MS in Financial Economics Program

The global financial landscape moves fast. To lead it, you need more than basic financial skills. Columbia Business School’s STEM-eligible MS in Financial Economics (MSFE) program combines the deep quantitative tools of a PhD with the practical business insights of an MBA. Based in the heart of New York City, this intensive program gives you the exact mathematical and analytical tools required to solve complex financial problems and launch a high-impact career in global finance.

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Connect Advanced Theory to Practice

The MSFE curriculum focuses on advanced tools in financial economics, econometrics, machine learning, and data science. You will learn to apply these quantitative skills directly to solve complex, real-world problems in investing and asset management.

STEM-Designated Degree

Over four-semesters, you’ll gain the quantitative and theoretical tools for a successful career in finance.

Top Faculty

Collaborate with world-class researchers and industry veterans, who will inspire you to solve complex problems.

Hands-On Learning

Leverage New York City’s finance hub to access unparalleled networking with top finance professionals and firms.

MSFE Class Entering 2025

3.9

Average Undergraduate GPA

< 3

Years Work Experience

23

Average Age

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MSFE Class Profile

Alumni in Action

The MSFE program at Columbia Business School gave me the flexibility to explore different products and areas across the fixed income space, and the industry panels and alumni connections really helped me understand market dynamics and the different career paths out there.

Yuxuan Dong, MSFE ‘26

The MSFE program at Columbia Business School is the perfect program for me, because of its strategic combination of rigorous PhD-level training and wide exposure to the real-life business environment.

Tong Zhang, MSFE ‘19

The MS in Financial Economics is a unique program that allows students to take two years of heavy PhD classes in finance and economics… I wanted to have an intense academic experience but still be able to benefit from a business school environment, which provides plenty of networking opportunities and personal/professional growth.

Rafael Ferreira, MSFE ‘19

Business is evolving fast.
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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