Financial Management, MS

Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of finance in the firm; capital budgeting, cash flow valuation, risk management, capital structure, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

Apply

Location

New York City

Duration

30–39 Credits
1.5–2 Years, full-time and part-time

Modality

In-Person

Start Date

Fall, Spring, Summer

F1 Visa

Yes

STEM Designated Program

Why Earn Your MS in Financial Management at Pace

Pace’s MS in Financial Management program at the Lubin School of Business gives you a thorough understanding of global economics, investment decisions, and international corporate finance. You will learn to make strategic decisions driven by financial data.

By earning your degree at our New York City Campus just steps away from Wall Street, you’ll be gaining an insider’s view of the financial world from its very center. And you’ll be doing so while engaging in real-life, practical learning–to name one example, you’ll have the opportunity to build your real-time portfolio analysis skills at the Bloomberg Lab. We’ve also got speed to completion in mind; with an undergraduate business background, you can potentially earn your degree with as few as 10 courses in 15 months.

Request Information

financial manager is ranked second in the 100 Best Jobs in America (Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

$205,500

average salary for financial managers in New York (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

96%

of Lubin 2023 master’s graduates are employed, or continuing education or service (Source: ��ý Career Services)

Curriculum

The MS in Financial Management’s thoughtfully designed curriculum will give you a well-rounded understanding of finance in the context of a firm or financial services. Our program allows you to take some courses in investment management, so you learn how investment managers evaluate your firm's financial management.

Take Courses Like…

Notable Affiliations and Certifications

The Pace chapter of GARP, the , is affiliated with the national GARP association, which offers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification.
��ý is part of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This degree program significantly integrates the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge™ and emphasizes the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
The Bloomberg Lab at Lubin allows you to access financial databases, statistical, and analytical software, and provides the opportunity to study and acquire Bloomberg certification.

Careers

Your degree will prepare you to be a highly skilled and versatile finance professional with a wide variety of career paths. Our graduates have gone on to work at prestigious firms such as Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, PwC, and many more.

As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.

Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:

Valuation Consultant
Audit Assistant
Risk Assurance
CDCM Operations Analyst
Financial Analyst
Credit Risk Analyst
Liability Management Analyst
Financial Services Professional

Salary stats below sourced from Glassdoor, Salary.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Valuation Consultant (Average Salary: $70,000–$105,000)
Audit Assistant (Average Salary: $55,000–$70,000)
Risk Assurance (Average Salary: $87,000–$95,000)
CDCM Operations Analyst (Average Salary: $75,000–$100,000)
Financial Analyst (Average Salary: $65,000–$142,000)
Credit Risk Analyst (Average Salary: $75,000–$105,000)
Liability Management Analyst (Average Salary: $85,000–$110,000)
Financial Services Professional (Average Salary: $60,000–$100,000)

Student Quote

The faculty are very helpful; they always try to reach out to you. Pace encourages us to have networking experiences through the clubs, social events, and organizations. They encouraged me to be a leader and I have been fortunate enough to be part of the board of directors for Lubin Graduate Society. It's helped me to reach my potential. This gave me the tools to increase my competitive advantage and to feel more confident in the workplace.

—Javier Jimenez ’17, Vice President, Portfolio Management, ING Americas

International Career Success Program

The is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.