day’
Four seniors from the Dallas ISD became the initial cohort of the Jindal Young Scholars Program on May 4, 2018 when they visited UT Dallas for “Signing Day” activities in which they committed to enroll in the Jindal School of Management.
Ankita’s Internship at KPMG in the Tax Department
Ankita Kapoor, a junior accounting and finance major at the Jindal School, recently interned with the tax department at KPMG, an international audit, tax and advisory company, to learn more about the work and see if it was right for her. In her interview, Ankita discusses the importance of an internship in ensuring your field is right for you before you graduate.
Jindal School Inaugurates Undergraduate Deans Conference
The Jindal School recently held a new conference convening assistant and associate deans of undergraduate business school programs. More than 80 universities were represented, and the deans discussed ways to improve programs and student experiences.
Jindal School Places Among Elite Schools in Online Rankings
New U.S. News & World Report rankings show the Jindal School in the top 10 among online MBA and master’s in business programs. JSOM also scored highly in online specialty rankings for business analytics, finance, marketing and general management.
New Research Shows Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcements Effective
In his forthcoming study “Fake Products, Real Effects: Evidence from Special 301 Actions,” Dr. Umit Gurun details the positive effects anti-counterfeiting measurements can have on U.S. trade.
Senior Earns Internship Along With International Real Estate Scholarship
Studying real estate and joining the Real Estate Club at UT Dallas sparked senior Arden Pray’s enthusiasm and put her on a path to winning a $5,000 scholarship — and an internship — from the Commercial Real Estate Women Network Foundation.
JSOM Pair Studies Motivations and Methodologies of Property Tax Protests
A study of property tax protests by a Jindal School professor, PhD student and a research associate examined the decision-making behind disputed tax bills. Their work looked at hassle factors, aids to effective protesting and more.
Leadership, Debt and ‘Trumponomics’ Top Topics at IECG Conference
Headliners at JSOM’s Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance annual conference included former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and Federal Reserve Board nominee Stephen Moore.
Blockchain Conference Offers Glimpse into the Internet of Value
The Center for Finance Strategy and Innovation at the Jindal School delves into the business potential of blockchain technology at a conference featuring Toyota Research Institute CFO and head of mobility services Chris Ballinger.
Restaurateur Talks About Successful Entrepreneurship at Weitzman Institute Event
The Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate at the Jindal School hosted restaurateur Phil Romano at a special event. Romano, creator of EatZi’s, Trinity Groves and other eateries, spoke about his new book and his journey as an entrepreneur.
Jindal School Launches New Business Economics Concentration
Graduates with analytical and applied business skills in fields including finance, banking, planning and management are in demand, which is one reason why Dr. Peter Lewin is starting a new undergraduate concentration in business economics
Jindal School Dean Names Director of New Weitzman Institute
Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul has appointed Dr. Randall S. Guttery director of the new Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate. The institute has been created thanks to a generous gift from real estate icon Herb Weitzman and his wife, Donna.
Risk Management in Action: COVID-19 Provides Students Valuable Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the studies of risk management and insurance students from theory to reality. “We have completely rewritten our lesson plans,” RMI Director Debra Richardson said.
Panelists Share Messages of Empowerment, Support in Women to Women Event
Three female executives sharing stories at a Women to Women event hosted by the Jindal School’s Career Management Center encouraged audience members to speak up, find a mentor and support other professionals in their workplace in order to thrive.
Growth in Jindal School Real Estate Concentrations Mirrors Industry
In Jindal School Real Estate Concentrations, growth abounds. Dr. Randall S. Guttery leads courses whose enrollments have nearly quadrupled in five years, and he puts students, faculty and pros together to the benefit of all.
Introducing the CMA Review Course
The Jindal School introduces the first Certified Management Accountant (CMA) review course of its kind. Read more about the details of the course and how it can accelerate your career in accounting.
CAFÉ Seminar Ties Economic Freedom to Society’s Well-Being
The Jindal School’s Colloquium for the Advancement of Free-Enterprise Education held a fall seminar that reviewed prosperity and economic freedom in the U.S. and the world. Speakers tied the theme to topics including cryptocurrency and healthcare.
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Finance Program Resources at the Jindal School
Academic Programs – Primary
The finance area offers one bachelor’s, three master’s and one PhD program.
Academic Programs – Additional
The finance area also offers accelerated pathways to adding more degrees as well as areas of concentration.
Faculty and Community Activity
Discover how finance faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.
Career, Certificates and CFA Exam Prep
Find out about the career resources available to you as a finance student and learn more about the CFA exam and how the Jindal School prepares you for it. There are also two academic certificates for graduate students that anyone can apply for.