Finance, MBA | M.S.
Why an MBA/Master’s in Finance at Clark University
- Join a program that, as part of the prestigious CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, prepares you for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams; with a curriculum closely tied to the practice of investment management, our degree positions you for success in the CFA field.
- Develop the cross-sector skill set you need to help organizations tap into emerging markets.
- Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.
- Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioner faculty who share with you their deep leadership experience.
- Pursue your master’s degree on your terms with options for part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and accelerated study.
Real-world financial impact
Steve Ng leads a hands-on investment course in which students manage a real portfolio on Clark’s behalf.
“I am always impressed by our students’ dedication and commitment. As a result of their hard work, in 2016 our fund placed second in an international competition for student-managed funds.
—Steve Ng
Professor of Practice and Financial Analyst
Frequently asked questions
What finance skills will I learn?
Skills you will learn include:
- An understanding of the cultural, economic, environmental, and political factors shaping management today
- The ability to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges
- Insight into how to solve real-world problems in a global context
- Competencies to help your company tap into emerging markets
- The common numerical methods used in financial engineering, such as Monte Carlo simulation and finite difference
- How to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges and make socially responsible business decisions
- Fundamental understanding of industry-standard technologies such as Bloomberg Professional, MATLAB and Bloomberg’s Launchpad
- The ability to value stocks using the free cash flow (FCF) model and price bonds using lattice-based term structure models
- How to evaluate projects and business ventures using models like economic value added (EVA)
How long does the MBA/M.S. in Finance program take to complete?
Full-time students typically complete the dual degree in 2.5 to 3 years. The program offers flexible options, including part-time enrollment, multiple start terms (January or September), and accelerated courses during breaks or summer sessions.
What is the Fintech concentration, and how does it fit into the dual degree?
Students in the dual-degree program can choose to pursue a Fintech concentration as part of their M.S. in Finance coursework. This concentration includes technical skills such as financial econometrics, data science, database management, and predictive modeling—preparing you to lead in tech-forward areas of the financial sector.
