Customized for high achievers
This top-tier, early-career STEM-designated Master of Finance program is individualized and prepares students with a deep understanding of how markets work. This rigorous curriculum is engineered around the most advanced financial and quantitative theories and practices.
Achieve your goals.
Tailor your curriculum. Choose from courses at MIT Sloan and MIT and learn with students and faculty from across the Institute.
MFin Curriculum
The Master of Finance (MFin) program provides strong experience with the fundamentals, plus the flexibility to customize.
Optional Concentrations
Choose from financial engineering, capital markets, corporate finance, or impact finance to focus your degree.
What does it mean to be STEM designated?
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What aspects of the MFin curriculum make STEM classification possible? Our STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program classification means that MFin complies with the definitions set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). MFin’s curriculum focuses on the rigorous application of mathematics and statistics to the discipline of finance, including the development, critique, and application of financial models and instruction on a comprehensive range of methodologies, processes, and applications, which amounts to an extra two years of working in the United States.
What is the significance of STEM Classification for international students? Classification as a STEM program as defined by the DHS allows international students to extend their training in the United States by working in their field of study.
What are the terms of the extended training? International Master of Finance graduates on F-1 visas will have the option to remain in the United States for an additional 24 months via the optional practical training STEM extension. Instead of 12 months of optional practical training, they have a total of 36 months under STEM, which amounts to an extra two years of working in the United States.
World-renowned faculty, refreshingly accessible
Learn from faculty who drive finance innovation in a collaborative way. This caliber of professor comes to MIT to challenge you and champion your next big idea. Because your success is their success.
Faculty Spotlight
Deborah J. Lucas
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance
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Robert C. Merton
Economics, Finance and Accounting
School of Management Distinguished Professor of Finance
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Gita R. Rao
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Senior Lecturer, Finance; Assoc. Faculty Director, MFin Program
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David Thesmar
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics
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Rodrigo Verdi
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Nanyang Technological University Professor of Accounting
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Hui Chen
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Nomura Professor of Finance
Learn MoreAction Learning: Think. Act. Reflect. (Repeat.)
MIT Sloan's Action Learning blends academic rigor with actual business challenges. In small teams of 3-6 students, work directly with corporate partners with the careful guidance of your professor. Gain hands-on experience and build valuable relationships. This dynamic learning environment builds your portfolio of outcome-oriented case studies and develops critical, high-demand professional skills. This exceptional educational experience gives you a competitive advantage in the job market.
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"During my time in the MFin program, I have learned to leverage the techniques of mathematics and engineering to thrive in a challenging environment."
By the numbers (2022)
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100%
Received full-time offers within 6 months of graduation
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62.8%
Offers sourced from summer internships
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40%
Offers facilitated by MIT Sloan
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Whatever your career goals, your time here will be a life-changing experience. And we can't wait to see and support this transformation. Our experienced career advisors help you design a plan and find your path, developing critical skills along the way.