STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master of Science (MS) in Finance
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At a glance
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Level
- STEM DesignatedProgram type
- 30 credits / 10 coursesTotal credits
- Full-time or part-timeAttendance options
- Designed to be completed in 9 monthsProgram duration (full-time)
- Majority hybrid with some online coursesModality
The Stony Brook University College of Business offers a Master of Science (MS) in Finance program designed for finance professionals seeking to advance their skills or for students from other disciplines wanting to specialize in finance. This STEM-designated program requires 30 credits (10 courses) taught by leading faculty. It can be completed in two semesters of full-time study or on a part-time basis. The program includes a capstone experience where students complete an industry-based project. Graduates are prepared for careers in banking, hedge funds, corporate finance, and regulation. The program must be started in the Fall semester.
Curriculum
Admitted students will complete a prescribed 30 credits (10 courses). The curriculum is designed for students entering in Fall 2026.
- All Required Courses
- Corporate FinanceFIN 502
- Portfolio ManagementFIN 525
- DerivativesFIN 530
- Probability and Statistics for FinanceFIN 540
- Bank ManagementFIN 541
- Risk ManagementFIN 549
- Mergers and AcquisitionsFIN 552
- Data Analysis for FinanceFIN 562
- Behavioral & Social FinanceFIN 578
- Financial ModelingFIN 580
Careers
Graduates of the MS in Finance program will be well-suited for careers in banking, hedge funds, corporate finance, and regulation. The program equips students with the analytical and quantitative skills essential for success in today's dynamic financial landscape, enabling them to achieve their career goals and become leaders in the finance profession.
- Banking
- Hedge Funds
- Corporate Finance
- Regulation
- Investment Banking
- Asset Management
Entry requirements
Quantitative ProficiencyDemonstrated strong quantitative proficiency through official documentation of coursework in Statistics (Probability and Statistics) and/or Calculus.
Visit the College of Business Graduate Admissions page for detailed admission criteria.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details on tuition rates and fees for non-residents. Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
Tuition (home)Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details on tuition rates and fees for New York State residents. Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
LivingNot specified.
Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
How to apply
1. Submit an ApplicationBegin your application through the Stony Brook University Graduate Admissions portal.
2. Meet Admissions CriteriaEnsure you meet the specified admissions criteria, including demonstrating strong quantitative proficiency through coursework in Statistics and/or Calculus.
3. Check Application DeadlinesInternational applicants should be aware of the application deadline for Fall admission.