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    Accelerated Master of Science in Finance

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    Waltham, USMSIn-person16 months
    STEM-OPT
    $57,200.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    62%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    44
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University is a 44-credit, 16-month, in-person MS program based in Waltham, US. Tuition is $57,200 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers financial theory, analytics, modeling, investments, corporate finance, fixed income, derivatives, and concentrations in asset management, corporate finance, FinTech, or risk management. Includes required internship, field project, or directed research.

    Focus: coursework
    Ranked among the best master's in finance programs in the world by QS | Ranked #8 in the United States for best master’s of finance programs by TFE Times; Ranked among the best business schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $83,545.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,660.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University is $57,200 across 44 required credits.
    Is Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University online or in-person?
    Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University is offered in-person.
    How long does Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University take to complete?
    Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University is structured around 16 months and 44 credits.
    Is Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University?
    Accelerated Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 62%.