MSF Program Brochure

Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Master of Science in Fi nance (MSF)

An MSF degree from Brandeis International Business School equips students to succeed in financial careers around the world. Students will engage with rigorous modeling and conduct complex financial and predictive analyses, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for roles in asset management, corporate finance and valuation, FinTech and risk management.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

All program options begin in the fall.

MSF

Students complete the MSF program in 16 months, including a required practicum.

DUAL DEGREE

The MSF/MBA dual degree can be completed over four to five semesters. Complete the MSF/MBA with a combined 79 credits, instead of the 109 credits required to earn each degree independently.

PART-TIME MSF

Students can finish the part-time MSF program in three to four years, taking four to five classes a year. Optimal for students with flexible schedules, as courses are held throughout the day.

ABOUT BRANDEIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

By teaching rigorous business, finance and economics with a global perspective, Brandeis International Business School prepares students to succeed in companies and organizations worldwide. The school is part of Brandeis University, a medium-sized private research university ranked among the most selective by U.S. News and World Report. Students have unsurpassed access to renowned faculty and a global network of more than 60,000 alumni in 160 countries.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

RANKED #10 IN THE U.S. FOR BEST MASTER OF FINANCE PROGRAMS (TFE TIMES, 2022)

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

THE MSF PROGRAM

EMPHASIZES IN-CLASS CASE STUDIES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING INTERNSHIPS AND REAL-WORLD FIELD PROJECTS.

DESIGNATED

STUDY IN A PROGRAM RECOGNIZED FOR ITS

STRENGTH.

STUDENTS

EXTEND THEIR POSTGRADUATE PRACTICAL TRAINING BY 24 MONTHS.

CONCENTRATIONS

Students can choose from four MSF concentrations to match an array of career interests and goals.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Evaluate investment opportunities, quantify risks and craft strategic plans around financial assets.

Alumni have gone on to work at: BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, State Street Global Advisors

FINTECH

Transform companies and disrupt business practices through datadriven innovations that are reshaping the nature of financial services.

Alumni have gone on to work at: Amazon, Facebook, Fidelity, Liberty Mutual, State Street Corporation

CORPORATE FINANCE AND VALUATION

Make financial decisions that drive business performance with career opportunities in consulting, transfer pricing, venture capital and more.

Alumni have gone on to work at: Deloitte, Bain Capital, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company, PwC, Fidelity

RISK MANAGEMENT

Uncover, analyze and respond to organizational and marketplace risks in a program that partners with the Global Association for Risk Professionals (GARP).

Alumni have gone on to work at: John Hancock, Fidelity, BlackRock, Alibaba, Capital One

“The MSF program equipped me with more in-demand skills than I could have imagined. The courses were challenging, but the faculty always made sure we were prepared. Brandeis is where professors become friends, friends become mentors and staff becomes family. I couldn’t imagine a better place to start my career.”

Anmol Vasandani, MSF’18 Investment Banker Goldman Sachs

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites: Financial Management, Quantitative Methods

Transcripts: From all post-secondary institutions

Essay Resume

Letters of Recommendation (2)

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE Academic score (if applicable)

GMAT or GRE Score (optional)

SCHOLARSHIPS

100% of admitted students are automatically considered for generous scholarships as part of the application process.

Merit-based scholarships range from $5,000 to full tuition.