Finance
Forge your future in finance.
Finance is a rewarding, fast-moving field, and the competition is fierce. The analytically rigorous, STEM-designated MS in Finance program from Simon Business School can help you gain a competitive edge. Whether you’re pursuing a career in corporate finance, financial services, or risk management, Simon will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Designed to maximize return on your investment.
Simon programs focus on delivering the latest essential skills needed to advance your career—at a cost competitive to other top 50 business schools. These programs offer optimal accessibility, flexibility, and return on investment for students. Plus, more than 90% of MS students receive scholarship support.
Unlock New Career Paths with Simon’s Specialized MS in Finance Concentrations
Simon’s top-tier MS in Finance program offers three optional specialized concentrations, enabling students to tailor their education to their professional interests. Each concentration equips students with specialized skills to meet today’s diverse and evolving finance industry needs. No coding experience required.
Why Simon?
An MS in Finance degree from Simon Business School will give you more than a credential—it will help you see sharper and get to the heart of any problem.
- Thought Leadership
Not one, but three preeminent finance journals were started and/or edited at Simon: the Journal of Finance Economics, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, and the Journal of Monetary Economics.
- Acclaimed Curriculum
Driven by our acclaimed curriculum, Simon’s MS in Finance program gives you the skills and credentials to succeed in an industry that historically attracts the best of the best.
- STEM Designation
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills are becoming increasingly important in today’s data-driven business environment. A STEM-designated MS in Finance degree from Simon signals program quality and analytical rigor to employers and also allows international students up to 36 months of optional practical training (OPT) in a STEM-eligible role.
- Real-World Experience
Choose between two study tracks: graduate after two semesters on our non-internship track, or choose the expanded internship option to gain real-world experience that can help you excel. We also provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to help you gain new perspectives.
Our Finance students take particular interest in opportunities like the Meliora Fund, which provides a forum for students to gain insight into investment selection and portfolio management. There’s also the Simon Venture Fund, which creates a unique experiential learning opportunity for students with respect to venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurship.
- Integrated Student Experience
The Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center and the Andrew Ainslie Office of Student Engagement (OSE) are important professional resources for Finance students. We strive to connect you to the right career opportunities with leading employers who value the Simon approach to graduate marketing education. You’ll discover a variety of co-curricular activities designed to enrich your time as a student, including our diverse selection of student clubs. From social to academic pursuits, there’s something for everyone.
I chose Simon because I wanted to develop an analytical mindset. The diverse student population that the school promoted was also a major draw for me.
Simon has a really tight linkage between students and alumni. Even before I enrolled, I got the chance to communicate with several excellent alumni who gave me insightful and practical advice for my career goals.
Deadline Extended:
June 15
We are still accepting applications for 2025 entry! We encourage you to apply as soon as possible* to allow yourself time to plan your transition to full-time study. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy.
*Due to recent challenges in the student visa process, we understand this may be an uncertain time for international applicants. If you already hold an F-1 visa, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to meet all onboarding and enrollment deadlines.
If you do not currently hold a student visa, please get in touch with us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu so we can discuss your situation and provide guidance tailored to your specific circumstances. We are here to support you!
- $90 application fee is waived
- Guaranteed minimum $15,000 scholarship if admitted
- Decision within one week of application submission (dependent on the submission of a complete application)
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Curious about life at Simon? Chat with a current MS student!
Our Admissions ambassadors are eager to connect with you to share their experience at Simon, including favorite classes, club involvement, living in Rochester, and more! Schedule a chat at your earliest convenience—we look forward to connecting with you!
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Supported by a proven curriculum and complemented by the School’s publication of three preeminent journals, you’ll do more with numbers than just crunch them in Simon’s MS in Finance program.Learn from the best: leading scholars teach our quantitatively rigorous program, and our Khani-de Silva Investment Lab lets you monitor and analyze real-time financial market data. In addition to Financial Times ranking Simon’s MS in Finance program in the top 10 in the US for more than five years, Simon faculty continue to make their mark as founders and editors of some of the world’s most highly-acclaimed business publications, including the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Monetary Economics. To complement your classwork, the Benet Career Management Center offers co-curricular programming to support your career search. |
Employment Overview:
MS in Finance
Explore career paths for MS in Finance graduates and download the Career Highlights report to learn more about what our graduates are doing.
$85,954
Mean base salary plus signing bonus for graduates employed in North America (average, 2021–2023)
Sample Hiring Companies:
Bank of China
Bytedance Inc.
Citigroup Inc.
Deloitte
Deutsche Bank AG
Ernst & Young LLP
Goldman Sachs
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Wayfair LLC
Wells Fargo
Applying to Simon’s MS in Finance Program
Our Admissions staff takes the time to get to know each MSF applicant. We encourage you to reach out to us early to help you strengthen your application and identify scholarship opportunities. In addition to the deadlines below, we also accept applications on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply in any of the rounds, the sooner you’ll hear back from us.
Learn About Admissions
Fall 2025 Deadlines
*by 11:59 p.m. ET
| Round | Application Window | Deadline* | Decision By* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 1–October 15 | October 15 | December 15 |
| Round 2 | October 16–January 5 | January 5 | March 31 |
| Round 3 | January 6–February 15 | February 15 | April 20 |
| Round 4 | February 16–March 31 | March 31 | May 15 |
| Round 5 | April 1–May 1 | May 1 | June 15 |
We are still accepting applications for 2025 entry! We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to allow yourself time to plan your transition to full-time study. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy.
International students without a current student visa should be aware of time sensitivities in the visa process and are encouraged to apply promptly. If you have questions, contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu.
Simon MS 4+1 Program
If you’re a current University of Rochester undergraduate student interested in business school, consider our Simon MS 4+1 Program—stay one more year at U of R to earn your master’s degree! In addition to the other benefits offered to U of R undergrads who apply to Simon, advantages of the 4+1 include:
Flexibility that fits your goals.
If you’re admitted as a junior, you can start taking graduate- level courses in your senior year—allowing you to earn credit toward your graduate degree as an undergraduate. Prefer to wait? You can choose to begin your graduate courses once you start your MS program.
More time for your job search.
By taking graduate courses as a senior, you can lighten your MS course load—giving you more time to focus on landing your full-time job after graduation.
Option to complete an internship.
Our program start date provides you with time to intern before your program, positioning you well for your post-MS job search.
Join our mailing list to signal interest in the 4+1 program, receive specialized information about the MS program of your choice, activate your application fee waiver, learn about upcoming virtual events, and more!
Questions? Reach out to admissions@simon.rochester.edu to connect with a member of the Admissions Team.