Master of Finance

The Master of Finance (MFin) program at UD offers exceptional preparation for many fields banking, financial analysis, brokerage, wealth management, private equity, corporate finance, insurance, international business and many more. The flexibility of our MFin curriculum also makes it possible for students to complete the program in 12-24 months and prepare for a Ph.D. program in Finance. Our innovative curriculum, including a CFA preparatory course, as well as hands-on learning at our two investment centers ensure you will receive an exceptional education with our program.

The University of Dayton has successfully placed its finance majors in companies such as BlackRock, Bloomberg, Credit Suisse, Fidelity, Fifth Third Bank, IBM, Johnson Controls, JP Morgan Chase, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Mid-America Asset Management, Northern Trust, Wells Fargo Securities, and Fuyao Glass America.

The Master of Finance is a STEM-designated program. Graduates of STEM-designated programs, like our MFin program, are able to apply for a 24-month extension to their normal 1-year OPT, making for a total of 36 months (3 years).

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.

All students are encouraged to submit proof of English proficiency for Admission into the University of Dayton. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based (IB) test is required for full admission.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum band score of 6.5 is required for full admission.
• International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP). A minimum overall score of 4.5 is required for full admission.
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE). A minimum score of 60 is required for full admission.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
• Some graduate programs may require a higher proficiency score for full admission.