Finance

IIT Stuart's Master of Science in Finance is designed to provide you with the advanced skills in applied finance required in today’s competitive financial environment. The program provides a strong foundation in economics and teaches the quantitative and analytical skills employed in the investment structuring, pricing, and risk management of financial instruments, in the development of trading strategies, and in the utilization of financial products by end-users. The curriculum was developed in consultation with leading industry professionals and incorporates an extensive use of industry software.

Faculty members possess excellent academic credentials as well as broad industry experience. Stuart full-time faculty have previously worked at commercial and investment banks and international institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Adjunct faculty members are drawn from highly qualified professionals working in Chicago ’s financial services industry.

You will also find that the background and expertise of your fellow finance students will enhance your experience:

• 46% have undergraduate degrees in science or engineering
• 38% have undergraduate degrees in finance or economics
• 32% have an MBA
• 43% are in the top 10% of the GMAT quantitative score
• 80% of current students attend the program full time

Finance courses are supported by Stuart’s Quantitative Research Lab (QRL), which is equipped with 32 workstations with live data and news feeds provided by Reuters. The QRL is outfitted with software from numerous industry vendors, such as Barra, Ibbotson Associates, MatLab, Market Guide, and the RiskMetrics Group. The QRL incorporates extensive databases, such as International Financial Statistics, Emerging Markets Data Base, Ibbotson Associates, and Bridge/CRB InfoTech. The QRL continually updates its capabilities by investing in new hardware and acquiring the latest software used in the financial industry.

Admission Requirements: The admission standards are similar to those of first-tier MBA programs. Acceptance to the MS in Finance Program requires a degree of competence in algebra, calculus, statistics, and accounting. Some prerequisite courses may be required.
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To learn more about the program and the application process, please call us at 312.906.6576 or email us at admission@stuart.iit.edu and we will be happy to assist you.