Outlook: Bright with a strong chance of positive ROI

Graduating with a master's degree in finance means you'll be entering the finance workplace at a time when specialization commands a premium that an undergraduate degree alone can't match.

A recent survey of corporate recruiters shows 62% of all companies plan to hire Master of Finance grads for their finance roles (GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey, 2023).

Invest in an option-rich future

A Master of Finance degree opens doors, accelerates careers, and equips you with the skills you need to pursue the profession you want. Master of Finance graduates frequently enjoy rewarding work in the following positions and industries:

  • Asset management
  • Assistant bond manager
  • Bond analyst
  • Business development
  • Commercial banking
  • Consulting
  • Corporate finance
  • Country risk analyst
  • Credit rating analyst
  • ETF & index investing analyst
  • Financial advisor
  • Financial leadership program associate
  • Financial management analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Financial regulation
  • Financial reporting
  • Investment banking analyst
  • Investment planning
  • Investment research
  • Investor relations
  • Mergers & acquisitions analyst
  • Money management
  • Private wealth management
  • Real estate
  • Research and publications analyst
  • Risk management
  • Trading
  • Treasury and cash management
  • Underwriting
  • Venture capital and private equity

Get expert guidance

Your Master of Finance degree will change the trajectory of your career. And when it comes to shaping your career choices, we have expert guidance to guide you in your journey.

Tippie’s Career Services Center has expert professionals who provide comprehensive career coaching and guidance throughout your job search process. We’ll even help you establish career plans and hone your job search skills.

As a master's student in finance, you’ll get individualized support for your job and internship searches, interview prep, mock interviews, salary negotiation guidance, and more. We’ll also help you build relationships with alumni and employers whose careers intersect your areas of interest.

Black and gold opens doors around the world

As a Tippie Master of Finance grad, you'll be a part of the robust Tippie alumni network spanning over 50,000 business professionals and influencers around the world. And this is just one part of the greater University of Iowa community of 270,000+ alumni.

With many regional and city-specific events to attend and connections in the top firms around the world, you'll have the opportunity to connect and cultivate your own professional network anywhere your career takes you.