Overview

The Villanova University Master of Science in Finance (MSF) offers a curriculum that combines a solid foundation in finance with exposure to the areas reshaping finance today. Over the span of two semesters, you will take an intensive course load of financial theory and principles, followed by an opportunity to explore a variety of electives in statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, investment management, real estate, machine learning, coding and more.

Key Facts

The MSF program ties in the latest technology with VSB’s nationally recognized Applied Finance Lab, along with the experience of VSB’s world-class faculty and noteworthy industry executives. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, you will put theory into practice with every class, giving you the confidence to think and respond on a professional level.

MSF Program Highlights

Designed for recent graduates and those with a few years of work experience, the MSF program at VSB also incorporates a strong professional development component with resources and support to help you achieve your short-and long-term career objectives. Research fellowships are also available, enabling students to engage in innovative research with VSB faculty.

The MSF program at VSB has been accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance

Investment Banking

Fixed Income

Portfolio
Management

Negotiations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Finance View 517 other Masters in Finance in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for admission

Official transcripts of academic credentials

Equivalency of U.S. Bachelor's Degree

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Financial Support Documents
Applicants are required to take the GMAT or the GRE. Please arrange for official reports to be sent directly to Villanova University

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54150 USD / year

≈ 54150 USD / year
Out-of-State

54150 USD / year

≈ 54150 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

54150 USD / year

≈ 54150 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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