Become a Financial Leader for the Future
The Boston College Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program prepares students to navigate and manage unpredictable economic landscapes by focusing on fundamental economic principles that underlie financial markets.
The MSF meets the diverse needs of finance professionals at different career stages, including recent graduates. You’ll gain valuable experience through case studies, internships, field study, and real-world consulting projects. Classes are small, fostering a strong sense of community and collegiality, and students have remarkable access to some of the finest teachers and researchers in the world.
STEM-Designated the Quantitative Finance track qualifies as a STEM program 12 months to complete the Full-Time MSF program
20 months to complete the Part-Time MSF program
Full-Time Option
Traditional Track or STEM-Designated Track
Part-Time Option
Master of Science in Finance
Full-Time MSF
Students in the full-time program can complete the BC MSF in one full year of study. They progress through the program as a cohort, fostering exceptional camaraderie and creating a lifelong, supportive network.
Full-Time MSF: Quantitative Finance Track
The quantitative finance track is a STEM-designated track that allows students to complete the MSF in one full year of study. This designation allows international MSF graduates on an F-1 visa to potentially qualify for an additional 24 months of training in their field of study (called Optional Practical Training, or OPT) beyond the standard 12 months.
Part-Time MSF
The part-time option is designed for professionals who want to continue working while pursuing advanced study. Students typically complete the program in 20 months, taking the same courses as their full-time counterparts and benefiting from access to Boston College’s world-class faculty.
Careers & Alumni Network
Career Development
BC MSF graduates typically go on to jobs in corporate finance, asset management, and investment banking. Our Graduate Career Development team provides career guidance and support through workshops, on-campus company information sessions, industry lunches, and roundtables.
The Boston College Network
Boston College enjoys an exceptionally loyal and active alumni network, which offers its students and graduates numerous opportunities to make connections and accelerate their careers.
Representative List of Hiring Employers 2022–2024
Andersen
Ballentine Partners
Bank of China
BDO
BNP Paribas
Cambridge Associates
Capital One
CBRE
Cerity Partners
China Merchants
Bank
CITIC Securities
City National Bank
Crane Co.
CTBC Bank
Data Axle
Deloitte
DWS Group
Empire Consultants
Evercore
EY
First Citizens Bank
FTI Consulting
Goldman Sachs
Group 22
H&R Block
HarbourVest
Hilltop Holdings
JPMorganChase
KPMG
L.E.K. Consulting
Lincoln Financial Group
McKinsey & Company
Merchants Capital
Morgan Stanley
Piper Sandler
Putnam Investments
PwC
RapidRatings
Rockland Trust Bank
RSM
SLC Management
Staples
State Street
Stone Point Capital
TD
Thermo Fisher
W.G. Nielsen & Co.
→ Learn more at bc.edu/msf-careers
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5,700 + Community Service Hours, 2024–2025
10 Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations
BC Experience & Boston
Our community of professors, staff, and students supports each other to thrive personally and academically. Students can choose to participate in any of the 10 graduate student organizations to enrich their experience. From the Graduate Management Association to Invest ’n Kids, an on-campus tutoring and mentoring program, there’s something for everyone.
BC’s beautiful Chestnut Hill Campus is just a short drive or “T” ride to downtown Boston, a global hub for healthcare, finance, insurance, and higher education that’s also home to championship sports teams and vibrant cultural offerings.
20-Hour Service Requirement
The Carroll School is committed to instilling a strong sense of community service in our graduate students, furthering Boston College’s Jesuit tradition of service to others. Students serve as mentors or tutors in underserved communities or provide pro bono professional services to local nonprofit organizations.
→ Learn more about graduate student life at bc.edu/csomgrad-student-life
75 % of MSF students enrolling in Fall 2025 received merit-based Dean's Scholarships
Admission & Financial Aid
As you go through the admission process for the BC MSF, our team is here to support you—through one-on-one chats, student panel webinars, and admission tips and advice.
Application Requirements:
R Transcripts of all academic work
R Personal essay
R A letter of recommendation
R GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years. Qualified candidates can request consideration for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
R Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
R All candidates must be graduates of accredited colleges or universities.
Financial Assistance
The Graduate Admission Office awards a range of merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships to both domestic and international students. University Student Services also facilitates the federal financial aid process for qualified students.
→ For more information visit bc.edu/csomgrad-admission
GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy & Form
Get to Know the Full-Time
MSF Class of 2026
MSF students come to BC from different professional backgrounds, bringing with them unique life experiences and diverse interests and motivations. In small classes, our MSF students form the core of a lifelong network and collaborate to achieve more, together.
Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Serbia, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam
From the start, I connected with BC alumni to understand what their jobs looked like on a day-to-day basis, which helped me determine if I could see myself pursuing a career in a particular field. This experience helped set me apart in the interview process.
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