Master of Finance

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Few careers match the pace and impact of finance—where every day brings new challenges, from interpreting global market shifts to helping clients invest ethically. Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business offers a Master of Finance that immerses you in real-world investing and strategic decision-making. In as little as two semesters, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to succeed in today’s dynamic financial landscape and be prepared to sit for the CFA exam.

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Master of Finance at a Glance

Graduate-level program for recent graduates and young professionals looking to advance their finance knowledge base.

Program Start

August

Program Length

2 or 3 semesters

Class Schedule

In person

Admissions Deadline

1st Round: November 1
2nd Round: February 1
Final Round: May 1

Career Tracks

Corporate Treasury
Investment Banking
Asset Management
Financial Data Analytics
Sustainable Finance

Career Outcomes

Notable Employers Hiring Freeman Graduates: Deloitte, KPMG, PanAmerican Life, EY, Raymond James, Grant Thornton, Stout, Capgemini, Bank of China
Average Starting Salary: $72K+

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Why Enroll in Our Master of Finance Program

#54
Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2025

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Career Tracks

#58
Best Business Schools List — Bloomberg, 2024

30
credit hours

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Curriculum

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Explore the Master of Finance Program

Few business careers offer the same excitement that finance professionals experience daily, whether you’re trying to predict how the market will respond to political, cultural and economic changes or you’re teaching clients how to invest ethically.

When you earn a Master of Finance at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, you’ll be immersed in the real world of investing, preparing for the challenges of finance in the twenty-first century. Earn a master’s degree in finance in as little as 10 months and graduate ready to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. You’ll enter your new career with confidence and expertise.

Benefits of a Master of Finance Degree

In our rigorous Master of Finance program, you will learn to think critically and look at investing holistically. You’ll connect with businesses in the region and around the globe, and you’ll receive real-world experience while participating in the many learning opportunities available only at Freeman. In addition to preparing for the CFA exam, you can also become Bloomberg-certified to further enhance your resume and make you a more impressive job candidate.

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Skills You Will Learn

Equity Valuation & Investment Analysis: Learn how to value companies and assess investment opportunities using modern valuation techniques.
Portfolio Management & Risk Hedging: Develop the ability to construct and manage investment portfolios while measuring and mitigating risk.
Financial Modeling & Advanced Statement Analysis: Build integrated three-statement models and analyze corporate financials to inform decisions, with opportunities to apply skills to real datasets, assets, and utilize advanced tools.
Strategic Corporate Finance: Investment & Capital Structure: Evaluate corporate investment projects and financing decisions to drive value-enhancing growth and optimize capital allocation.
Financial Writing & Presentations: Produce comprehensive analyst reports with well-supported investment theses and deliver professional presentations of financial insights and recommendations.

Core Competencies

Financial Communication: Translate technical financial analysis into compelling narratives, adapt messages across stakeholder groups and influence decisions with clarity and authority.
Strategic Career Planning: Build professional presence, develop networks, and position your expertise to navigate and accelerate your finance career.
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Break down complex financial problems, identify key drivers of value and generate actionable insights.
Decision-Making Under Risk & Uncertainty: Evaluate trade-offs across multiple scenarios and make confident, evidence-based choices in dynamic environments.
Applied Quantitative Reasoning: Demonstrate fluency with advanced models, simulations, and quantitative methods to support financial decision-making.