MA

Master's in Finance (MSF)
Hybrid

Harvard Extension School

Harvard Extension School

  • Cambridge
About This Program

Flexible Harvard finance master’s with customizable curriculum and limited on-campus residency.

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What You'll Learn

Corporate finance, accounting, valuation, investments, M&A, risk management, and global markets.

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Typical Curriculum Structure
Harvard Extension School's Finance Master's Degree offers flexibility with 11 of 12 courses available online in synchronous and asynchronous formats. One course studied on campus (2-weekend fall/spring or 3-week summer). Program stands out with customizable path, stackable certificates, and experiential learning via Harvard Innovation Labs with entrepreneurial and paid research opportunities.
Typical Course Topics
1. Financial Accounting 2. Corporate Finance 3. Financial Statement Analysis 4. Investments 5. Business Valuation 6. Risk Management
Program Specializations:
Customizable
Stackable Certificates
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Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required, along with successful completion of three specified graduate-level courses (microeconomics or economics of business, principles or managerial finance, and statistics) with a B or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.0; international students must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

• Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

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Career Opportunities in AI

Core elements of organizational finance decisions; accounting and financial statement analysis; principles of finance; investments; corporate finance; business valuations; economic theory; M&A; international markets; risk management; business analysis; financial accounting; microeconomic theory; quantitative methods; hedge funds; venture capital; sustainable investing; real estate principles

Industry Data: The following salary and job data reflects typical industry trends for AI professionals, not specific to New York University. Individual outcomes vary based on skills, location, and experience.

Estimated Industry Salary
Financial Manager: $139,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
17.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Financial Analyst 2. Corporate Finance Manager 3. Investment Analyst 4. Risk Manager
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include investment banks like Goldman Sachs, consulting firms like McKinsey, corporations such as Google and Amazon, and financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase.
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Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
  • 38,640
Format
Hybrid
Specializations
Customizable
Stackable Certificates
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