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Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Finance (M.S.)

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Science in Finance (MSF) dual-degree program at Illinois Institute of Technology鈥檚 Stuart School of Business is ideal for professionals whose careers, or career aspirations, are in leadership positions at the intersection of business management and finance.

With its rigorous, tech-focused curriculum, the Illinois Tech M.B.A is designed to develop your innovation mindset and the intellectual agility to take on complex business challenges. Courses feature case studies, projects, and hands-on use of technology to build your analytical, strategic, and managerial skills.

Our nationally-ranked M.S. in Finance program draws on 电车无码鈥檚 resources as an international financial center to give students opportunities for internships, networking, and professional development. Courses are tuned to the leading-edge of financial technology and taught by faculty who use their industry experience to connect theory with practice.

Through Illinois Tech鈥檚 one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences throughout your graduate education, such as virtual and in-person internships, and personalized mentorship to guide your academic studies and career planning.

Our exclusive partnership with provides Stuart M.B.A. students with a free membership and access to the organization鈥檚 many business and networking events, which are annually attended by more than 10,000 successful professionals.

Enrolling in this dual-degree program reduces the total requirement for earning the two degrees by four courses (12 credits), compared to earning the M.B.A. and MSF degrees separately.

STEM-Designated Program

M.S. in Finance is a STEM-designated program, and international graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an extension for Optional Practical Training.

Learn more about each program:

Master of Business Administration

M.S. in Finance
 

Program Overview

Combining the managerial and strategic skills developed by the M.B.A. with the specialized knowledge and quantitative skills of the M.S. in Finance, this dual-degree program prepares students for leadership positions at the intersection of business and finance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the M.B.A./M.S. in Finance dual-degree program are prepared for positions that require high levels of both management ability and financial expertise, such as director of finance, financial manager, and other senior-level jobs at corporations, financial institutions, financial services companies, private equity and investment firms, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies.

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  • The M.B.A./M.S. in Finance dual-degree program requires completion of 57 credits (19 courses at three credits per course) with a grade-point average of 3.0 or above. Students must complete a minimum of 30 M.B.A. credits and 27 M.S. in Finance credits.
  • Core courses may be waived by the director of the relevant program and students may take advanced elective courses in their place.
Master of Business Administration

Completion of 10 courses (30 credits) is required. See descriptions for and courses.

Core Courses鈥擲even courses (21 credits)

  • BUS 510鈥擲trategy and Innovation
  • MBA 504鈥擜nalytics for Decision Making
  • MBA 505: Microeconomics and Game Theory
  • MBA 506: Leadership and Organizational Design
  • MBA 511鈥擬arketing Strategy
  • MBA 513鈥擮perations and Technology Management
  • BUS 590鈥擝usiness Strategy Capstone

Elective Courses鈥擟hoose any three courses (nine credits)

  • MBA 522鈥擳he General Manager
  • MBA 523鈥擭egotiations and Strategic Decision Making
  • MBA 532鈥擜rtificial Intelligence
  • MBA 534鈥擝lockchain
  • MBA 536鈥擨nternet of Things
  • MBA 564鈥擥lobal Business Strategy
  • MBA 576鈥擭ew Technology Ventures
Master of Science in Finance

Completion of nine courses (27 credits) is required, typically consisting of six core courses and three elective courses.

Core Courses鈥擲ix courses (18 credits)

  • MSF 501鈥擬ath with Financial Applications
  • MSF 502鈥擲tatistical Analysis in Financial Markets
  • MSF 503鈥擣inancial Modeling
  • MSF 504鈥擵aluation and Portfolio Management
  • MSF 505鈥擣utures, Option, and OTC Derivatives
  • MSF 506鈥擣inancial Statement Analysis

Use the link below to see MSF course descriptions and the list of elective courses to choose from. Note that MSF elective courses are organized into concentrations. Students who complete two or more courses within a particular concentration will have the concentration recognized on official transcripts.

  • Students must apply and be accepted to both programs: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and M.S. in Finance. See each program page for specific admission requirements.
  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have a strong record of academic achievement, and be highly recommended.
  • No GMAT or GRE scores required
  • English proficiency exam, if required

International Students: Maintaining Eligibility

International students (F-1, J-1) must maintain full-time enrollment (nine credit hours per semester in the fall and spring semesters) in order to remain in the United States. It is possible for an international student to discontinue the M.B.A. program and continue the M.S. in Finance program as a full-time program. However, an international student who discontinues the M.S. in Finance program for any reason must leave the dual-degree program because the M.B.A. is a part-time program.

Claire Johnson, Stuart School of Business

Have Questions? Connect with Us

For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact our Director of Student Recruitment Claire Johnson.

Scholarships and Aid

All Stuart School of Business graduate students are automatically reviewed for merit-based and need-based financial aid awards at the time of admission to Illinois Tech. Learn more about Illinois Tech and Stuart scholarships and aid and costs:

Scholarships and Aid   

鈥淢y career goals are to work as a trader and eventually transition into a private equity firm. Ideally, I would like to start my own firm one day. Since private equity requires a solid understanding of financial modeling, equity valuation, and various business models, I felt that completing both the M.S. in Finance and the M.B.A. would increase my chances.鈥

鈥擳revor Wheeler (M.B.A./M.S. Finance 鈥19), Associate Trader, Clear Capital Group, LLC

Trevor Wheeler

Featured Faculty

M. Krishna Erramilli
Interim Dean Professor of Strategy
Smriti Anand
Assistant Director, Master of Business Administration Professor of Management
Ricky Cooper
Director, Ph.D. in Finance Director, M.S. in Finance Director, M.S. in Financial Economics Associate Professor of Finance
Haizhi Wang
Professor of Finance
Elizabeth Durango Cohen
Associate Professor of Operations Management M. Zia Hassan Endowed Professor Assistant Director, M.S. in Marketing Analytics Director, Center for Advancing Corporate Performance
Ben Van Vliet
Associate Director, M.S. Finance Associate Director, M.S. Financial Economics Associate Director, Ph.D. Finance Associate Professor of Finance Director, Center for Strategic Finance
Sang Baum "Solomon" Kang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs in Business Associate Professor of Finance

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