Finance (M.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Finance is a globally connected industry that is constantly changing. The 2008 United States financial crisis caught many investors and homeowners off guard. The drastic ups and downs of cryptocurrency would have been unthinkable a few years ago. And the 2022–23 inflation rate levels haven’t been experienced in decades. Successful finance experts need to understand how the industry’s key players - commercial and investment banks, investment management companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and regulatory agencies - operate, thrive, and even fail. A Master of Science in Finance degree can help you understand and succeed, even in volatile financial conditions. At Illinois Institute of Technology’s Stuart School of Business, you’ll study in a nationally ranked M.S. in finance program that is located in Chicago - home to the world’s largest markets in financial derivatives. By choosing Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Finance degree program, you’ll enjoy a number of program advantages, including: Gain professional expertise through Illinois Tech’s Elevate program. This one-of-a-kind program guarantees access to hands-on experiences - including research projects, internships, study away, competitions, short courses, and more - as well as personalized academic and career mentorship, all in pursuit of ensuring that our students graduate with career-readiness. Dive deep into a concentration of your choice. In addition to your core coursework, you can choose to elevate your skills and knowledge by choosing a concentration in Financial Technology, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Valuation, Quantitative Modeling and Trading, or Mathematical Finance.

Stuart School of Business