Masters in Finance
Masters in Finance – Develop Your Corporate Finance Career
The Masters in Finance program focuses on the quantitative techniques used in financial analysis, including those required by the CFA exam.
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Finance Focused Applied Learning
The Saint Mary's MS in Finance curriculum develops the analytical and the quantitative skills needed to survive and succeed in the finance industry.
Boost your Credibility and Earning Potential
The Saint Mary's Masters in Finance is a 15- month, hybrid program that allows you continue working full-time while you pursue your degree. MS in Finance graduates realize an average 25% increase in salary after graduation.
STEM-Designated Degree Program
Saint Mary’s offers a STEM designation for the Masters in Finance degree that allows international students to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) during the program and 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. Set yourself up to build a successful career in the ever-growing STEM field by enrolling today.
MS in Finance Career Paths
Associate Analyst
Vice President, Goldman Sachs
Client Service Representative
Financial Analyst, Ygrene Energy Fund
Account Manager
Risk Assurance Associate, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Senior Finance Manager
Principal Portfolio Manager, Genentech
Financial Advisor
Private Client Advisor, JP Morgan
Finacial Analyst Intern
Treasury Analyst, City of Sacramento
MS in Finance Industry Segments
Financial Services
36%
Homeland Security
5%
Insurance
3%
Energy
5%
Government & Public Administration
3%
Information & Technology Services
6%
Real Estate
5%
Biotech
9%
Education
3%
Consumer Goods
3%
Other
21%
Career Development
SEBA Graduate Career Services (SGCS) is focused exclusively on Graduate Business Students and Alumni and is dedicated to providing individualized, innovative services designed to help you achieve your career goals.
Career Services
Professional Development
Alumni Network
MSF Career Outcomes
Recent Employers of MSF Graduates
SEBA Graduate Career Services offers state-of-the-art employer, industry, and salary resource information along with exclusive Business Graduate job openings available through SMCMBA.com. We are here to support you in your continued professional development. Valuable services include:
- Resume updating
- Post-employment counseling
- Workplace harmony consulting
- Succession planning
- Networking events
- Job-finding strategy
- Learning to love your work and thrive
This is an opportunity to build your leadership skills and strengthen organizational effectiveness, focusing on the following areas:
- Time Management
- Stress Elimination
- Negotiation Skills
- Networking Within
- Self-Promotion
- Creating Your Personal Career Map
- C-Suite Speaker Series
Saint Mary's College has one of the most active and responsive alumni networks in the world — with 50,000 active alumni engaged in dozens of alumni clubs and affinity groups. The School of Economics and Business Administration has over 7,000 alumni that act as mentors, executive speakers, coaches, and connections.
| Graduation Rate |
Employment Rate |
Average Salary at Beginning |
Average Salary at Graduation |
Salary Difference |
Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | 79% | $58,166 | $70,222 | $12,056 | 25% |
* 3-year post-graduation outcomes 2015-2017
- Genentech
- BlackRock
- Goldman Sachs
- Lawrence Livermore Labs
- Morgan Stanley
- PopSugar
- PriceWaterhouseCooper
- Union Bank
- City & Council of San Francisco
- PG&E
- Bank of the West
- Morgan Stanley
- First Republic Bank
- AAA
There are many ways to immerse yourself in the Saint Mary’s community and meet people, from choosing among the more than 50 student organizations to doing community service or studying abroad.
- With 16 NCAA Division 1 teams including basketball, soccer, cross-country, softball, and baseball fielded from 2,800 undergraduate students, athletics truly unifies our student body.
- You might join one of our 40+ student organizations, suit-up for one of our intramural leagues or sit-in on the Global Economic Forum. You won’t run out of options here.
- Attend the Executive Speaker Series, ChangeMakers, Speed Mentoring, Career Advantage workshops, and Alumni events and mix with alumni, professors, and recruiters.
Meet the Students
Leah Waititu
"Having a diverse cohort has been beneficial because we ask different types of questions. The person who has a different professional background brings a different perspective and nuance into the classroom. There are times when I’ll hear something from one of my classmates and think ‘I never would have thought about it like that."
Brad Larson
"The days of exclusively doing business with someone locally are pretty much over. With technology moving as fast as it does, you have to Think Globally just to keep up. Because the world has gotten so much smaller, ethics has become even more important."
Akuwa Kalu
"The way Saint Mary's structures its program was the reason I enrolled. It gives room for you to do so much. It's a progressive pattern of courses that builds on the step before. Plus, the timing of the classes allows students to work full time while also going to school."
Charles Drummond-Hay
“The Saint Mary’s MS Finance program offered a no-nonsense approach to giving me the knowledge I need to succeed. Plus it’s strategically located near San Francisco—you’re in the largest financial center on the West Coast.”
What You'll Learn
Students join our program with a variety of backgrounds and experiences and broaden their problem-solving skills in concepts including dilutive securities, earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, income tax accounting, pensions, and leases.
Through required professional development and career management training workshops, you will accrue invaluable knowledge on how to manage your job search and career trajectories.
Students also have the opportunity to gain mentoring advice and networking opportunities through the MS Finace Advisory Board.
Have Questions? Schedule a one-on-one with a program specialist.
Admissions
MS in Finace Program students are a diverse group of highly motivated people, representing a wide range of educational backgrounds and levels of experience.
Academic preparation:
- Applicants for admission to the MS in Finance program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- Applicants are required to take the GMAT or GRE if their overall GPA is below a 3.0.
Priority scholarship consideration will be given to candidates admitted in Rounds 1, 2, and 3. If you are applying beyond the Round 3 deadline, you may still apply for our scholarships directly on our Scholarships Webpage.
Application Deadlines
| One | Two | Three | Four |
| December 1 | February 1 | May 6 | June 17 |
Join the #26 Ranked MS Program Nationwide
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for the 2020-2021 MSF program is $46,920.
We offer the following to help support your tuition and fees:
Scholarships:
Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.
Payment Plans:
Plans for paying any outstanding debts. Within a payment plan, the borrower agrees to pay back a certain amount of money each month to repay the debt.
Financial Aid:
Financial assistance intended to aid students in reaching their educational goals. This assistance may come in a variety of forms such as grants, scholarships, work-study and loan programs.
Veterans' Benefits:
Saint Mary's College is approved for the continued education of Veterans and their eligible family members under the Department of Veteran Affairs. All Graduate Business Programs (MBA and MS) are recognized as full-time, and we are also proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Admissions Advisor 
Joshua Rosenthal
Associate Director of Admissions
925-631-4503
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