SMF - Fathom
Specialized Master in Finance (SMF)
Learn to practice in real life what your professors teach you in the classroom by developing the appropriate analytical and soft skills.
Whether you're continuing on directly from a bachelor's program or looking for a career change into finance, you'll dive deep into a variety of financial issues so you can provide focused expertise to your employer right from day one.
The program features
- Areas of specialization
- 70% coverage of CFA certification curriculum
- Top-ranked faculty
- Expanded focus on financial software applications and Excel modeling
- Real-world client application challenges
What you'll Learn in SMF
- Fast-track your success – Earn your degree in just two semesters.
- Create your own path – Customize your elective coursework from four specializations.
- Practice what you learn – Apply your learning through a Core Capstone Project and a Finance Consulting Practicum with real clients.
- Develop expertise in financial software – In an intensive full-semester course, receive an expanded focus on financial software applications and excel modeling.
- Individualized attention – A small cohort allows for close interaction with SMF faculty and staff.
- Learn from the Best – Fisher finance faculty are ranked 9th worldwide in terms of publications in the top three finance journals.
- A roster of prestigious companies say “yes” to SMF – Companies including JPMorgan Chase, UBS, Citi, Accenture, EY, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, Duff & Phelps, Nationwide, Limited Brands, and Cardinal Health have hired SMF graduates over the past few years.
- An individualized approach – A dedicated career consultant will assist you with every stage of your job hunt to help you secure a role in investment management, corporate finance, commercial banking, or wherever your path takes you.
- Mentor Program – Connect with SMF alumni through the mentor program to receive guidance and advice during your studies and grow your network
- Preparation for professional certification - You will be prepared to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager exams upon completion of the SMF program.
Graduating Class Career Results (2019)
Employment Outcomes