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Your Future in Finance Starts Here

Stand out in a field growing nearly three times the national average.1

Earn your master’s.
Advance your career.

Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment, and get a head start on your application.

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100% Online or Hybrid

Complete the program fully online or pursue a mix of on-campus and online coursework that suits your schedule.  

Tuition Under $24K

Earn your degree and advance your career at an affordable tuition.

No Prerequisites or GMAT/GRE Required

Learn foundational coursework and become equipped as a finance professional regardless of your background. 

Optional Concentrations

Customize your degree with an optional concentration in business analytics or data science — or choose any elective courses that fit your goals. 

Master High-Value Finance Skills

Our M.S. in Finance integrates hands-on financial application with theory. Students utilize industry-standard tools to navigate financial theory and insights while creating a portfolio of industry-aligned, relevant projects to showcase to employers.

Stand out With In-Demand Certifications

Merrimack’s M.S. in Finance curriculum is aligned with a range of certifications:

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Exam
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Exam
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Exam
  • Bloomberg Certification
  • FactSet Certification

Jobs in Finance

Merrimack’s M.S. in Finance readies you for a wide spectrum of financial roles and industries, including:

Personal Financial Advisor

$102,140

Median annual salary

Financial Risk Specialist

$106,090

Median annual salary

Real Estate Investment Analyst

$112,359

Average annual salary

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025; Indeed, 2025

Apply Now – M.S. in Finance Deadlines

Term
International Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Classes Begin
Summer I
N/A
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Summer II
N/A
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026
Fall I
Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
Summer I
International Application Deadline
N/A
Application Deadline
Monday, April 27, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, May 11, 2026
Summer II
International Application Deadline
N/A
Application Deadline
Monday, June 22, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, July 6, 2026
Fall I
International Application Deadline
Monday, July 6, 2026
Application Deadline
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Forge Your Path to Financial Expertise

Boost your earning potential and accelerate your career with an M.S. in Finance. 

Get Started Today

1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

*This applies to new students entering the Summer I 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Does not include MBA, MED, CAGS, Post-MSN Certificate, CPA and CMA Exam Preparation Certificate. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course.