Master of Science in Finance Postgraduate Programme By Purdue University, Mitch Daniels School of Business |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Purdue’s Master of Finance (MSF) program at the Daniels School of Business offers a rigorous, 10-month, 36-credit-hour STEM-designated curriculum designed to equip you with the quantitative expertise and technical skills essential for today’s finance careers. With a focus on real-world applications and cutting-edge technologies, the MSF program prepares students for roles in corporate finance, fintech, financial analytics, investment management, security analysis, banking and financial management for both commercial and nonprofit sectors. As the finance field anticipates 9% job growth through 2030, our MSF graduates stand out with an 84% employment rate within six months of graduation in 2023, an average starting salary of $84,471, and an average bonus of $7,750.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Purdue’s Master of Finance (MSF) program at the Daniels School of Business offers a rigorous, 10-month, 36-credit-hour STEM-designated curriculum designed to equip you with the quantitative expertise and technical skills essential for today’s finance careers. With a focus on real-world applications and cutting-edge technologies, the MSF program prepares students for roles in corporate finance, fintech, financial analytics, investment management, security analysis, banking and financial management for both commercial and nonprofit sectors. As the finance field anticipates 9% job growth through 2030, our MSF graduates stand out with an 84% employment rate within six months of graduation in 2023, an average starting salary of $84,471, and an average bonus of $7,750.

Admission Requirements

500+
8+
100+
2.6+
  • > 2.6 GPA for STEM degrees, > 3.0 for non-STEM degrees
  • GMAT/GRE score not required**
  • Official transcripts
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • 2 Relevant internships or at least 12 months of work experience*
  • Resume
  • Academic statement of purpose
  • Personal history statement
  • Interview, if selected
*Recommended, not required
** GMAT/GRE is not required for applicants with GPA 3.0 or higher, but test scores are encouraged for scholarship and competitiveness. 

10 Months
Jul

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic (Out of State)
41,210 USD
International
41,610 USD

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