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MFin Finance at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Master in Finance (M.Fin.) from the Bendheim Center for Finance emphasises financial and monetary economics using analytical and computational methods, with tools from economics, probability, statistics, optimization, computer science and machine learning. It is a full-time programme with no prior work experience required.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Bendheim Center for Finance  |  Duration: 2 years (four semesters)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

Students take required core courses in mathematical finance, economics, probability, statistics and financial econometrics, then electives across departments, with a required summer internship between years one and two. Optional tracks are Quantitative Asset Management, Data Science and Financial Technologies, and Valuation and Macroeconomic Analysis; a CSML graduate certificate is available.

Career pathways

Financial engineering and risk management, quantitative asset management, macroeconomic and financial forecasting, quantitative trading, and applied research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Finance (M.Fin.): application deadline December 15 (Fall 2027 entry); GRE General Test or GMAT optional. Application fee $90. Three letters of recommendation (one may come from a current or former employer); completion of the Finance course list and the Statement of Financial Resources in the application. At least one internship is expected of applicants. Princeton Graduate School: transcripts for every institution attended and three letters of recommendation are required; English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) is required of applicants whose primary language is not English and whose degree instruction was not entirely in English, with no Graduate School minimum score. Application fee $90.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years (four semesters)

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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