Take Your Finance Know-How
to the Next Level
Gain the technical finance skills necessary for success in corporate finance, banking, and investment careers, or for further academic studies.
The Katz Master of Science in Finance is a 30-credit master’s degree program you may complete in as little as nine months, or two terms of full-time study, beginning in the fall (August) term. You may also pursue the degree part-time starting in the fall, spring (January), or summer (May) and finish in two years.
A CFA Institute University Affiliate, Katz offers a finance curriculum covering 70 percent of the topics on the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and enhances your preparation for related certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certifications.
Expand Your Expertise with a Dual Degree
Students in the MS Finance program can earn a second graduate degree, the MS Analytics & AI for Business, through an integrated dual-degree pathway. This structure combines specialized business expertise with applied AI and analytics skills in a streamlined format completed in as few as three semesters, with the flexibility to pursue a summer internship before graduating.
Dual-degree graduates leave with two distinct credentials, and a broader, more versatile skill set that supports a wide range of career opportunities across business and technology-focused roles.
Courses
Curious about the courses you’ll take as a Master of Science in Finance student? View courses and recommended electives.
Professional Development
Here you’ll find information about pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification as well as other professional development opportunities.
Admissions
Tuition and Aid
Tuition and fees vary based on program, residential status, and other factors. Please view the MS program tuition by visiting IR.Pitt.Edu
Frequently Asked Questions
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
It’s more than just a career plan. It will help you evaluate what kind of professional you want to be, what kind of skills you want to develop. You are not just bringing home a certificate, but you are a better professional and a better person.
Katz’s focus on Experience-based Learning gives real-world context to concepts learned in class. I credit the unparalleled scholastic environment to an immensely knowledgeable faculty and camaraderie generated by the career office.