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Invest in yourself and

your future 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE

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START DATE
July

FORMAT
Full-Time; On-campus

DURATION
10 or 16 month

GMAT/GRE
Not required

Build a solid foundation in financial theory and technology to create real business value in any finance career you pursue with an MS in Finance at Minnesota Carlson.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

STEM DESIGNATED

Designed to advance your career

Learn finance fundamentals from globally renowned faculty and tackle challenging projects for real client companies in our applied curriculum design program. Choose to specialize in asset management, corporate finance, or healthcare finance. Or prepare yourself for research-oriented jobs or PhD programs in our finance research track. The MS in Finance program is a STEM-designated program as recognized by the Department of Homeland Security.

#10

Master in Finance program among U.S. Public Universities, QS World University Ranking (2025)

94%

of grads received job offers within 180 days of graduation (3-year average)

$83,947

average starting base salary (3-year average)

"Now, nearly every day, I make impactful business decisions by drawing on what I've learned and experienced in the program. I believe the year I spent in the Carlson School's MSF program is the most worthwhile investment I have ever done."

- Chia-En Yu, '17 MSF, Mortgage Market Risk Analyst, US Bank

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With $50 million under management, Carlson School's Funds Enterprise proudly secures the 2nd spot among the Top 25 Largest Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIFs) nationwide, according to the latest rankings from the Center for Investment Research in 2023. 

Real funds, real students, real result

The David S. Kidwell Funds Enterprise (CFE) allows MBA, MS of Finance, and undergraduate students majoring in finance the opportunity to manage over $50 million of real investment money.

Funds Enterprise Claims #2 Spot in National SMIF Rankings 

Funds Enterprise Claims #2 Spot in National SMIF Rankings 

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