MS in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis Program

Top roles in investment banking, asset management, and equity research require a deep, expert mastery of financial data. The STEM-designated MS in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis (MSAFA) program at Columbia Business School is a rigorous three-semester program designed to turn accounting data into actionable investment intelligence. Studying in the financial capital of the world, you will master doctoral-level analysis and graduate ready to make critical investment decisions on day one.

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Evaluate True Corporate Performance

This intensive training program connects rigorous accounting analysis directly to investment valuation. You will graduate with the precise analytical skills needed to evaluate company performance and determine true market value.

STEM-Designated Degree

This three-semester program is ideal for individuals seeking to excel in investment analysis through advanced accounting expertise.

Top Faculty

Led by world-class researchers and industry veterans, you’ll develop the acumen to reshape the future of finance.

Hands-On Learning

Leverage New York City’s finance hub for networking, internships, and career growth.

MSAFA Class Entering 2025

3.9

Average Undergraduate GPA

< 2

Years Work Experience

23

Average Age

Alumni in Action

Being in New York City allows me to leverage the finance and banking industry to the fullest, given the proximity of the campus to Wall Street. Almost every weekend, I have found myself in an event connecting with people from firms like JPMorgan, HSBC, etc. to understand the various roles these institutions play in the economy.

Gautham KanthasamyMSAFA ‘21

The MSAFA program stood out to me because it offers a combination of PhD-level courses and MBA classes… It felt like the right balance between academic depth and practical exposure.

Valeria ParedesMSAFA ‘26

The MSAFA program at Columbia is one of the few that combines the rigorous curriculum of doctoral and MBA courses. It affords a perfect marriage of a strong academic foundation and practical learning.

Varenya RaoMSAFA ‘21

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Be on the cutting edge in NYC.

As business evolves, you can experience it firsthand here in New York City. Studying at Columbia Business School is your best advantage to observing changes and trends up close. You will also meet current executives and industry leaders in person, whether when they come to campus as a guest lecturer or distinguished speaker, or when you take a short subway ride to meet them right here in New York City.

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