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world of modern finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MBA\/M.S. in Finance dual degree combines integrates financial training with a rigorous foundation in global business leadership. You\u2019ll build the same level of professional competency as you would by earning both degrees separately\u2014but in less time and with greater synergy between disciplines. As you develop your fluency in financial strategy, risk management, and decision-making, you\u2019ll also gain core competencies in marketing, analytics, operations, and ethical leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With options to enroll full- or part-time, and accelerated courses offered during breaks and summers, the program is designed for working professionals and career advancers alike. Most full-time students complete both degrees in 2.5 to 3 years. Dual-degree students also complete the <strong>MBA Finance concentration<\/strong>, with the option to add a second concentration by taking two additional courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-a-fintech-concentration\">Choose a Fintech concentration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to focus on the future of finance? You can pursue a <strong>Fintech concentration<\/strong> within your M.S. in Finance coursework\u2014gaining hands-on experience in financial econometrics, big data analytics, database management, and predictive modeling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c53c594d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--warm-gray);border-left-width:0.17rem;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:33.33%\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Inquire<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"form_9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1\">Loading...<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/register\/?id=9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1&output=embed&div=form_9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1\">\/**\/<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-international-students\">International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees are in tremendous demand across most major industries in the United States. If you graduate with a STEM-designated degree, such as the Master of Business Administration\/Master of Science in Finance, you may be eligible to remain in this country for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/financed.jpg\" alt=\"Two executive discussing company growth project success financial statistics, Partner meeting professional investor working start up project for both company with document, laptop and digital tablet.\" class=\"wp-image-2705\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why an MBA\/Master\u2019s in Finance at Clark University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the cross-sector skill set you need to help organizations tap into emerging markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioner faculty who share with you their deep leadership experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue your master\u2019s degree on your terms with options for part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and accelerated study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull related-links triple-bottom-margin has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full lifted\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Graduate-Program-MBA-MSF-Steve-Ng-575x313-1.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Ng\" class=\"wp-image-2706\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-world financial impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Ng leads a hands-on investment course in which students manage a real portfolio on Clark\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em><em>I am always impressed by our students\u2019 dedication and commitment. As a result of their hard work, in 2016 our fund placed second in an international competition for student-managed funds.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>\u2014Steve Ng<\/strong><br><em><em>Professor of Practice and Financial Analyst<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What finance skills will I learn?<\/summary>\n<p>Skills you will learn include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An understanding of the cultural, economic, environmental, and political factors shaping management today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight into how to solve real-world problems in a global context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competencies to help your company tap into emerging markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The common numerical methods used in financial engineering, such as Monte Carlo simulation and finite difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges and make socially responsible business decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental understanding of industry-standard technologies such as Bloomberg Professional, MATLAB and Bloomberg\u2019s Launchpad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to value stocks using the free cash flow (FCF) model and price bonds using lattice-based term structure models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to evaluate projects and business ventures using models like economic value added (EVA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does the MBA\/M.S. in Finance program take to complete?<\/summary>\n<p>Full-time students typically complete the dual degree in 2.5 to 3 years. 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