Harvard Extension School

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree is required, along with successful completion of three specified graduate-level courses (microeconomics or economics of business, principles or managerial finance, and statistics) with a B or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.0; international students must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent.

About This Program

Flexible Harvard finance master’s with customizable curriculum and limited on-campus residency.

Career Outcomes

Core elements of organizational finance decisions; accounting and financial statement analysis; principles of finance; investments; corporate finance; business valuations; economic theory; M&A; international markets; risk management; business analysis; financial accounting; microeconomic theory; quantitative methods; hedge funds; venture capital; sustainable investing; real estate principles

• 1. Financial Analyst
• 2. Corporate Finance Manager
• 3. Investment Analyst
• 4. Risk Manager

What You'll Learn

• Analyze financial statements and evaluate organizational finance decisions.
• Apply principles of corporate finance, investments, and business valuation.
• Assess risk management strategies in local, regional, and global markets.
• Develop quantitative skills for complex financial problem-solving.

Curriculum Highlights

Harvard Extension School's Finance Master's Degree offers flexibility with 11 of 12 courses available online in synchronous and asynchronous formats. One course studied on campus (2-weekend fall/spring or 3-week summer). Program stands out with customizable path, stackable certificates, and experiential learning via Harvard Innovation Labs with entrepreneurial and paid research opportunities.

Top Employers

Top employers include investment banks like Goldman Sachs, consulting firms like McKinsey, corporations such as Google and Amazon, and financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree is required, along with successful completion of three specified graduate-level courses (microeconomics or economics of business, principles or managerial finance, and statistics) with a B or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.0; international students must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)