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Overview of the Penn State Smeal College of Business Master of Finance Program

The Penn State Smeal Master of Finance (MFIN) Program features a tight-knit community of individuals committed to preparing you for success.

A Global Student Body

The Smeal MFIN program attracts students from across the country and around the world. The program is designed to help you forge deep and lasting connections within a community of diverse perspectives, cultural viewpoints, and experiences.

Unparalleled Faculty Access

Faculty in the Smeal Department of Finance are accomplished educators and leading researchers, ranking among the top 15 globally for academic excellence. Our professors are award-winning teachers, top-quality researchers, consultants, and authors. Our small class structure ensures you have full access to these leading minds through your experience.

A Vast Alumni Network Supporting You

Penn State has the largest Alumni Association in the country. In whatever organizations you join — in whatever industries — there will undoubtedly be a network of Penn Staters there as well, ready to lend a hand and open the doors to future opportunity.