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    Master of Finance (MFin)

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    Cambridge, USMFinIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $128,820.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    126
    Cohort
    students
    $150.00
    App fee

    Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a 18-month, in-person MFin program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $128,820 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides a customizable curriculum focused on financial markets, systems, quantitative and analytical skills, cutting-edge financial theories, and practices. It includes action learning experiences like Proseminars and Finance Lab, with optional concentrations in Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering, Climate and Social Impact Finance, and FinTech.

    Focus: coursework
    3 (QS Business Master's Rankings 2025: Finance)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $122,552.00
    Avg starting salary
    $35,000.00
    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 Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $128,820.
    Is Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is structured around 18 months.
    Is Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cohort?
    Master of Finance (MFin) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 126 students per cohort.