Average U.S. Salary for MSF graduates in 2024
Start Date
Late August
Master in Finance
The financial world is the foundation of the global economy, and that world is rapidly evolving. Organizations of all kinds need resourceful finance professionals able to make critical business decisions. Babson’s MS in Finance, a STEM-designated program, can help you develop those skills. For anyone seeking a top-tier Masters in Finance, Babson offers the ideal blend of academic rigor and practical, real-world experience.
$82,335
98%
accepted a job offer within 6 months of graduating, of those seeking employment in 2024
Babson MSF graduates enter the professional ranks with real-world experience, problem-solving skills, industry knowledge and expertise. They go on to become experts in their fields as financial analysts, investment bankers, business consultants and beyond, at organizations such as BNY Mellon, JP Morgan, Apple, and Morgan Stanley.
No GMAT/GRE? No problem. There is no GMAT/GRE requirement.
At A Glance
Duration
9- and 16-month options
Next App Deadline
October 22
Location
Wellesley, MA
Test Requirement
No GRE/GMAT Required
Visa Eligibility
Yes
Avg Work Experience
1–2 Years
Babson College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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Master the Financial Side of Business
The full-time STEM-designated Master’s in Finance (MSF) degree at Babson provides in-depth financial and quantitative knowledge, emphasizing the analytical and technical skills needed in today’s data-driven financial industry. As a STEM-designated program, Babson’s MSF degree equips graduates with advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and critical decision-making skills. This designation also makes graduates eligible for an extended OPT (Optional Practical Training) period, offering international students up to three years of work authorization in the United States—an advantage for building a career in finance.
The Master of Finance program cohort at Babson includes individuals from diverse undergraduate and professional backgrounds who enrich classroom discussions and perspectives. Through elective courses, students expand their networks by collaborating with experienced MBA and master’s students, gaining insights into different business functions and industries. Students get the chance to build strong relationships with faculty and advisors who offer individualized mentoring and support throughout the program. Plus, MSF students gain practical know-how through Babson’s hands-on learning approach, including managing part of the college’s endowment and consulting for various organizations, which prepares them to graduate from their master of finance program with a promising and successful career ahead.
Fast Facts
Take a look at some quick takeaways about Babson’s Master of Science in Finance program:
STEM-Designated
International students on an F-1 visa may be eligible for a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT to work in the U.S.
Fast Track
Earn 30 credits in nine months (two-semester option) or 16 months (three-semester option). Both options begin in late-August.
Customizable
Tailor your experience to your specific career interests with 12 degree credits spent on electives of your choice.
- 26% Women
- 73% International Students
- 40% Domestic Students of Color
- Average GPA: 3.52
- Average Work Experience: 1–2 Years
The Benefits of a Third Semester
The value of Babson’s master in finance degree isn’t just contained within the classroom. It’s about gaining hands-on experience, building professional connections, and making the most of the resources and opportunities available to you. That is why so many of Babson’s MSF degree candidates elect to extend their program from two semesters to three. Extending your MS in Finance program to sixteen months comes at no extra cost, so whether you’re interested in exploring an internship over the summer or enrolling in the two-semester long Babson College Fund course, the added flexibility of the third semester makes it even easier to obtain a masters in finance degree and achieve your academic goals.
Optimize Your Potential with a Master of Finance Degree
Join more than 9,000 Babson alumni who work in financial services. Wondering what kind of outcomes you can expect? Here are just a few of the organizations that employ Master of Finance graduates: AIG / Citigroup / Charles River Labs / PTC / Staples / TIAA / Wellington Management Company, and more.
What Babson MSF Graduates Are Doing
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Master of Finance Curriculum
Experience a blend of theory and real-world application in Babson’s Master’s in Finance courses, led by award-winning faculty from our top-ranked undergraduate and MBA programs. This top program offers an uncommon level of class flexibility—designed to fit your unique interests and career goals. In addition to an 18-credit core featuring essential financial principles, the program provides 12 elective credits that let you customize your learning journey.
- Financial Data Analysis and Practice will prepare you for the world of finance. Learn how to access and analyze financial data, code financial models in Python, create and communicate financial reports, and follow best practices in a variety of finance professions.
- Complete your core with five additional Master's in Finance courses:
- Equities
- Fixed Income
- Corporate Finance: Evaluating Opportunities
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- Manage a portion of the Babson College Endowment with the Babson College Fund, a 2-semester course that offers a rare opportunity to develop investment research and portfolio management skills.
- Work with a team of 3–5 MSF students on a consulting project with a business or investment client through Babson’s Management Consulting Field Experience course.
- Babson College Fund
- Business Intelligence, Analytics, & Visualization
- Corporate Finance: Raising Capital
- Data Science and Business Analytics
- Economic and Financial Forecasting
- Equities
- Finance for New Ventures
- Financial Decision Tools and Modeling
- Financial Macroeconomic Data Analysis
- Financial Reporting & Statement Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis for Managers
- Financial Trading Strategies
- Financing and Valuing Sustainability
- Independent Research in Finance
- Investment Banking and Financial Advisory
- Managing Portfolios
- Measuring and Managing Strategic Results
- Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Risk Management
- Strategy and Tactics of Pricing
Choose electives across finance and other disciplines, exploring topics that align with your professional aspirations. Babson’s MSF program allows you to shape your education to target niche areas in finance or broaden your expertise, giving you the skills needed to excel in various roles. This individualized approach means you’ll graduate with not just a degree, but a highly personalized toolkit tailored to your ambitions.
Learning Goals
By the time you complete your Master of Science in Finance degree, you will build skills in three distinct areas.
Technical Skills in Finance
Learn to apply quantitative methods and financial analysis techniques across a variety of contexts, including the statistical analysis of financial and economic data, valuing corporate investment decisions, fixed income and derivative securities, and more.
Complex Financial Problem Solving
As a Babson MSF degree holder, you will confidently learn to extract salient issues from complex problems, identify appropriate analytical techniques, apply judgment, and propose well-reasoned recommendations.
Ethical and Professional Standards
You’ll be prepared to recognize and respond to the ethical issues that arise in the financial profession and financial practice, as well as understand the professional standards in financial fields, and how these may vary.
Begin to Transform Your Career Today
A Peek Inside a Babson MSF Class
More Babson alumni go into finance than any other field. One thing they share in common? The courses and resources for finance students at Babson.
FinTech Week at Babson Boston
More than 1,800 attendees, including Babson students, alumni, and faculty, gathered to explore how increased access to data and technology will affect the future of financial services.
State of the Art Finance Lab
Opened in 2019, the finance lab at the Cutler Center for Investments and Finance hosts workshops, is integrated into coursework, and is a hub for finance students.
Learning the Art of a Stock Pitch
Pitching a stock to legendary investor Peter Lynch is all part of a day's work for students in the Babson College Fund course, in which students invest a portion of the College's endowment.
Gain Hands-on Expertise
Enrich your Master of Finance classroom experience with hands-on learning opportunities through the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance. With a wide selection of programs and resources, including the state-of-the-art finance lab, as well as thought leadership events and mentorship opportunities, you’ll gain the marketable skills and experiences that employers are searching for.
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Get to Know Your Master of Finance Professors
Professors at Babson are CFAs, founders of investment firms, advisors to the SEC, and more, but most importantly, they are educators. Assistant Professor of Finance Luke Stein earned the prestigious 2022, Thomas Kennedy Award for Teaching Excellence, which is awarded to one graduate professor each year.
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