At a Glance

Completion Time
8–16
Months
Concentrations
4
Credits Required
32
Tuition
$27,204–$28,956
Part-Time*

*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition and fees. Merit scholarship may reduce cost.

Learn the Finer Points of Financial Management

The online Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM) at Boston University‘s Metropolitan College provides a specialized education in global quantitative finance, including investment analysis and international finance. The program provides a hands-on, immersive financial analytics experience, including a significant amount of statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and programming, preparing you for leadership roles in modern global finance. The Financial Management master‘s program is designed for students seeking careers in corporate finance, financial management, investments, and multinational finance. 

The program includes optional concentrations in: 

The MS in Financial Management is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more

Curriculum

A total of 32 units is required.

Students not pursuing a concentration must complete the core courses and the four “no concentration” courses. Students pursuing a concentration should review the requirements for AI ApplicationsInternational FinanceInvestment Analysis, or Sustainability.

Dates & Deadlines

View BU MET’s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.

Application Requirements

Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.

How You Benefit from a Boston University Education

A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.

  • Benefit from an average 24:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
  • Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as international finance, financial analysis, portfolio management, systemic risk analysis, investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, economics, financial markets and institutions, and more.
  • Focus on practical, hands-on lessons that ensure you are immersed in all aspects of financial management and related research—education you can apply on the job.
  • Expand upon classic theory taught in traditional MBA courses, gaining the insights, critical thinking, and analytical skills needed to solve problems in today’s changing financial landscape
  • As part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program, MET’s MS in Financial Management curriculum embeds a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and covers the Standards of Practice Handbook, offering excellent preparation for the internationally recognized CFA® Program exams. In addition, scholarships for the CFA Program exam are available to enrolled students.
  • Learn from the best—since 2014, BU MET’s part-time master’s programs in business and management have been ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

All eligible students admitted to a graduate degree program are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process, based on the strength of their academic qualifications and professional experience. Learn more.

Rankings & Accreditations

U.S. News & World Report - Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2025

#10 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)

MET’s online master’s degrees in management are ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.

AACSB Accredited

Accredited member of AACSB International

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business)

CFA Institute - University Affiliation Program

MET’s Master’s in Financial Management is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Graduate with Financial Management Expertise

Students who complete the master‘s degree in Financial Management will be able to:

  • Understand quantitative analysis in financial management and investment decision-making.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in application of mathematical and statistical modeling in financial analytics.
  • Master forecasting techniques to the analysis of problems of business organizations and performance.
  • Comprehend optimization theories and data analytics techniques in portfolio management.
  • Perform data organization, analysis, and visualization for financial decision-making.
Dezhen Liu

“The financial management program exceeded my expectations because the courses introduced the finance realm in a practical and comprehensive manner rather than focusing solely on formulas and theories…My master’s degree not only qualified me for more job opportunities, but also broadened my career options. Read more.” Read more.

Dezhen Liu (MET’23)
Vice President of Business Intelligence, Rockland Federal Credit Union
Actuarial Analyst, Aetna
MS, Financial Management

Advance Your Career

BU MET’s Financial Management master’s prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as financial analyst, investment analyst, finance manager, financial advisor, equity research analyst, financial planner, wealth analyst, equity/credit research analyst, and mergers and acquisitions analyst, among others.

Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths at companies such as:

  • JP Morgan
  • HSBC
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  • Pratt & Whitney
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
  • AllClear Aerospace & Defense
  • PwC
  • Delaware North
  • Copa Airlines
  • Youth Today

Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET

You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.

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