Master of science in Finance
Business Graduate Programs

Approved as a STEM-Designated Degree
Highly flexible program providing expert training in all areas of finance and is an official CFA program partner.

Duration
1 1/2 years
Admission
Applications open in October.
Start Date
August
Tuition & Fees
$66,648 – Estimated total (tuition, program and campus fees)
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JOB OUTLOOK
Program graduates typically have careers in Investment Banking, Accounting, Insurance, and Consulting. Positions such as:

Pension Analyst
Investment Analyst
Financial Analyst
Business Valuation Associate
Data Analyst
M&A Analyst
Researcher
Financial Operations Analyst
Junior Associate, Consulting

The average salary for our graduates is $82,281*

(*average alumnus salary three years after graduation according to 2018 Financial Times reporting.)

Students in the program receive individualized career development support through Business Career Services in the form of one-on-one advising, Career Training programs, networking events, and access to more than 200 companies who recruit on campus each year.

Graduates landed jobs at:
Bloomberg
Citi
Deloitte
EY
Goldman Sachs
Harris and Associates
IRI consulting
Morningstar
Nemo IT Consulting
New York Life
PwC
UBS

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
STEM-designated degrees allowing international students an additional 24 months on an optional practical training (OPT) STEM extension to work in the U.S. post- graduation.

Multiple specializations including Quantitative Finance, Asset Management, Corporate Finance, and Risk Management and Insurance.

A background in finance or economics is highly recommended but not required for very well-prepared candidates.

Cutting-edge classes including: Big Data Analytics, High Frequency Trading, Financial Engineering, Valuation.

High quality instructors including world class professors and industry experts.

CONTACT US
Business Instructional Facility, Suite 3019
515 E. Gregory Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-244-1103
Email: MSFinance@business.illinois.edu
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Jeff Yacup, Associate Director of Recruiting and Admissions

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