Join the diverse UT Dallas campus community
Our MS in Finance Flex students come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. When you join our program, you gain a global perspective which enhances your learning and enriches the overall quality of your education.
Student Testimonials
Andrew Bardin , Class of ’19
Forecasting and Analytics at J.P. Morgan
My time in the MS in Finance program at UT Dallas was invaluable. I made so many great connections with professors, staff, and classmates that I looked forward to attending classes. The curriculum and resources made it possible to focus my education on the cutting edge of finance, using data, quantitative methods, analytics, and simulation. The skills that I learned through case studies and projects helped me get a great job and enabled me to make an impact right away.
Haoming Chen, Class of ’18
Data Analyst, Huafu Securities Corporation Ltd.
UT Dallas was a wonderful place for me to explore my academic and career development because it provides students with various professional resources.
Noah Harness, Class of ’20
Investment Analyst, Invitation Homes
My biggest takeaway from the MSF program is my improved knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods and their applications to solving today’s business and financial problems. My recommendation and advice for incoming students and prospective candidates is to be ready to learn advanced methods and techniques to conduct quality & intelligent financial analysis, and to explore new programming softwares you haven’t used before. You get what you put into it, and if you put in the hours, you’ll have an amazing graduate experience.
Jai Krishnan, Class of ’17
Financial Analyst, Daseke Inc.
The MS Finance program gave me the flexibility, knowledge and experience that I needed for my career. Faculty helped me tailor my coursework and mentored me to succeed with my professional goals. Active participation in student organizations, competitions judged by industry leaders and projects with real-world case studies developed my leadership and networking skills, critical in today’s competitive job market.
Muhazdeen Ibrahim , Class of ’19
Senior Analyst , Goldman Sachs
The MSF program at UT Dallas provides students with strong competence in the finance industry.
Varshil Parikh, Class of ’20
Investment Analyst at GHR Foundation
My MS Finance journey gave me an insight into the practical side of the investment and finance world. Having knowledge about the core concepts is crucial but knowing how to apply them is more important than that. MS Finance at UT Dallas provided me with an environment of practical learning by offering practical courses, workshops & competitions. Working in teams with people from different backgrounds and cultures from all around the world gives you the ability to view the problem at hand via multiple perspectives. In addition to this, the CMC also supported me in my growth on the non-academic soft skill side for overall career development.
Salman Jasim, Class of ’20
Reporting Analyst, Flagstar Bank
The MS in Finance program is ranked as one of the country’s best finance programs. Courses focus on applying classroom knowledge and the latest software to solve real-life problems.
Siddharth Jain, Class of ’20
Finance Controller at Alex Hemani Inc.
The MS in Finance program at UT Dallas was the best decision of my life which helped me tremendously to achieve my personal and professional goals. With its world-renowned faculty and a rich, global, and robust curriculum with participants from diverse cultural as well as professional backgrounds, it enabled me with the advanced skills necessary to create a niche for myself in the finance industry. I also made some great connections that helped me navigate my way forward.
Shermin Kadiwala , Class of ’19
Audit Analyst, AIG
I’m very grateful to be a part of the MS in Finance Flex program! The program gave me a wonderful opportunity to develop my quantitative skill set with myriad resources available for finance graduates seeking to advance their careers.
Zhiyao Zhao, Class of ’21
Credit Risk Senior Analyst, CitiGroup
The MS in Finance program in JSOM is one of the most valuable MSF programs — with sophisticated and ingenious curriculum design, flexible career directions, and affordable tuition. With a various range of workshops and events, students can obtain many opportunities to network with finance professionals and prepare their future careers based on the suggestions and recommendations from those professionals. The thoughts I would like to share with the students are: Find your real passion, keep putting in the effort and never quit easily.
Sebastian Stinson, Class of ’17
Senior Manager, First Line Risk Management, Charles Schwab
In my opinion, the most important thing you can learn is how to learn better, and there is no better place to master that skill than at UT Dallas.
Yu-chi Wang, Class of ’19
Senior Valuation Consultant, CBIZ Business Valuation Group (Acquisition & Investment Analyst, Hardeman)
With the aspiration of working in the most mature financial industry in the world, I came to the United States to pursue my Master’s degree. UT Dallas MS Finance program provides international students the opportunity to start a chapter in the US at the most reasonable rate with abundant resources in one of the fastest growing cities in America.
Jaime Jerez, Class of ’19
Senior Associate at Forensic
The MS Finance program not only helped me to fortify my knowledge in finance but also, its flexible curriculum helped me to gain assets that have helped me tremendously in my personal and professional goals.
Student Profile – MS in Finance Flex
68%
International Students
Percent of international students in the Master’s in Finance program, representing 11 countries
Gender
40% Female
60% Male
205
Students in Program
Average Test Scores
GMAT 600
GRE 310
26
Average Age
in years
$93K
Avg 1st year post-graduate salary
3
Average Work Experience*
in years
Average GPA
3.4
Typical Undergraduate Degrees
Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science
* Work experience is not required for admission in the MS Finance program. Prior work experience is part of the application package and will enhance your earning potential when you graduate.
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