MS in Finance

Our STEM-designated* Full-Time MS in Finance is for students with a strong math background who want to excel in a financial world transformed by technology.

Class Location

Boston campus

Class Begins

September

Time to Complete

1 year

Class Schedule

Monday–Friday daytime classes

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Northeastern has a test-optional policy for the 2021-2022 academic year and does not require a GMAT or GRE score to complete an application for admission. Under the new policy, you can decide whether to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of your admission application. For more information, review our admissions policies.

Credits

30

Graduation

The graduation ceremony will take place in August.

Ready to apply? Start here.

About Our Students

Entering class of 2020

Average Class Size	73 Students
Women	39%
Men	61%
International Students	91%
Average Work Experience	1 year or less
Average GMAT Score	652

*About STEM Designation

STEM-designated academic programs meet the requirements of the U.S. government regarding the study of science, technology, engineering, and math.

International students on an F-1 visa who successfully complete a one-year full-time graduate degree program can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization, which allows for 12 months of work eligibility in the United States. If you successfully complete a STEM-designated program, however, you can apply for an additional 24-month OPT STEM Extension, allowing you to work in the United States for up to 36 months after graduation.

Please note that of our three MS in Finance programs, only the Full-Time MS in Finance meets the requirements for STEM designation and F-1 visa compliance.

Our Part-Time MS in Finance is for Boston-area students currently working in the field of finance who want to excel in a fast-paced financial world and prepare for the future of work.

Class Location

Boston Campus

Class Begins

September

Time to Complete

21 months, on average

Class Schedule

Monday–Thursday evening classes (5:20 or 7:30 p.m.)

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Northeastern has a test-optional policy for the 2021-2022 academic year and does not require a GMAT or GRE score to complete an application for admission. Under the new policy, you can decide whether to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of your admission application. For more information, review our admissions policies.

Credits

30

Graduation

The program may be completed in December, May, or August. The graduation ceremony will take place in August.

Ready to apply? Start here.

About Our Students

Average Class Size	20 or fewer students per class
Women	64%
Men	32%
Average Work Experience	5+ years
Average GMAT Score	592

Our Online MS in Finance is for busy finance professionals across the country who want to excel in a fast-paced financial world—and who need the flexible schedule of online learning.

Class Location

Online

Class Begins

6 available start dates

Time to Complete

16 months

Class Schedule

Take classes anywhere, anytime

GRE/GMAT Requirement

Northeastern has a test-optional policy for the 2021-2022 academic year and does not require a GMAT or GRE score to complete an application for admission. Under the new policy, you can decide whether to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of your admission application. For more information, review our admissions policies.

Credits

30

Graduation

This program may be completed throughout the year. The graduation ceremony will take place in August.

Ready to apply? Start here.

About Our Students

Average Class Size	20 or fewer students per class
Women	34%
Men	66%
Average Work Experience	10 years
Diversity	48% from outside New England