Finance

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International-the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

• Prepare to excel in the future of finance—an industry being reshaped by rapid technological advances.
• Master financial best practices and how to apply them in a variety of settings.
• Apply to gain experience in equity research and portfolio management as an analyst for the D’Amore-McKim student-managed mutual fund, the 360 Huntington Fund.
• Deepen your understanding of business operations in the global economy through the Bloomberg Certification process with Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) and Bloomberg Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) certifications.
• Develop a global mindset through sharing your experiences with faculty and classmates in financial services.
• If you want to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, your coursework will help you prepare for the exams.
• You’ll be able to adjust your schedule each semester and take one or multiple classes per week.

In the D’Amore-McKim MS in Finance program, you’ll add advanced financial expertise and skills to your current industry experience, positioning you to pursue more significant roles. Depending on your background, you may be able to leverage your new degree into a position as a wealth manager, mutual fund analyst, financial consultant, or investment banker—well-paid, highly sought-after careers that offer the potential to move toward executive-level leadership in finance.

Our graduates are heavily recruited by companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational organizations.

Where our graduate work:

• State Street
• Fidelity Investments
• Dell EMC
• IBM
• Raytheon

Titles they hold:

• Financial analyst
• Sales and marketing
• Asset allocation
• Fund analyst
• Portfolio analyst
• Financial reporting specialist

Experience is the signature feature of a Northeastern education. Your MS in Finance courses will include case studies and applied project work that strengthen your collaboration and problem-solving skills. You’ll enhance your financial knowledge through unique experience-based activities, including:

• DATA Initiative Lab
• Global Field Study
• IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator
• 360 Huntington Fund
• Bloomberg Business Lab

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:

• Application form

• A personal statement (<=500 words)

• Resumé

• Two letters of recommendation

• Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended

• Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)

• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores

• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)

• Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)