The Bentley University MSF program is a great Boston based graduate option for anyone considering a specialized masters. The program has been around for a while and I have featured it in the past. Boston has a concentration of MSF’s and this one has done a good job over the years. Anyone looking to study in Boston and/or find employment post graduation should definitely check this one out.
Overview
This is a two track, full and part time program held at the Bentley campus in Boston. Students can choose between a traditional finance or a financial analytics track. You can complete these tracks between 11 and 16 months. Program is also STEM certified for all the international students considering this MSF.
The Financial Times also ranked Bentley #4 in the US.
Admissions
Standard application process for this one. GMAT/GRE optional. Below are the application deadlines for both fall and spring. Still time for Priority Round 2.
Fall Term Entry
| Round | Application Due | Admission Decision Available |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Round 1 | November 1 | December 15 |
| Priority Round 2 | December 15 | February 15 |
| Priority Round 3 | February 1 | March 15 |
| Rolling: Deadline for international, F-1 seeking applicants | June 1 | Two to four weeks after your completed application starting December 15 |
| Rolling: Deadline for domestic & SEVIS transfer applicants | August 1 | Two to four weeks after your completed application starting December 15 |
| Rolling: Non-degree applicants | August 1 | Two to four weeks after your completed application starting December 15 |
Spring Term Entry
| Round | Application Due | Admission Decision Available |
|---|---|---|
| Priority: Deadline for international, F-1 seeking applicants | October 17 | Two weeks after your completed application starting September 21 |
| Standard: Deadline for domestic & SEVIS transfer applicants | December 14 | Two weeks after your completed application starting September 21 |
| Rolling: Non-degree applicants | December 14 | Two weeks after your completed application starting September 21 |
Tuition is $5,590 per class (November 2023). This equates to roughly $55,900 in tuition for a 10 class, 30 credit hour MSF degree. The school offers scholarships and other ways to help reduce the total cost. Definitely inquire when implying about ways to help lower your tuition.
Careers
So I couldn’t find a career report, but I took the previous jobs I listed and pulled the information from the current site. A pretty good list of employers. I would imagine if you reached out to admissions or the career office you will see many more alumni working in and around Boston. This should give you a sampling of where you can find work once you graduate.
- Citi
- EMC Corp
- Federal Express
- Fidelity Investments
- Goldman Sachs
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- IBM
- Perkinelmer
- Raytheon
- State Street
- Fidelity
- State Street
- Brown Brother Harriman
- Longfellow Investment Management
- National Grid
- Everquote
- Boston Scientific
- Analog Devices
- Stanley Black & Decker
- East Boston Savings Bank
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Lots of good things happening at Bentley. Definitely should be on your short list if you want to be in Boston. I will make an effort to stay on top of this program for all of you.
Here is a link to the Bentley University MSF Program
