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This flexible, affordable master’s in finance equips you with what you need to excel in the financial industry. Dive into essential finance courses that blend theory with real-world practice, all designed to be completed within one year. Gain a valuable, industry-aligned education that prepares you for a professional or management role. Offered in the heart of the global financial markets in our downtown Manhattan location, the program offers opportunities to interact with professionals and experts from Wall Street. This same program is also offered in a 100% asynchronous online format.
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Graduates are well-positioned to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the financial sector. The program’s emphasis on practical skills, data analytics, and emerging financial technologies equips students for roles such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment consultant, risk manager, and fintech specialist. The curriculum’s integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing and sustainable finance prepares students for careers in socially responsible investment and regulatory compliance.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
The Master of Science in Finance program aims to prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving finance industry, where success increasingly depends on advances in financial technology. The demand for highly skilled finance professionals has grown significantly over the past five years and is expected to continue rising. This trend is driven by the growing need among businesses, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to manage risk effectively, analyze complex financial problems, and make data-informed investment and financial decisions.
Admission to this program is designed to be inclusive while maintaining high academic standards. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in quantitative subjects such as mathematics and statistics. While professional experience in finance or related fields is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.
501 Whitehead Hall E: seungho.baek@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5000, ext. 2093
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222 West Quad Center 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 E: grads@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.4536
Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Schedule an appointment with a graduate admissions counselor.
To accommodate diverse schedules and learning preferences, the Finance, M.S. is also offered online. Identical in coursework to the in-person program, the 100% online program includes self-paced, asynchronous learning options, interactive modules designed to foster engagement and collaboration, and access to digital resources and support to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
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This specialization provides students with advanced analytical, quantitative, and computational skills essential for modern finance.
Students learn to model financial markets, value securities and derivatives, and measure and manage various forms of risk, including market, credit, and operational risk.
The curriculum emphasizes programming, data analytics, and financial modeling using tools such as Python and R.
Students also gain expertise in portfolio optimization, regulatory frameworks, and ethical decision-making.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers as quantitative analysts, risk managers, portfolio strategists, and financial engineers in investment firms, banks, fintech companies, and regulatory institutions.
This specialization prepares students to analyze, value, and manage financial assets in dynamic global markets.
Students learn fundamental and advanced valuation techniques (i.e., Value Investing) for equities, fixed income securities, and alternative investments.
The curriculum emphasizes portfolio construction, performance evaluation, and strategic asset allocation under varying market conditions.
Through data-driven analysis and case studies, students develop strong quantitative, qualitative, and decision-making skills.
The program also covers ethical and regulatory aspects of investment management.
Graduates are equipped for careers as investment analysts, portfolio managers, financial advisors, and research analysts in asset management and investment institutions.
To declare a specialization, students must complete the required courses and associated capstone projects to earn the concentration, allowing them to align their studies with their career goals.
In the final semester, students complete a capstone project that synthesizes their academic learning. Projects may involve risk assessment, investment analysis, or applied research, often conducted in collaboration with industry partners. This experience enables students to demonstrate mastery of program outcomes in a practical setting.
Capstone projects, integrated into upper-level courses, provide applied research experiences that strengthen students’ quantitative and analytical skills for solving real-world financial challenges.
FINC 7242X and FINC 7251X incorporate capstone projects supervised by full-time finance faculty. Each course includes an applied project or research component requiring students to integrate quantitative and analytical techniques to address real-world financial problems. Both courses culminate in a formal presentation and a thesis-style report that simulate professional financial analysis and policy evaluation.
For the specialization in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management, students are required to take FINC 7251X and complete the capstone project in that course.
For the specialization in Investment Management and Asset Valuation, students must take FINC 7242X and complete the capstone project in that course.
Our faculty members in the Finance Department offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Through professional networking opportunities and event, the Magner Career Center gives students in the Finance, M.S. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers. The program’s location in Brooklyn, a diverse and dynamic borough of New York City, provides proximity to major financial institutions and a vibrant job market. Overall, this program fosters professional growth and economic mobility, enabling graduates to thrive in competitive finance careers.
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