MFIN — Penn State Smeal MFIN

Expand your corporate career horizons with the Master of Finance from the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

In just 9 months, develop critical thinking skills in areas such as corporate strategy, valuation, market analysis, capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, investment analysis, and more to be successful in the corporate world.

Complete in 9 months at Penn State's University Park campus
STEM-designated
Covers 75 percent of the CFA Exam
No GMAT required
Taught by experienced, world-class faculty
Member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

Penn State Smeal Master of Finance

Let's go into
business, together.

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Don't just take our word for it.

"Smeal is designed to set you up for success. From the numerous career fairs, to the doting faculty, to staff who genuinely care about your well-being, to a community of alumni waiting for you after you graduate. Smeal is a great place to be."

- Faith Babalola '23
Assurance Associate

"This program provides the tools necessary to take on real-world finance issues. Personally, being exposed to that before entering the professional realm has prepared me in a way that has been vital to my success and potential."

- Brandon Welden '22
Analyst

"The professors truly cared about your success, not just as a business person and student, but most importantly as an individual."

- Michael Lewis '21
Project Manager

MFIN
Program
Structure

Curriculum >

Fall Semester

Complete the first two 7-week modules of core coursework

Spring Semester

Complete modules 3 and 4 of core coursework
Graduate with your degree in May

Why partner with Penn State Smeal?

Earn two master's degrees in two years.

Penn State Smeal offers the ability to stack* multiple master's degrees and add specializations by waiving overlapping classes so you can build a learning plan as unique as your ambitions.

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*Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy degree requirements. For more information on financial aid, please visit www.psu.edu and select "Costs and Aid".

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Dedicated graduate career support.

As a Smeal master's student, you can leverage both the career resources available through the University and personalized support exclusively provided to our graduate community. We're here to help you develop your career strategy and connect you with top recruiters.

Reputation matters.

The AACSB-accredited Penn State Smeal College of Business is an internationally ranked research institution. Our world-class faculty are consistently ranked in the top 10 for research published in leading academic journals.

CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

The Smeal College of Business MFIN program is a member of the CFA Institute. The University Affiliation Program recognizes academic institutions that embed a significant portion of the CFA® Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK) into their curriculum. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.

CFA®, and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

94,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
94,000 business partners for life.

Our Penn State Smeal community is your greatest business asset. Our graduates are everywhere in the world and always in your corner - ready to open doors, offer advice and cheer you on.