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Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in Finance (full-time)

Description

To become a financial leader, understanding how money and markets interact is only the beginning. With the Master of Science in Finance and the STEM-designated concentration in financial econometrics, harness financial econometrics for innovative business solutions.

Interior Description

Gain the computational, statistical, and econometric skills for strategic financial decision making. The Master of Science in Finance program with a STEM-designated concentration in financial econometrics provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the analysis of complex financial instruments, portfolio allocation, risk management, corporate finance and company valuation. With a significant portion of the curriculum dedicated to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge, become an expert in your field while preparing for your CFA exams.

Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.

Full-time

36 credits

12 or 15 months

STEM-designated curriculum

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships, loans, and payment plans are available to those who qualify.

Program Features

Financial econometrics

Build quantitative skills and learn the role of computational, statistical, and econometric techniques in financial decision-making with our specialized curriculum in financial econometrics.

STEM-designated curriculum

The STEM-designated Master of Science in Finance program provides you with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that today’s employers demand. The STEM designation offers an Optional Practical Training STEM Extension benefit.

Choose between the 12- or 15-month program

Complete your full-time finance degree in 12 months or 15 months. The 12-month program is ideal for those looking to gain a degree in one year to enter the workforce right away. The 15-month program provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the summer term, rather than taking Carey courses.

Preparation for the CFA exam

A significant portion of the curriculum is dedicated to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge, preparing you to sit for the CFA exams.

Johns Hopkins in D.C.

Carey Business School’s new Washington, D.C. location at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW is designed for the academic needs of today and the future. This state-of-the-art Johns Hopkins location creates new opportunities for research, education, and public engagements, giving you the powerful combination of the distinctive Hopkins advantage in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Explore all that Carey’s new D.C. home has to offer

720 average GMAT (10th Edition)
333 average GRE
41% female / 59% male
3.52 average undergraduate GPA
< 1 average years of full-time work experience
4 countries represented
23 average age

Investing in a Johns Hopkins Master’s in Finance paid off for Nnadozie Ekeocha (MSF ’18).

Interested in a part-time option?

Earn your part-time Master of Science in Finance degree and advance your finance career. The flexible, online format allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal and professional obligations, while having the same access to experiential learning, student organizations, and networking opportunities as our in-person programs.

EXPLORE OUR PART-TIME MS FINANCE PROGRAM

Choose to complete your program in 15-months

The 15-month Master of Science in Finance program is ideal for students who plan to use their summer to gain practical experience. These practical experiences can include internships, consulting projects, or full-time employment. The 15-month program has the same curriculum as the 12-month but there is a lighter course load per term. This increases the capacity to attend co-curriculars throughout the academic year. Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the 15-month MS in Finance program.

Curriculum

At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, we equip our students with the quantitative and leadership skills to analyze data, learn from it, and impact the long-term sustainability of businesses around the world. The Master of Science in Finance program gives you the entrepreneurial capacity to understand local investment environments and global financial markets. You can apply to complete your degree at either of our locations in Baltimore or Washington, D.C.

University catalog

The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

Required courses (26 credits)

Business foundations (6 credits)

BU.120.601 Business Communication
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis

Functional core (12 credits):

BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.232.710 Derivatives
BU.230.620 Financial Modeling and Valuation
BU.232.720 Fixed Income
BU.232.701 Investments

STEM courses (8 credits):

BU.232.610 Computational Finance
BU.232.640 Empirical Finance
BU.232.620 Linear Econometrics for Finance
BU.232.630 Non-Linear Econometrics for Finance

Electives (8 credits):

Students choose four courses from the following:

BU.231.790 Advanced Corporate Finance
BU.232.790 Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies
BU.232.750 Advanced Portfolio Management
BU.520.710 Big Data Machine Learning
BU.220.620 Business Microeconomics
BU.232.650 Continuous Time Finance
BU.231.720 Corporate Governance
BU.232.770 Cryptos and Blockchain
BU.232.725 Emerging Markets
BU.233.730 Entrepreneurial Finance
BU.230.750 Financial Crises and Contagion
BU.231.710 Financial Institutions
BU.232.715 Financial Stability
BU.210.650 Financial Statement Analysis
BU.220.610 The Firm and the Macroeconomy
BU.230.730 Managing Financial Risk
BU.231.740 Mergers and Acquisitions
BU.232.760 Private Equity
BU.232.780 The Student Managed Investment Fund
BU.232.730 Wealth Management
Free Carey Elective

: Our finance program is at the forefront of AI-driven transformations in finance, preparing you for the future by integrating cutting-edge AI tools into the coursework. Carey’s faculty have introduced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI into required and elective courses, allowing students to leverage these technologies in their final projects and ensuring they develop the technical and analytical expertise to navigate the evolving financial landscape. Student feedback highlights AI’s critical role in financial analysis, noting these tools enhance data extraction and organization, significantly improving work efficiency.
Learn more about AI at Carey

: The Student Managed Investment Fund course, funded through generous donations, offers students the opportunity to learn real-world investment management techniques through hands-on experiences managing real assets. Students work collaboratively in small teams to carry out investment research, make trade recommendations, and execute trades approved by their student-run investment committee.
The course approaches investment management from a practitioner’s perspective, covering both necessary quantitative tools and qualitative decision-making processes. Students will review the theoretical foundation of investments, practical applications in managing investment portfolios, and ethical decision-making practices. This advanced experiential learning program helps students acquire “job-ready” skills for the investment management industry.
READ: The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Student-Managed Investment Fund provides MBAs and finance students the opportunity to manage real money in the real world.
Contact CareyMSFinance@jhu.edu with questions.

Program comparison

Full-time MS in Finance

In-person classes
Courses held in Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, MD
STEM-designated curriculum
Complete your degree in 12 or 15 months

Part-time MS in Finance

Online, flexible format
Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
Portion of the curriculum is dedicated to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge
Complete your degree in two years

Signature experiences

Your business education doesn’t end in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone as you partner with students across Johns Hopkins and businesses to take your learning to the next level.

Community Consulting lab

Case Competitions

Student Startup Challenge

Impact Sprints

Program graduates are working in a variety of industries including investment analysis and portfolio management. Here are just a few organizations where alumni are making an impact.

Companies (sample):

Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Exelon Corporation
Geico
Huawei
Johns Hopkins University
Johnson & Johnson
Legg Mason
Morgan Stanley
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Robert Half
United Nations
Wells Fargo

Titles (sample):

Accountant
Business analyst
Business development
Chief financial officer
Consultant
Corporate finance manager
Credit analyst
Financial advisor
Financial analyst
Global market officer
Macroeconomic analyst
Portfolio analyst
Senior risk advisor

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Attend an event

Carey Business School hosts various virtual admissions events for prospective students to meet with members of our admissions team. With virtual visits, informational online sessions, and regional and international events, the Carey team is ready to answer questions and support your business school journey.

View upcoming live webinars

Connect with a Carey student or alumni

Our students come from all over the world and represent all of Carey’s unique programs. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.Our students come from all over the world and represent all of Carey’s unique programs. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.Our students come from all over the world and represent all of Carey’s unique programs. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.Our students come from all over the world and represent all of Carey’s unique programs. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.

TSI Conferences and Events

Conferences and Events

Technology and Society Initiative

Upcoming events

The following events feature faculty affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Technology and Society Initiative

Check back for future events

Recent events

Eighth Annual NABE Tech Economics Conference & Industry Job Fair: Tec24: Economics in the Age of Algorithms, Experiments, and AI

Julia Levine, Michael Luca, Ozge Sahin, Colleen Stuart

EmTech 2024

Michael Luca

TSI Roundtable: Technology and Cities

December 3, 2024

Recent technological advances offer cities new opportunities to enhance services, improve quality of life, and strengthen communities. Universities play a role in advancing these efforts by conducting policy relevant research, bridging research and practice, and collaborating with local governments to develop a toolkit for leveraging for the social good. The JHU Carey Technology and Society Initiative has been active in this area, partnering with companies and governments.

On December 3, the Tech and Society Initiative hosted a roundtable discussion exploring the intersection of analytics, technology, and cities. Following opening remarks by Lindsey Parker, chief of staff to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the conversation explored paths to leverage technology to improve city life.

TSI Roundtable: Assessing Privacy Regulations

November 19, 2024
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 As the scope and scale of data collection continue to increase, policymakers around the globe are exploring ways to balance companies’ desire to leverage consumer data with the desire of customers to understand and influence whether and how their data is being used. On November 19, the Tech and Society Initiative hosted a roundtable discussion on privacy regulations. Following opening remarks by Devesh Raval, the Deputy Director for Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Nellie Lew, the Assistant Director for Consumer Protection, FTC on the current landscape, there was a roundtable discussion on the tradeoffs involved in different approaches to corporate and government approaches to privacy policy.

On October 8, the Tech and Society Initiative hosted a roundtable discussion on platform regulation. Following presentations by Kush Amlani, Global Competition & Regulatory Counsel at Mozilla, and Gemma Petrie, Principal Researcher at Mozilla, there was a roundtable discussion exploring potential strategies to assess and inform platform regulation.

TSI Roundtable: The Evolving Platform Regulation Landscape

October 8, 2024
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Major platforms continue to shape our digital experiences as a growing share of the economy moves online. In this evolving landscape, it is critical for business leaders and policymakers to assess the societal impact of platforms. This offers opportunities for platforms to create more human-centered products. Thoughtful regulation can also play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem that prioritizes consumer protection, competition, and innovation.

Panel on the Regulation of Privacy in the U.S.

September 17, 2024 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Companies now collect, analyze, repackage, and sell extraordinary amounts of data on customers. For instance, companies now track and sell data ranging from person-level records of smart phone locations over time to what people search for online. While this offers the promise of data-driven decisions, new products, and targeted advertisements, it also heightens concerns about privacy.

Business leaders, policymakers, and researchers alike are grappling with how and when to thoughtfully approach issues of data and privacy.

On September 17, Professor Itay Fainmesser (Carey) moderated a discussion with Alessandro Bonatti (MIT), Laura Brandimorte (University of Arizona), Alejandro Rosenberg (Federal Trade Commission), and Daniel Sokol (University of Southern California) on the economics of privacy, including a discussion of recent research on privacy, as well as current and upcoming federal and states' regulations.

Courses

Three-day Executive Education course:
Leveraging AI for Business Success

January 16 - 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg center, 555 Pennsylvania ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Join this three-day executive program to learn how artificial intelligence is transforming business, and how to leverage it in your company.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming business and society at an unprecedented rate. As these technologies become central to our lives and the business ecosystem, leaders must be equipped to navigate and leverage their potential. This program is designed to help you do just that, demystifying AI and its applications.

Who should attend? This program is tailored for managers and leaders across sectors—including finance, health care, retail, and manufacturing—and functions such as product management, research and development, sales, marketing, and talent management. No prior technical knowledge is required.

What will you learn?

Understanding AI/ML: Gain a comprehensive overview of AI and ML technologies, including predictive models and Generative AI (GenAI), and learn how they can drive business efficiency and growth.
Becoming AI-ready: Learn how to make your organization AI-ready, including the internal structural and functional changes needed to integrate AI effectively.
Practical applications: Explore successful AI applications and real world case studies in different industries and how they can be adapted to your organization’s needs.
Simulations and hands-on experience: Engage with AI capabilities through interactive simulations to see real-world applications in action.
Ethical and risk considerations: Delve into the ethical implications and risks associated with AI, and learn best practices for designing responsible AI solutions.

Why attend? This program will provide you with actionable insights and practical tools to harness AI/ML for strategic advantage. You'll come away with the knowledge to lead your team through the AI revolution, ensuring your organization not only adapts but thrives in the evolving landscape.

Learn more about this three-day course

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Stacey Lee, JD

Stacey Lee, JD, joined the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in 2008. She is a Professor in the practice track with expertise in business law, health law, and negotiations.   She also holds a joint appointment at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Stacey's research interests have focused on pharmaceutical manufacturers' international and domestic influence on access to medicines and transformative healthcare negotiations. Before entering academia, Stacey practiced law for over ten years. She began as a securities litigator and later became in-house counsel for two of the country's

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Design Leadership: How to apply

How to apply: Design Leadership MA/MBA

Application requirements for Carey Business School's Design Leadership MA/MBA program

The Summer 2025 application is now open.

We can’t wait for you to join our vibrant learning community and to build for what’s next together.

Please review the instructions below to prepare your application.

Apply today

Your application checklist

Begin and manage your application by creating your username and password on the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform.

Choose “Carey Business School” as your school of choice.
You are able to begin your application, save it, and return to finish it at a later time by logging in at your convenience.
Your application will not be evaluated until you submit it and all supporting materials are received.
Use Google Chrome for the best user experience while completing your application.

All official documents for the Design Leadership MA/MBA that need to be mailed (transcripts, credential evaluations, and official test scores) should be sent to:

Office of Admissions
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202

We understand the challenges some applicants are facing in completing their applications. As such, we will work with you individually to ensure your application is complete. Please reach out to an admissions officer for assistance.

Summer 2025 Application Deadlines

Deadlines	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Candidate deadline	February 5, 2025	March 5, 2025	April 9, 2025
Decision release	March 19, 2025	April 16, 2025	May 21, 2025
Deposit deadline	April 23, 2025	May 21, 2025	June 25, 2025

The Design Leadership MA/MBA requires applicants to upload two unique essays through the Carey Business School online application:

A. Why are you a strong candidate for the Design Leadership MBA/MA degree program? What makes this degree a good fit for you? How will you make a unique contribution to the Carey Business School and MICA communities? (500 words)
Please answer either essay question B1 or B2. (500 words)
- B1. Describe your most significant success or failure. Please include the situation, attributions related to it and what you learned from it.
- B2. Describe a time your ethics were challenged. How did you address the situation and what did you learn?

Be sure your statements capture who you are, what you believe, and what you aspire to do. In addition:

Use a 12-point font and double space your document
Indicate which question you are answering at the beginning of each essay
Do not mail paper copies of your essay to Admissions
Upload all required essays
Essays should be 300-500 words

You will also have the optional opportunity to provide any additional clarifying information that you wish to share with the Admissions committee regarding your academic record, personal history, or professional attributes.

READ: Choosing a strong reference for your graduate business school application

: Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts must be from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please visit your school’s website to request an official transcript be sent electronically to carey.admissions.transcripts@jhu.edu.
We require transcripts from all institutions where you have attempted more than 15 credits. Final transcripts must show the degrees you have earned. Your admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
If your school does not participate in an electronic transcript submission system, send official sealed transcripts to the address below:
Office of Admissions
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202

: We require a resume or a CV. Please be sure to have your resume or CV fully updated, and include both the months and years of your various work experiences as strong career experience is preferred.

Who should write your letter of recommendation? We suggest someone who knows you personally and who can speak directly about your strengths and experience. Do not focus on the person in your company at the highest level.

Be sure that you have been in their class, have reported to them directly, and/or you have shared your interest in graduate school with them.

Please use your recommender’s work email address rather than a personal account like Gmail, which will be more closely monitored in our credential verification process.
Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged.
One recommendation is required. We will read up to two.

Applicants to the Design Leadership MA/MBA program are not required to take the GMAT or the GRE. However, if you would like to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application, you are welcome to do so within the application. We accept scores from both the GMAT and the GRE that are up to five years old and do not have a preference for either test. Be sure to do your research on which exam is best for you. Have your scores sent directly to Carey Business School.

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Codes:
- GMAT - KGB-B0-98
- GRE – 0834

For more information, use the links below.

: A $100 nonrefundable application fee is due when you submit your online application.

: Please review the application requirements for international applicants here:

https://carey.jhu.edu/admissions/international-applicants

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Admissions policies

Work experience is not required in order to be accepted into the program. However, work experience may be required to be eligible for a GRE or GMAT exam waiver.

You can only apply to one specialty master’s program at a time.

Candidates cannot apply for more than one program in a single round. If offered admission, you must accept or decline by the deadline for that round. You cannot wait to make a decision on a first offer while applying for another program in the next round.

Applicants to the full-time MS in Finance and MS in Marketing programs have the option to select Baltimore or Washington, DC as their preferred Carey location. We try our best to admit candidates to their preferred location, but do not guarantee it. Space in Washington, DC is limited and often fills following round two.

Admission to other schools in the University

Each school at Johns Hopkins University has an independent Office of Admissions and its own application process. You must apply separately to programs housed within separate schools, although some established dual degree programs only require a single application. If you are interested in a dual degree program, please visit our dual degree page for special instructions on how to apply.

Current Carey Business School students who wish to enter a degree program at one of the other schools in the university must submit an admission application to that school. Admission to the Carey Business School establishes no claim or priority for admission to any other school in the university.

Questions?

Contact the Admissions team if you have additional questions or need more information to complete your Carey Business School application.

Master of Science in Finance (full-time)

Program Details

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Program Features

Financial econometrics

STEM-designated curriculum

Choose between the 12- or 15-month program

Preparation for the CFA exam

Johns Hopkins in D.C.

Our Fall 2024 class profile

Interested in a part-time option?

Choose to complete your program in 15-months

Curriculum

Explore sample curriculum

Required courses (26 credits)

Business foundations (6 credits)

Functional core (12 credits):

STEM courses (8 credits):

Electives (8 credits):

AI in Finance

Student Managed Investment Fund

Program comparison

Signature experiences

Explore a career after graduation

Companies (sample):

Titles (sample):

Attend an event

Connect with a Carey student or alumni

Ready to take the next step?

Conferences and Events

Technology and Society Initiative

Upcoming events

The following events feature faculty affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Technology and Society Initiative

Recent events

Eighth Annual NABE Tech Economics Conference & Industry Job Fair: Tec24: Economics in the Age of Algorithms, Experiments, and AI

TSI Roundtable: Technology and Cities

TSI Roundtable: Assessing Privacy Regulations

TSI Roundtable: The Evolving Platform Regulation Landscape

Panel on the Regulation of Privacy in the U.S.

Courses

Three-day Executive Education course:Leveraging AI for Business Success

Stacey Lee, JD

Student employment

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Work and Study.

Qualifications

Starting the Employment Process

Complete Required Paperwork.

Work hours

Student employment resources

Employee self service

Using ESS, you will be able to:

Tax Forms

Timesheet

Payment

Your W-2

After Graduation

How to apply: Design Leadership MA/MBA

Admissions

Application requirements for Carey Business School's Design Leadership MA/MBA program

The Summer 2025 application is now open.

Your application checklist

Create an account

Confirm your deadline

Write your essays

Submit your transcript(s)

Update your resume

Choose your recommender

Submit your GMAT/GRE test scores (optional)

Pay your application fee

International applicants: confirm application requirements

Admissions policies

Admission to other schools in the University

Questions?

Three-day Executive Education course:
Leveraging AI for Business Success