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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.

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  • 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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