Finance
Advance your finance career and deepen your expertise in core financial concepts—all on a flexible schedule tailored to Boston professionals.
Program details
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Commitment
Part-time, 2 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
No
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
This program is ideal for
Finance professionals looking to level-up in financial theory and practice
Professionals pursuing roles like mutual fund analyst or investment banker
Students looking to set their own pace with Boston-based classes
Application deadlines
Build expertise in a flexible program for tomorrow's finance leaders
- Build advanced skills to diversify portfolios, minimize risks, maximize returns, and sustain growth in an increasingly global economy.
- Study corporate finance, investment banking, securities analytics, risk management, and more with a curriculum aligned to the CFA exams.
- Gain valuable real-world experience with Bloomberg certification, participation in the 360 Huntington Fund, or completing class projects with your company—or one you aspire to work for—as the subject.
- Customize your education with a flexible evening schedule designed for working professionals, completing your degree in as little as two years or extending your studies up to seven.
- Work with faculty on projects and case studies that apply financial theory to real-world business challenges.
Program options
Our MS in Finance equips you to lead in the global finance industry and offers a wide-range of electives tailored to your interests. Our faculty design coursework that aligns with the content and competencies covered on the CFA exams; so if you're thinking about taking the CFA exam, you'll be well prepared. Ultimately, you'll build a foundation in financial tools, trends, and theories—with rich opportunities at every turn to gain practical experience both inside and outside the classroom.
Locations
Level up your understanding of finance fundamentals and build significant expertise while studying part-time. And many of our faculty have worked at hedge funds or asset management companies, so they bring experience to the classroom that can dramatically accelerate your learning.
Richard Herron, Teaching Professor, Finance
Course schedule & pace
Students typically take two courses each term and earn their masters in two years, though you'll have up to seven years to complete the degree. Evening classes, held Monday through Thursday in Boston, offer 5:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. start times. Accelerate your learning with intensive three-credit electives like the Global Field Study or Washington, D.C. Residency—each under 10 days and offering immersive travel, networking, and shared experiences with classmates
Careers & support
The dedicated experts at the Graduate Career Center will help you achieve your professional goals and emerge as a responsible, forward-thinking business leader. Whether you want to advance your career in corporate finance or are interested in moving into the field, we'll support you in setting goals, preparing for the job search, exploring learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and invite you to events and programs to grow your network.
Faculty & learning
Our world-class faculty bring years of experience, innovative leadership, and global perspectives to their teaching and are dedicated to preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving business world. If you want to learn the essentials of value creation, investment strategy, and market analysis, our leading faculty will prepare you to make an impact from day one.
Alumni network
One of the most valuable benefits of earning your master's degree from D'Amore-McKim is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network—numbering more than 65,500 members spanning 180+ countries who regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more.
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