Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall, Spring
On-Campus
About the Finance MS at Loyola
The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program at Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business provides you with the necessary foundation in financial principles, analytical skills, and agile thinking it takes to thrive in today’s constantly shifting global financial landscape.
This respected finance degree is built upon a graduate learning experience that links historical and contemporary theory with professional practice and vital industry connections. The program is guided by esteemed faculty and a Financial Advisory Board composed of accomplished leaders in business and industry, helping to ensure the curriculum — and ultimately your master’s in finance — is relevant, current, and on the cutting edge.
Program Structure
The MSF degree is a 12-course program with nine required courses and three electives. Additional prerequisite courses may also be required, depending on your academic background.
The program is offered on a 10-week quarter system, and you can begin the program in the Fall or Spring. Full-time students typically complete the MS in Finance in approximately 12 months, depending on the pace you choose and the number of prerequisites that may be required. The finance degree can also be pursued on a part-time basis.
Classes are held weekday evenings at Loyola's Water Tower Campus, which is conveniently located off the Red Line in the heart of Chicago, and the majority of the courses are offered in-person.
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LEARN MOREWhy Choose Loyola for Your MS in Finance?
- A nationally ranked graduate school experience
- A virtually limitless range of career options
- A prestigious array of partnerships and accreditations
- A faculty of expert business professionals and scholars
- An abundance of hands-on learning in real-world settings
- A peer network of fellow students and future leaders in finance
- A lifelong network of successful, accomplished fellow alumni
As a nationally ranked business school with a tradition of academic excellence, Quinlan’s MS in Finance offers you a graduate degree that commands respect worldwide and brings an outstanding return on investment.
Our program prepares you to succeed in any number of business fields including risk management, asset management, and corporate finance; and in such settings as corporate treasuries, investment banks, insurance companies, and large nonprofits.
Quinlan is among just five percent of business schools worldwide that meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation, and the MS in Finance program has STEM designation as well as top industry partnerships with CFA, CAIA, and GARP
Our faculty bring extensive real-world industry experience, are proven researchers in their respective specialty areas, and are seasoned instructors both on-site and online, providing you with the best possible guidance and mentorship
Quinlan’s Business Career Services team maintains strong relationships with companies throughout Chicago, providing you with an inside track to distinctive internship, research, and hands-on learning opportunities.
You will be able to forge meaningful connections and build a valuable peer network through a variety of active student organizations, such as the Graduate Business Student Association, Graduate Women in Business, and the Rambler Investment Fund.
With more than 30,000 alumni and representation in nearly every major corporation in the Chicago metropolitan area, Quinlan offers you a massive network of professional connections that will pay dividends throughout your career in finance.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Finance MS program.
Faculty and StaffMS in Finance: Career Connections
We have a proud history of producing MSF degree graduates who go on to excel in such roles as bankers, brokers, portfolio managers, analysts, traders, risk managers, and programmers, among others.
You will find our alumni working in a wide range of settings, from investment and commercial banks, investment funds, and insurance companies to trading firms, manufacturing and service companies, consulting firms, and rating agencies.
Employers of recent Loyola MSF graduates include:
- Bank of America
- Discover
- Fifth Third Bank
- GE Capital
- Goldman Sachs
- Merrill Lynch
- Morgan Stanley
- Morningstar
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can receive career services at Quinlan's Business Career Services, as well as at career centers at U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Finance MS program may vary from quarter to quarter, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Finance MS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2023-2024 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMS in Finance Results and Skills
Our MS in Finance program will provide you with specialized knowledge of:
- Financial securities
- Financial markets
- Risk management
- Investment criteria
- Capital budgeting techniques
- Hedging strategies
- General modeling and analytical skills
- Optimizing databases
- Simulating outcomes
- Performing regression analysis
- Solving constrained optimization problems
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Finance MS totals $58680.00, or 36 credit hours at a cost of $1,630.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Quinlan School of Business Scholarships
Dean’s Merit Scholarship
The Quinlan School of Business automatically considers each student admitted into Quinlan’s Next Generation MBA and MS programs for a Dean's Merit Scholarship. Eligibility is determined through a holistic review at the time of admission.
Graduate Business Student Scholarship
The Graduate Programs Office at Loyola University Chicago awards scholarships to Quinlan graduate students who demonstrate proven academic success and financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Please visit the Scholarships page on the Quinlan School of Business website for more detailed information about scholarships.
Visit and Connect With Us
Take advantage of a variety of different visit opportunities to find your place in our Loyola community. Loyola offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Finance MS are listed below. We encourage you to apply early as decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Fall: July 15
Spring: January 15
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Finance MS include:
Resume/CV
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
Additional Details
For general information and a step-by-step guide to applying for graduate and professional study, please visit our Admission Process page.
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