Master of Finance

Learn to maximize global diversification of financial portfolios, shareholder value, and return on financial assets while managing risk exposure to interest rates, exchange rates, and commodity fluctuations at Penn State Great Valley's STEM-designated Master of Finance program.

With the AACSB-accredited Penn State Great Valley Master of Finance program, you can:

• Pursue your degree at your own pace, completing within two-and-a-half years if attending part-time.
• Complete on a full-time basis within 15-18 months.
• Experience a collaborative and innovative experience rooted in practice—providing you with the skills, experience, and perspective to become a leader.
• Become a part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni across the world.

Program Advantages

• Advance your career or prepare for professional certifications, including the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) or Certified Financial Planning (CFP)
• Our students have opportunities to interact with the CFA Institute, including networking events and the CFA Dinner.
• Partner with leading employers and alumni to foster industry connections, networking, and job opportunities.
• Immerse yourself in small classes taught by world-class faculty and industry experts, and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and classmates who are business professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.
• Take advantage of Career Management Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities for students and graduates.
• Benefit from a STEM designated program, allowing 36 months total of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Flexibility

• Seven-week courses are offered in-person, in an in-person/online hybrid format, or fully online.
• Classes suit your busy lifestyle, while benefiting from a collaborative and engaging face-to-face experience.
• Participate in online course activities throughout the week, including discussion forums, teamwork, and more.
• Ability to simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.

Penn State Great Valley brings the resources and reputation of one of the United States’ top research universities—the Pennsylvania State University—to the tech-savvy suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We offer STEM-designated master’s degrees in software engineering, engineering management, information science, data analytics, and finance.

Penn State Great Valley’s online engineering master’s programs have consistently been ranked #6 and above in U.S. News & World Report rankings. In 2023, they were ranked #3.

Our outstanding faculty members teach valuable practical skills, share cutting-edge knowledge, and work with corporate, government, and educational neighbors to address real-world problems and enhance employee performance.

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our management division is accredited by AACSB International.

Our full-time students benefit from a variety of programming including our Student Engagement Series, community arts and culture events, robust career services, and more. A variety of non-credit professional development programs such as Lean Six Sigma, project management, leadership development, and agile business analysis are also available.