Program Overview
The Finance at Harvard University is a Master programme in Business & Management, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Economics
- Foundations of Real-World Economics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Topics in Labor Economics
- Microfinance: Financial Services for the Poor
- Strategy, Conflict, and Cooperation
- The Economics of Emerging Markets: Asia and Eastern Europe
- Enterprise Risk Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To begin the admission process, you choose one of the following paths.
Admission Path A
This path consists of:
- One organizational behavior course or business rhetoric course
- To register for an organizational behavior course, you must pass the critical reading and writing skills test.
- One principles of finance course
- One accounting course
You need to have an undergraduate degree to begin taking degree-applicable courses. The admission courses must be 4-credit, graduate-level courses. You complete all admission courses with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.
Admission Path B
This alternative path consists of:
- HBX CORe course, Harvard Business School\'s online credential that introduces students to the language of business (noncredit or credit)
- One organizational behavior or business rhetoric course, taken at the graduate level (you must have an undergraduate degree to take this course for admission)
Achieve a passing grade for HBX CORe and a B grade or higher in the other admission course\xc2\x97achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher\xc2\x97and you qualify for admission.
Please note: HBX CORe does not count for credit toward the degree (even the credit version) and does not replace the principles of finance or accounting degree requirements, so you will still need to complete those courses after admission to the program. You may take CORe before you finish an undergraduate degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Harvard University
Harvard University
Cambridge, United States
Harvard University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 5 year(s)