MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE

The world of finance has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, thanks to the rise of technology, data and quantitative analysis. For those pursuing a career in corporate finance, trading, portfolio management or elsewhere, success depends on not only a deep knowledge of finance but also on the ability to think more broadly.

FULL-TIME

The Villanova Master of Science in Finance (MSF) offers a curriculum that combines a solid foundation in finance with exposure to the areas reshaping finance today. Over the span of 11 months, you will take an intensive course load of financial theory and principles, followed by an opportunity to explore a variety of electives in statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, investment management, real estate, machine learning, coding and more.

HANDS-ON

The MSF program ties in the latest technology with VSB’s Gmelich Lab for Financial Markets, along with the experience of VSB’s world-class faculty and noteworthy industry executives. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, you will put theory into practice with every class, giving you the confidence to think and respond on a professional level.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Designed for recent graduates and those with a few years of work experience, the MSF program at VSB also incorporates a strong professional development component with resources and support to help you achieve your short-and long-term career objectives. Research fellowships are also available, enabling students to engage in innovative research with VSB faculty.

The MSF program at VSB has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

STEM-DESIGNATED

The Villanova MSF program is STEM-designated, meeting governmental criteria as an approved field of study in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. International students who complete the MSF and are working in their direct field of study are eligible to apply for a potential STEM OPT visa extension to gain up to an additional 24 months of work experience. Visit the Department of Homeland Security website for additional details.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Hear from MSF program alumni – recent grads as well as those further along in their careers – about their experiences in the program and how it impacted them.

GRANT JONES '24 MSF

“Villanova's MSF program provided me with the tools, resources, and network to successfully pivot into a highly technical financial role. Villanova's professors guided me through a variety of topics, career areas, and skill sets, encouraging me to explore opportunities across the financial industry. The tight-knit Villanova MSF alumni network shared invaluable insights and facilitated connections with other NYC professionals, bolstering my job prospects and helping me expand my network.” MORE...

FRANCOIS D'ELIA '24 MSF

“Villanova’s MSF Program built upon my undergraduate finance foundation and really expanded my knowledge base when it came to financial concepts and technical skills needed to succeed in today’s environment. The curriculum is extremely practical and in-depth that translates to real world applications. The MSF program helped me develop both personally and professionally through the amazing professors, career development team, mentors, and the Villanova Network it provides..” MORE...

DEVIN MOELLER '21 MSF

“Villanova’s MSF program not only taught me foundational and technical skills in the disciplines of finance, but it exposed me to faculty and mentors that helped shape my future career path and development as a professional.” MORE...

RYAN WEAVER '13 MSF

“At each step of my career, I was able to leverage the Villanova alumni network and brand to make inroads that helped lead to each opportunity.” MORE...

Davies Torgah '23 MSF

“The program's curriculum was perfectly aligned with my career goals. I was looking for one that balanced strong financial theory with practical applications.” MORE...

Kiwi Comizio '19 MSF

“I had always heard very good things about VSB and the post-graduate success of its alumni. Both of my brothers completed their undergraduate degrees at VSB and I had other family friends who had done the MSF program and thought it was very beneficial.” MORE...

ANDRES GUEVARA MSF ’21

“When I joined the MSF program, I expected to only learn technical skills. I discovered that this program goes beyond teaching technical finance skills to teach you how to excel as a professional through networking, emotional intelligence, negotiation and soft-skill development.” MORE...

NICHOLAS B. FELIX '21 MSF

“The MSF Program at Villanova University prepared me for my career by providing an extensive and supportive alumni network to help strengthen my professional network and serve as mentors upon leaving school. It also prepared me by providing in-depth instruction and curriculum that translated to practical application outside the classroom.” MORE...

Anthony DeAngelis '10 MSF

“Villanova was an easy choice for me and one that changed my career. It’s a wonderful program.” MORE...