Two Ways to Earn Your Master’s in Finance
The Naveen Jindal School of Management offers two options for you to earn a master’s in finance degree – the MS Finance Flex and Master’s in Finance Cohort. Both programs offer the same high-quality degree with mentoring and access to numerous student resources.
Similarities Between MS Finance Flex and Cohort
All Master of Science in Finance (MS FIN) degrees are 36 semester credit hours, STEM-designated (12-24 months), and provide the practical and theoretical knowledge needed by finance professionals. The degree includes quantitative skills for financial analysis, technological skills to evaluate financial data, financial decision-making and valuation, risk management and portfolio selection and analysis.
Differences Between MS Finance Flex and Cohort
Master’s in Finance (STEM)
Program Overview:
- Start any semester: fall, spring or summer
- Full-time or part-time program
- Completion time varies, typically 12 to 24 months
- Choose electives and concentrations to tailor the program to your career needs
- Prepare for professional certifications, including the CFA®
Master’s in Finance Cohort (STEM)
Program Overview:
- Start in Summer (mid-July)
- Full-time program
- Complete in one year
- Cohort program designed to develop leaders in professional finance
- Train for the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA®) certification exams
Program Partners
The Financial Analyst concentration is a CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute University Recognized Program*.
* CFA® is a registered trademark owned by the CFA Institute.
The Real Estate program is a partner with the CCIM Institute (Certified Commercial Investment Member). This allows students a fast-track route toward receiving the recognized CCIM designation.
MS Finance Program Advantages: Develop your Financial and Leadership Skills
- Build leadership skills in clubs and organizations, including the Financial Leadership Association, Graduate Finance Management Council, the Real Estate Club and the Investment Management Club.
- The Career Management Center offers workshops to develop resume and interviewing skills, as well as internship and job placement assistance.
- Engage in contests and competitions, including the CFA® Institute Research Challenge, the Stock Trak trading competition and FinHack.
- Learn from world-renowned faculty who have published in top finance journals (including The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Financial Economics, The Review of Financial Studies and others) and won numerous best paper prizes.
- Access databases and gain certifications through The Finance Lab , including Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, S&P Capital IQ, SDC Platinum, Morningstar Direct, Factset and Wharton Research Data Services.
- The Business Communication Center can help you improve your written and spoken communication skills.
- If you are highly qualified, you can apply for a graduate scholarship.
