It has been a while since I last checked in on the Georgia State University MSF program and there have been a bunch of updates that I think many of you will find interesting. This program has been around for a while now and it’s location right in the heart of Buckhead make it extremely convenient for anyone working and living in the Atlanta area.
Success Stories
Something I think is really nice and helpful is to hear from graduates how their degree and time and their university has benefited their life. GSU does an amazing job at featuring a number of these success stories for all of you to read. These programs can really catapult your career and in my experience you get back what you put in. Below are a number of recent stories from graduates.
M.S. in Finance Alum Drives Results for Clients Across the World
M.S. in Finance Alum Drives Results for Clients Across the World
“The program equipped Jain with time management and prioritization skills, which he leverages daily at Synpulse, a boutique management and consulting strategy firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. Upon his graduation in 2022, he landed a full-time position as a consultant, and has since been promoted to senior consultant.”
“At Robinson, I developed a deep understanding of the wealth management and retirement industries, gaining insights into the structure and management of 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs, and investment strategies in the U.S. market,” he said.
Meet “All Rounder” Master’s in Finance Student Vidit Kanoi
Meet “All Rounder” Master’s in Finance Student Vidit Kanoi
“Kanoi began his graduate studies in August 2023 and quickly became a standout student. He serves as chief operating officer of the college’s Portfolio Management Team, a group of students who manage the aforementioned stock portfolio donated by Bank of America. The team meets weekly to discuss financial and economic data accessed through the college’s Bloomberg Service Terminals, ultimately making decisions on buying, selling, and trading shares.”
“Kanoi also works as a graduate assistant with faculty members Rasha Ashraf and Milind Shrikande. As part of the role, he researches national and global finance trends from the past 35 years and reviews academic journals, practitioner journals, and mainstream media to determine the lead or lag between the academic and corporate worlds.”
Experienced Banking Professional Pursues Master’s in Finance After 8-Year Hiatus
Experienced Banking Professional Pursues Master’s in Finance After 8-Year Hiatus
“The program has allowed Senapathy to combine her deep banking experience with a new understanding of corporate development, financial markets, and financial technology.”
“Senapathy heavily prepares for every class, project, and exam, and received validation for her hard work when she earned a 4.0 GPA as well as the “Most Thorough” student award from her academic department. She currently works as a graduate assistant in the Department of Finance and as a finance intern with software company o9 Solutions.”
Meet Best Engaging Finance Student Serin Silue
Meet Best Engaging Finance Student Serin Silue
“Between the internship and experiential learning opportunities at Robinson, Silue has gained hands-on experience with financial technology tools. He also opted to earn an additional Graduate Certificate in Fintech Innovation, a sequence of four classes that will deepen his understanding of the impact of fintech on the financial services field.”
“Silue’s education isn’t purely theoretical. The curriculum includes the utilization of tools and relevant technologies.”
Admissions
Below is the remaining deadlines for any of you interested in applying.
- Round 4 Deadline – May 5, 2025
- Round 5 Deadline – Rolling
Tuition (as of March 2025)
- Georgia residents: $38,438
- Non-Georgia residents: $45,675
- Out-of-Country residents: $46,545
2023 Placement Report
I love seeing placement reports as most students go into a specialize masters with the goal of changing careers or starting their career. Let me lay out some data points on this report and I will give my thoughts after.
- 88.5% Employed within 3 months
- $80,077 Average Salary
- 49% Average Salary Increase
Employment is pretty solid within 3 months. I would be curious what this looks like at the 6 month mark. A lot of students are currently employed so the 49% increase in salary is a great indicator.
Miscellaneous
The GSU MSF is launching a new course in the Fall of 2025 – FI 8092 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Finance
The program has always been good at incorporating current topics into their curriculum.
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That is the update for now. Love reading about the student stories as well as seeing the continued innovation of the programs curriculum. Atlanta has seen non-stop growth and being able to study right in one of the most vibrant parts of the city is an incredible advantage.
Here is a link to the Georgia State University MSF Program
