Boston University Questrom School of Business Announces New Master’s in Finance Program

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Boston University Questrom School of Business announced today the creation of a new Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program. Accepting applications for the fall semester of 2025, the MSF program aims to attract students from diverse academic backgrounds and with varying levels of work experience who wish to pursue a career in finance. The 10-month program will be STEM-designated and will go above and beyond the CFA curriculum, while being closely linked to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge to prepare students for their Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.

The MSF program provides students with a versatile skillset with an emphasis on state-of-the-art analytical methods and models in the world of finance, critical and strategic thinking skills for financial decision making, effective presentation and communication skills, strong group leadership potential, as well as ethical and social responsibility. Students in the program engage in hands-on learning experiences throughout the curriculum via case studies, industry-related projects, and class presentations.

“Questrom’s new Master of Science in Finance program provides graduate students with a strong pathway to a rewarding career in the world of finance,” said Questrom School of Business Dean Susan Fournier. “Finance is a very attractive profession with high ROI and a variety of career options in investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, private wealth management, private equity, and consulting. Master of Science in Finance programs have gained popularity in recent years as more students seek to accelerate their finance careers.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market in the finance industry is expected to grow at an above-average pace, with more than 900,000 job openings projected each year. Graduates of Master of Science in Finance programs also have substantial earning potential, earning $10,000 more per year on average than BSBA graduates. Within the finance industry, MSF graduates earn $20K more than BSBA graduates and $15K more than those with a master’s in management.

Learn more about the new Master of Science in Finance program at Questrom School of Business here.

About the Boston University Questrom School of Business

Founded in 1913, the Boston University Questrom School of Business is a global top-tier academic research business school. Led by Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, Susan Fournier, Questrom develops business leaders who create value for the world. Questrom redefines transformational business programs, strengthens partnerships with the business community, advances the impact of research on business, and manages the school as a high-performing enterprise committed to excellence with a service mindset. Comprising a renowned full-time faculty of 165 researchers, teaching faculty, and accomplished practitioners, Questrom generates insights to address today’s business challenges and prepares students with the tools they need to succeed from Day 1 in their professional lives. Questrom’s portfolio of academic programs is robust and includes a Top 20 undergraduate program of over 2,200 students; distinctive MBA offerings including 900 students in a full- and part-time MBA, the affordable Online MBA and specialty MBAs in social impact, health, and digital technology; several thriving specialized masters programs in areas including business analytics, mathematical finance, and management studies; and a rigorous PhD program. More than 50,000 Questrom alumni form a powerful global network of leaders driving value creation that changes the world.

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