ALM Finance at Harvard University

Advance your financial expertise through a flexible hybrid Harvard master's degree designed for working professionals. Build the analytical skills and financial acumen to lead with confidence across industries. Ready to deepen your financial expertise and enhance your career potential? Develop the advanced knowledge and practical skills you need to take on greater professional responsibilities or make a career pivot. Credential: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field of Finance.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 12 courses (11 online) taken part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework allows you to go deeper into finance while building a strong foundation in economics, statistics, accounting, investment analysis, and corporate financial decision-making. You can also pursue stackable certificates that help signal specialized expertise in the marketplace. In this hybrid program, you’ll complete 11 of your courses online. You’ll also complete a short in-person residency on campus at Harvard.

Career pathways

As a finance graduate, you’ll be equipped to take on greater responsibility across a range of industries, including investment management, corporate finance, consulting, and fintech. You’ll graduate with sharper analytical judgment and financial decision-making skills — and the Harvard master’s degree that positions you for meaningful advancement in your field.

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