MA

Master's in Finance (MSF)
Hybrid

Harvard Extension School | Finance Master’s Degree Program

  • 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
  • Analyze financial statements and evaluate organizational finance decisions.
  • Apply principles of corporate finance, investments, and business valuation.
  • Assess risk management strategies in local, regional, and global markets.
  • Develop quantitative skills for complex financial problem-solving.
For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The Harvard Extension School Master's Degree Program in Finance is a 12-course graduate program requiring at least four courses on campus, focusing on core finance principles, corporate finance, investments, and financial analysis.
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
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
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)

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

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ 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.

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

Estimated Industry Salary
Financial Manager: $139,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
17%
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.
Program Details
Duration
  • 2 Year
Tuition
$ 38,640
Format
Hybrid
Specializations
Customizable
Stackable Certificates
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