M.S. in Finance

Sy Syms School of Business in New York City

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M.S. in Finance

10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (15 Months)

Launch your finance career with the Master of Science in Finance from the Sy Syms School of Business, nestled in New York City, the capital of the finance world. This career-centered degree is designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced financial world.

Build expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial reporting, while sharpening your skills in portfolio theory, mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, and financial modeling. Gain real-world insight through seminars with industry leaders and hands-on training with the tools top firms use every day.

Whether you're aiming for banking, asset management, or corporate finance, you'll graduate with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to lead in the global financial arena.

Midtown Manhattan Campus in the World’s Financial Capital
Taught by Wall-Street Pros and Renowned Professors
Practice Trading in the Bloomberg Lab
CFA-Ready Curriculum Aligned with the Exam

Your Competitive Edge at Sy Syms

Midtown Manhattan Location — Steps from Wall Street, NYSE, NASDAQ, with direct access to internships, networking, and jobs
Comprehensive Finance Expertise — Corporate finance, investment, financial reporting, M&A, capital structure, and portfolio theory applied to real-world challenges
Hands-On Bloomberg Lab — Real-time financial data, global market insights, and analytics to sharpen technical skills and gain a competitive edge
Industry Connections — Executives, alumni, and entrepreneurs through seminars, fireside chats, and networking events that open doors to jobs
Expert Faculty — Accomplished scholars and Wall Street professionals who bring real-world insight and connections into class
CFA-Aligned Curriculum — Ethics, quantitative methods, economics, equity, fixed income, and portfolio management, preparing you for the CFA
Small Cohort Advantage — Intimate, collaborative environment with personalized faculty mentorship and strong peer networks

Curriculum

Gain the skills top employers demand through a focused, CFA-aligned curriculum that blends financial theory with real-world application.

Want to know how this program fits your goals? Connect with us to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and take the next step toward advancing your career.

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M.S. in Finance

10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (15 Months)

Whether you're aiming for banking, asset management, or corporate finance, you'll graduate with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to lead in the global financial arena.

Midtown Manhattan Campus in the World’s Financial Capital
Taught by Wall-Street Pros and Renowned Professors
Practice Trading in the Bloomberg Lab
CFA-Ready Curriculum Aligned with the Exam

Your Competitive Edge at Sy Syms

Midtown Manhattan Location — Steps from Wall Street, NYSE, NASDAQ, with direct access to internships, networking, and jobs
Comprehensive Finance Expertise — Corporate finance, investment, financial reporting, M&A, capital structure, and portfolio theory applied to real-world challenges
Hands-On Bloomberg Lab — Real-time financial data, global market insights, and analytics to sharpen technical skills and gain a competitive edge
Industry Connections — Executives, alumni, and entrepreneurs through seminars, fireside chats, and networking events that open doors to jobs
Expert Faculty — Accomplished scholars and Wall Street professionals who bring real-world insight and connections into class
CFA-Aligned Curriculum — Ethics, quantitative methods, economics, equity, fixed income, and portfolio management, preparing you for the CFA
Small Cohort Advantage — Intimate, collaborative environment with personalized faculty mentorship and strong peer networks

Curriculum

Gain the skills top employers demand through a focused, CFA-aligned curriculum that blends financial theory with real-world application.

Want to know how this program fits your goals? Connect with us to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and take the next step toward advancing your career.

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M.S. in Finance

10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (15 Months)

Whether you're aiming for banking, asset management, or corporate finance, you'll graduate with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to lead in the global financial arena.

Midtown Manhattan Campus in the World’s Financial Capital
Taught by Wall-Street Pros and Renowned Professors
Practice Trading in the Bloomberg Lab
CFA-Ready Curriculum Aligned with the Exam

Your Competitive Edge at Sy Syms

Midtown Manhattan Location — Steps from Wall Street, NYSE, NASDAQ, with direct access to internships, networking, and jobs
Comprehensive Finance Expertise — Corporate finance, investment, financial reporting, M&A, capital structure, and portfolio theory applied to real-world challenges
Hands-On Bloomberg Lab — Real-time financial data, global market insights, and analytics to sharpen technical skills and gain a competitive edge
Industry Connections — Executives, alumni, and entrepreneurs through seminars, fireside chats, and networking events that open doors to jobs
Expert Faculty — Accomplished scholars and Wall Street professionals who bring real-world insight and connections into class
CFA-Aligned Curriculum — Ethics, quantitative methods, economics, equity, fixed income, and portfolio management, preparing you for the CFA
Small Cohort Advantage — Intimate, collaborative environment with personalized faculty mentorship and strong peer networks

Curriculum

Gain the skills top employers demand through a focused, CFA-aligned curriculum that blends financial theory with real-world application.

Want to know how this program fits your goals? Connect with us to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and take the next step toward advancing your career.

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Undergraduate majors in quantitative fields preferred.

Application Information

All applicants must submit the following:

- Completed online application

- US$50 non-refundable application fee

- Supporting documents, including:

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV
Proof of English proficiency (if you are an international student)

Questions? Contact financeadmissions@yu.edu to schedule an appointment with an admissions director. We can discuss any questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can also do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options.

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.

All applicants are automatically considered for the Fellows Scholarship Program. You do not need to submit any additional information.

M.S. in Finance Admissions

financeadmissions@yu.edu

Admissions & Financial Aid

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Undergraduate majors in quantitative fields preferred.

Application Information

All applicants must submit the following:

- Completed online application

- US$50 non-refundable application fee

- Supporting documents, including:

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV
Proof of English proficiency (if you are an international student)

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.

All applicants are automatically considered for the Fellows Scholarship Program. You do not need to submit any additional information.

M.S. in Finance Admissions

financeadmissions@yu.edu

The Value of a Sy Syms Degree

Sy Syms graduates land dream jobs and impactful careers with top organizations.

JOB TITLES & AVERAGE SALARIES:

Corporate Controller: $80,000 - $110,000
Portfolio Manager: $100,000 - $150,000
Risk Management Analyst: $60,000 - $90,000
Wealth Manager: $75,000 - $120,000

Bloomberg Finance Lab

With Bloomberg Terminals and a real-time Wall St. ticker, the Dr. David Drelich Bloomberg Finance Lab offers students the same technology used by the world’s leading business and financial professionals.

Bloomberg Terminals provide real-time and historical data, market moving news and analytics to help business and financial professionals worldwide make better informed investment decisions. The Lab also features trading platforms for every asset class, research and a global network to communicate securely and reliably.