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M.S. in Finance

Study at one of the nation’s top Master of Science in Finance programs—nationally ranked by TFE Times—in Chicago, home to the world’s largest markets in financial derivatives.

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Get Ready to Learn at the Speed of Business

As the only business school in a tech university in Chicago, the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Tech is uniquely positioned to make you career-ready in the digital age.

Stuart’s Master of Science in Finance program prepares its graduates to step into finance jobs at leading companies in areas such as quantitative financial analysis, risk management, derivative sales and trading, portfolio management, and corporate finance.

  • Our students learn the latest industry-relevant ideas and technologies from faculty who are both practitioners and academics, bringing their career knowledge of the marketplace to the classroom.
  • Chicago is a global financial center, offering abundant opportunities for internships and networking with finance professionals, including our large group of alumni in the city and region.
  • Illinois Tech’s unique Elevate program guarantees you opportunities for hands-on experiences, such as in-person or virtual internships, plus mentoring and individualized academic and career planning.
  • You can choose among 11 concentrations—ranging from corporate finance to high-frequency trading to risk management—to build valuable expertise in finance specializations.

Fall 2022 admission is open, with no GRE or GMAT required. Fill out the form on this page for information about scholarships and to connect with Stuart faculty and staff.

The Chicago Talent Pipeline Scholarship awards up to $14,000 to domestic students pursuing the M.S. in Finance degree. Fill out the form on this page to learn more.

As an international business and tech hub, Chicago is a magnet for companies that are tapping into the city’s expanding pool of talent, investment opportunities, and entrepreneurial energy. Stuart alumni in finance have landed positions at companies such as:

  • Chicago Board Options Exchange
  • CME Group
  • Eurex
  • Federal Reserve Bank
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Morningstar
  • Northern Trust Corporation
  • Nuveen Investments

“My academic experience at Stuart was extremely rewarding. The variety of courses helped establish a foundation that prepared me for a career in the financial industry.”

—Charles Wolfe (M.S. FIN ‘19), Broker at TP ICAP

Stuart Stands Out

#24

Rank in the U.S. of the M.S. in Finance Program

—TFE Times (2022)

$14K

Apply Now for $14,000 Chicago Talent Pipeline Scholarship

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One of Only 5% of Business Schools Globally Accredited by AACSB

—Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International