How Does the MIT Sloan Master of Finance Program Prepare You for a Career in Finance?
The early-career Master of Finance (MFin) program at the MIT Sloan School of Management is a rigorous, STEM-designated program for individuals seeking to excel in the world of finance. The program connects advanced financial knowledge with practical application, preparing students to approach complex challenges with analytical rigor. Graduates are equipped to navigate evolving financial markets and pursue opportunities across a wide range of industries and sectors.
How Is the MIT Sloan MFin Curriculum Structured?
The program features an 18-month curriculum, with the option to accelerate in 12 months, and provides a deep understanding of financial markets and systems. Coursework draws on advanced financial theories, quantitative models, analytical methods, and industry practices. Students learn from world-renowned faculty, customize the curriculum to their goals, and apply their knowledge to real financial challenges through Action Learning.
A Foundation to Serve You a Lifetime
Learn what sets the MFin program apart, from real-world learning opportunities to the lasting connections you’ll form throughout your time here.
How Can Master of Finance Students Customize Their Curriculum?
MFin students can deepen their expertise through optional concentrations in Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering, Climate and Social Impact Finance, and FinTech. Students may pursue more than one concentration, allowing them to tailor their academic experience to their interests and career goals.
What Does STEM Designation Mean for MIT Sloan MFin Students?
The MIT Sloan Master of Finance (MFin) is a STEM-designated program. Eligible MIT-sponsored F-1 graduates may apply to extend their standard 12-month Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) by up to 24 additional months if they meet the following requirements:
- The F-1 student is actively participating in a period of 12-Month Post-Completion OPT after graduation.
- The F-1 student and their employer meet the eligibility requirements to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT Extension.
Learn from Faculty Who Make Ideas Matter
MIT Sloan faculty bring deep expertise and consequential ideas into the classroom, while remaining approachable and collaborative. They value the perspectives students bring, encourage questions, and work alongside students as they explore meaningful problems.
Faculty Spotlight
Deborah J. Lucas
Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance
Deborah Lucas is the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Director of the MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy. Lucas’s recent research lies at the intersection of finance and policy, with a focus on…
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Gary Gensler
Professor of the Practice, Global Economics and Management|Professor of the Practice, Finance
Gary Gensler is Professor of the Practice of Global Economics and Management as well as of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He conducts research and teaches on artificial intelligence, finance, financial technology, and public policy…
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Gita R. Rao
Senior Lecturer, Finance
Gita Rao is a Senior Lecturer in Finance, and Associate Faculty Director of the Master of Finance program at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She joined the MIT Sloan finance faculty with over two decades of experience in global investing, asset…
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Hui Chen
Nomura Professor of Finance
Hui Chen is the Nomura Professor of Finance and a Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research focuses on asset pricing and its connections with corporate finance. Chen is particularly interested in the interactions…
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Leonid Kogan
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Professor of Management
Leonid Kogan is the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Professor of Management and a Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is also the faculty leader for the MFin degree program. Prior to MIT Sloan, Kogan taught at the Wharton…
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Simon Johnson
Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) Professor of Entrepreneurship
SIMON JOHNSON is the Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he is head of the Global Economics and Management group. At MIT, he is also co-director of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone…
Learn More"During my time in the MFin program, I have learned to leverage the techniques of mathematics and engineering to thrive in a challenging environment."
How Does Action Learning Shape the MIT Sloan MFin Experience?
MIT Sloan's Action Learning combines academic rigor with real-world finance challenges. Working in small teams with faculty guidance, MFin students collaborate with industry partners, apply classroom knowledge, and develop analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Action Learning opportunities cover capital markets, investment management, corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity.
Proseminar in Capital Markets/Investment ManagementProseminar in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, and Private Equity