Financial Modeling. Valuation. Pricing. Portfolio Management. And more.
The world of finance has become increasingly complex, and a deep understanding of cutting-edge methodologies is essential for success. The Vanderbilt MS Finance is a challenging quantitative program that provides graduates with these essential tools, allowing them to immediately contribute as valuable members of your team.
Outstanding Analytical Curriculum
Vanderbilt MSF students enroll in a common set of core courses, including managerial finance, investments, corporate valuation, economics, econometrics and accounting. This rigorous curriculum provides a solid foundation for quantitative analyses including optimal asset allocation, financial modeling and forecasting. Students then customize their degree by choosing from a wide array of MBA electives. Those pursuing an analyst position, for example, might study mergers and acquisitions, equity markets and financial statement analysis. Those seeking positions in trading will include courses in derivatives, bond markets and risk management. As a result, all students master advanced and relevant skills that give them the ability to succeed. Please click here to view the full curriculum list.
Taught by the Best
The professors, some of the most respected in the field of finance, are not only grounded in financial theory, but are deeply connected to the daily world of business. Their research has made a strong impact on the world of finance, from sweeping reforms at NASDAQ to the development of market indexes for the Chicago Board of Trade. Click here to read more about the Vanderbilt Finance faculty.
Skills to Succeed
Vanderbilt MSF students not only master the fundamentals of finance, they develop the necessary proficiency in strategic analysis and the skills to transform financial theory into business opportunities. MSF students also learn the keys to business success: communication, teamwork and leadership. And by working alongside Vanderbilt's talented MBA students from all over the world, MSF students develop an even broader understanding of the finance industry and global financial issues.
Career Paths
Students are hired by both corporations and a variety of financial institutions throughout the banking and investment industries. Please click here to read more about typical career paths of MS Finance students.
MSF Employment Report
2007 Graduating Class Placement Statistics
The MSF class of 2007, who graduated in May, included 17 highly quantitative students who were diverse in both geography and background.
Within four months of graduation, 100 percent of students have accepted positions.
Average Starting Salary: $62,893
Average Signing Bonus: $8,938
MSF graduates with significant professional experience generally earn a higher salary.
Placement - Geographic Distribution
36% South
29% West/Southwest
14% Midwest
14% International
7% Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
Companies Hiring Vanderbilt MSF Students
ABN Amro, Accenture, Archon, Carreker, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Citi Cards, Citigroup, Cummins, DaVita Inc., Dayton Power and Light, Equity Management Associates, FedEx, Harrah's Entertainment, The Hartford, HSBC, KPMG, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Keegan, Piedmont Investment Advisors, Porter White, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Proflowers.com, Raymond James, Redhill Realty Investors, Redwood Trust, Ronin Capital, Salem Partners, Scott Madden Management Consulting, Stephens Inc.
Read Vanderbilt MSF career success stories here
Profile - Class of 2008
Class Size: 31
Mean GMAT: 700
Mean GPA: 3.42
Female: 52%
U.S. Minorities: 13%
U.S. Citizen/Permanent Residents: 45%
Non-U.S. Citizens: 55%
Countries Represented: 7
Mean Age: 23
0-2 Years Work Experience: 87%
3+ Years Work Experience: 13%
How to Recruit MSF Students
We offer many simple, efficient ways for you to recruit MSF students.
Posting Positions
If you have available positions that you would like to share with Vanderbilt MSF students, contact us and we will post the position for free on our internal recruiting site. If you currently post positions for Vanderbilt MBA students through the Owen Career Management Center or for Vanderbilt students through the Vanderbilt Career Center, you can post positions for MSF students using the same systems. Just be sure to mention you would like to see MSF resumes.
Resume Book
Resumes for the Class of 2009 are available in hard-copy and electronic formats free of charge. Email Patrick Slay at patrick.slay@owen.vanderbilt.edu or call him at 615-322-4076 to order a resume book.
On-Campus Recruiting and Interviews-
On-campus interviewing is a convenient way to meet our students. We will help you choose a date, select interviewees and set a schedule. You are also welcome to present information about your company to our students at any time during the academic year.
Off-Campus Recruiting - City Treks
If you cannot visit Nashville, consider participating in one of our off-campus City Treks to meet and interview MSF students. Company participation in city treks is free. Please contact us for the current schedule.
International Students
We encourage you to consider international students for both domestic and international positions. The hiring process is not difficult. For more information, just contact us and we will be happy to help.
For More Information
To request a resume book or discuss your recruiting needs, please contact:
Patrick Slay
Associate Director, Career Management Center
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
(615) 322-322-4076
patrick.slay@owen.vanderbilt.edu
