Bentley's MS in Finance: Theory and Practice

The top-ranked Bentley University’s Master of Science in Finance (MSF) equips professionals with the advanced financial expertise and leadership skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic global markets. Offering a Finance and Financial Analytics path, what sets this program apart is its cutting-edge curriculum, integrating financial theory with real-world application through hands-on simulations, fintech innovations and exposure to ESG investing.

Coursework that tracks topics associated with all three levels of the CFA Exam ensures graduates are prepared for leadership roles in investment management, corporate finance and financial analytics. With a strong emphasis on ethical decision-making and strategic problem-solving taught by world-class faculty, Bentley’s MSF is developing the next generation of financial leaders ready to drive organizational success.

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Ranked #1 in the U.S.

Bentley’s MSF is ranked #1 among U.S. programs in 2025 by the Financial Times, standing out in multiple areas such as salary increases, highest employment rate three months after graduation and the program's value.

STEM-Designated Program

The STEM-based Financial Analytics path equips students for over 2 million upcoming analytics jobs while allowing international students to benefit from an extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) period to gain valuable U.S. work experience without immediate employer sponsorship.

Hands-On Experience

Bentley MSF students leverage the multimillion-dollar Trading Room and tools like Bloomberg and FactSet for coursework and case studies, and students can participate in the student-run Bentley Investment Group, which invests a portion of the university's endowment.

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Ranked the #1 Graduate Finance Program in the U.S.

Bentley’s Master of Science in Finance has been rated number one in the U.S. In the Financial Times’ 2025 ranking, Bentley stood out among the U.S. schools in multiple areas including:

#1 for Alumni Salary Increase #1 for Percent o
#1 Alumni Students Employed after 3 Months
#1 in Value for Money

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Top Employers Hiring Our Graduates

The Bentley MSF prepares you for a wide range of careers, no matter the industry you are interested in. See below for a partial list of employers that our recent graduates have landed.

Fidelity Investments	State Street	Brown Brothers Harriman
Longfellow Investment Management	National Grid	Everquote
Boston Scientific	Analog Devices	Stanley Black & Decker

The MSF curriculum challenges you to learn but also to apply it in practical applications.

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Professional Partnerships

The Bentley MSF program partners with both the CFA Institute for the prestigious CFA certification, as well as with the Global Association of Risk Professionals for their increasingly important Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation.

The Bentley Investment Group (BIG)

Reviewing SEC filing and earnings releases. Pitching stocks. The work of BIG sounds more like a day in the life of a Wall Street investor — and it is.

The Future of Finance is Female

This initiative empowers women in finance through mentorship and skill-building. Participants engage in workshops and real-world projects, enhancing their leadership abilities and networking with industry leaders to support their career growth.

Practical Experience

In the Mergers and Acquisitions course, students learn hands-on by developing a fictitious acquisition plan using tools like Cap IQ, FactSet, and Morningstar. This practical project allows them to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to analyze and present effective merger strategies.

meet the faculty

Trevor Larkan

Senior Lecturer, Finance

A licensed CPA and former Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young, he brings extensive global finance experience to the classroom. He held senior roles including CFO of Sappi Fine Paper across South Africa, North America, and London, leading major M&A and financial restructuring efforts. His consulting has focused on maximizing shareholder value and corporate financial strategy. Combining technical expertise with strong client relationship skills, he also led the creation of Bentley’s CFP Board Registered Financial Planning concentration and serves as its program director.

Steve Wasserman

Senior Lecturer, Finance

Steve Wasserman brings deep corporate finance expertise to the classroom, drawing from his experience as a full-time and fractional CFO for venture-backed companies. He has led firms through turnarounds, M&A, and IPOs, and has worked closely with Wall Street to raise capital and manage investor relations. With an MBA from Babson and a background as a financial analyst, he integrates real-world finance, performance measurement, and modeling into his teaching.

Laura Young

Associate Professor, Economics

Laura Jackson Young, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is an expert in applied macroeconomics and monetary policy. Her research explores topics such as business cycles, monetary theory, and empirical macroeconomics. She teaches courses in macroeconomics, monetary policy, and econometrics, bringing data-driven insight into how economies function and respond to policy.

Kartik Raman

Professor, Finance

Professor Raman Kartik Ph.D. specializes in corporate finance, with research focused on investment decisions, agency dynamics, product markets, and financial reporting. Their work appears in top finance and accounting journals. With teaching interests in equity valuation, portfolio management, and fixed income markets, they also bring hands-on expertise in valuing complex assets such as private firms, structured securities, and alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity.

Curriculum

The Masters of Science in Finance can be completed through either a 10-course finance path or financial analytics path. The STEM-designated Financial Analytics track has a mathematical and capital market focus that will appeal to students interested in risk analysis, risk management, compliance, investment, and financial technology. Depending on prior education and experience, students may be required to take up to four pre-program foundation courses. For the most up-to-date information and detailed course descriptions, visit the Catalog.

Foundation Courses

GR521 | Managerial Statistics
GR522 | Economic Environment of the Firm
GR524 | Accounting for Decision-Making
GR526 | Calculus (Financial Analytics path only)

Core Courses (Finance Path)

Elective Courses (Finance Path)

Finance Elective (4): Any four graduate Finance electives.
Outside Elective (1): The remaining fifth elective may be in FI, or any non-FI elective at the 600 level or above

Core Courses (Financial Analytics Path)

Elective Courses (Financial Analytics Path)

Finance Elective (1): Any graduate Finance elective.
Analytics Elective (1): Any graduate elective in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

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Tuition and Aid

At Bentley, we do everything possible to make your education affordable for you and to provide the kind of return on investment you expect — and deserve. With available merit and financial aid, Bentley works with qualified applicants to help find ways to pay for their education.

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program director

Florin Morosan

Program Director and Lecturer, Finance

fmorosan@bentley.edu

Meet Your Program Director

Florin is a lecturer and the program director of the MS in Finance at Bentley University. He received an MBA and a PhD in Engineering, both from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Florin has a balanced background of quantitative and fundamental analysis skills as well as hands-on experience in the markets. He was an equity analyst at Blackstone Asia Advisors responsible for equity research on Technology, Telecom and Alternative Energy sectors in Asia. Before joining Blackstone, he developed quantitative trading strategies for Castor Pollux Securities, a start-up hedge fund in Boston. Florin Morosan also held equity research positions at Sanford Bernstein, Citigroup and Robertson Stephens and worked for McKinsey & Co. as a management consultant. His teaching interests are derivatives, investments and international finance.

Contact Florin to schedule a time to discuss your background and career goals and how these align with Bentley's MSF program.

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