Prepare for the CFA exam and a career in finance management.

UMass Boston’s MS in Finance is a STEM-designated, CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program that thoroughly prepares you for the CFA exam and a successful career in investment management and quantitative finance.

  • Opportunity. Graduates are in high demand at major financial and consulting firms.
  • Practical Experience. Get hands-on investment experience with the Student Managed Fund and real-world experience using UMass Boston's Bloomberg Terminal; become Bloomberg certified.
  • Affordability. MA residents: degree costs less than $30k, New England residents: $12k tuition break.
  • Flexibility. Part-time or full-time, online course options; no GMAT/GRE required.
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UMass Boston’s MS in Finance is a STEM-designated, CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program that thoroughly prepares you for the CFA exam and a successful career in investment management and quantitative finance.

  • Opportunity. Graduates are in high demand at major financial and consulting firms.
  • Practical Experience. Get hands-on investment experience with the Student Managed Fund and real-world experience using UMass Boston's Bloomberg Terminal; become Bloomberg certified.
  • Affordability. MA residents: degree costs less than $30k, New England residents: $12k tuition break.
  • Flexibility. Part-time or full-time, online course options; no GMAT/GRE required.

205 93%+ of graduates are currently in the workforce

75% of graduates had a salary of $85k+ six months after graduation

Up to 50% more affordable than grad programs at private universities

Side-by-side photos of UMass Boston campus and two men working on a computer in UMass Boston's Bloomberg Lab

Why get a master's in finance?

  • Earning potential. Finance professionals with an advanced degree typically earn over $100,000/year.
  • Job prospects. The projected job growth rate for computer and information systems managers is 16% through 2028, nearly 3x the average job growth rate.
  • Career promotion. A master's degree qualifies you for senior-level positions in finance and wealth management.
  • Real-world experience. Learn advanced financial techniques; and get training and exposure in the areas of Fintech, data science in finance, risk management, and quantitative analysis.
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Recent Graduates

Finance MS alumni have been hired by State Street, Fidelity, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and more. Employers include:

State Street
pwc
New Frontier
Fidelity
Epsilon
APG
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Applications to start in the spring are due November 15. Applications to start in the fall are due June 1. Ready to get started? Connect with UMass Boston today and start focusing on your future.