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Master of Science in Financial Economics
Curriculum: Forging Financial Leaders
The MSFE program is a catalyst for bold ideas that drive transformation across industries, societies, and global markets. Our dynamic curriculum merges rigorous PhD-level coursework with innovative MBA electives, equipping you with the skills to lead and create impact within New York City's thriving business ecosystem and beyond.
Immerse yourself in advanced courses that push the frontiers of financial economics. Collaborate with world-renowned faculty who will inspire you to challenge conventions and solve complex problems, from harnessing artificial intelligence to navigating climate change. Together, we’ll turn visionary thinking into groundbreaking solutions.
MSFE students take 10 full-term PhD or PhD-equivalent courses and may take MBA-level courses. All MSFE students complete a substantial research project in the Thesis Seminar under the supervision of a faculty member.
Launch your career.
Past graduates have found full-time positions with (according to the Class of 2023 employment report):
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Columbia Business School
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- EY
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Man Group
- Morgan Stanley
- Roblox
- TCW Group
- Vanguard
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Join Future Leaders of Finance.
- Experience four in-person semesters at the heart of New York City.
- Access unparalleled networking with top finance professionals and firms.
- Blend PhD-level courses with practical MBA electives for real-world impact.
- Prepare to lead in finance with advanced training in analytics and economics.
Catalyzing Change Through Financial Expertise
The Master of Science in Financial Economics is a two-year, STEM-eligible master’s degree program offered by the Finance Division of Columbia Business School. This intensive program empowers academically distinguished and industry-oriented students to become catalysts for change in the global financial landscape.
“What the MSFE at Columbia differs from other financial engineering programs is that it’s at a business school with top finance and economics professors. The scale is very small; there are fewer than 20 students in a class. And it’s a two-year program, so I have more time to learn and prepare for my future career.” Leo Liu, MSFE ‘21
