No. In fact, some of our best students come from backgrounds such as engineering, math, statistics, physics and computer science.

The M.S. in Finance is aimed at accomplished professionals choosing to return to business school at the master’s level, but who wish to follow a more focused program devoted to learning and excelling in finance. While the Broad M.S. program offers a wider spectrum of finance courses in comparison to most other institutions with such programs, Broad’s M.S. in Finance degree is not appropriate for students seeking to gain general management education.

All students admitted to the program have some type of work experience. While the admissions committee places a strong emphasis on admitting students with at least two years of professional work experience following their undergraduate degree, applicants with less work experience and strong academic credentials are also encouraged to apply. High-quality summer internships and part-time work experience might be enough to compensate for less than two years of full-time work experience if other credentials are sufficiently strong.

Tuition for the M.S. in Finance is approximately $45,000 (in-state) and $49,500 (out-of-state and international) for the 30-credit program, billed in three equal installments at the start of each semester.This is one of the lowest costs among top 50 business school MSF programs. Some merit-based scholarships and assistantships may be available — all applicants are considered at admission. International students should also explore private educational loans (Indian students can access HDFC Credila, Avanse, Prodigy Finance, MPOWER) and employer sponsorship.

Graduates move into roles as Financial Analysts, Investment Banking Analysts, Corporate Finance Associates, Risk Managers, Asset Management Associates, and Valuation Analysts at firms like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Ford, and General Motors. National salary benchmarks Broad cites are $70K–$100K+ for entry-level finance roles, with investment banking analysts earning $100,000–$150,000+ including bonuses. As an official CFA Program Partner, Broad's MSF curriculum covers 70%+ of the CFA Body of Knowledge, positioning graduates to complete CFA Level I or II during or immediately after the program — a significant credentialing advantage in finance recruiting.