The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Finance

Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Format
Full time
Duration
16 months
Start date
25 August, 2026
Application deadline
14 March, 2026

Ohio State's STEM-designated Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) program begins with a pre-term, followed by a fall semester spent building in-depth foundational finance knowledge. You'll personalize electives and hands-on learning experiences to prepare you for a finance career.

MASTER THE TOOLS: Today's finance roles require cross-disciplinary skills. At Fisher, you'll learn how to use financial software, solve real business challenges, dive deep into finance issues and build the leadership abilities necessary to excel as a high-performing finance professional.

SELECT YOUR PATH: Choose from four specialization tracks - corporate finance, investment management, risk management or real estate - and collaborate with peers and engage with specific employers in those areas. You can even create and forge a unique specialization track.

ALL UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS WELCOME: The SMF program is a diverse, global experience that welcomes non-business students who possess quantitative aptitude. No work experience is required.

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Admission requirements

Age
21 / 24 / 40 (Min / Avg / Max)
Work experience (years)
1 / 15 (Avg / Max)
GPA
3
TOEFL
100+
IELTS
7+
Fisher College of Business is #6 among public universities in Finance (#28 overall) by U.S. News & World Report (Specialties 2025-26)

Student body

Male students
73%
Female students
27%
Countries represented
7

Career

Average post-MBA salary
75254 EUR
Companies that are recruiting from our MBA program
https://fisher.osu.edu/graduate/smf/smf-career-outcomes

Accreditations

AACSB

Campus

Address: 100 Gerlach Hall, 2018 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America