Stevens Institute of Technology

What you'll study

The Stevens portion is a STEM-designated master’s in Finance blending technology, analytics and finance. Sample course work includes:

• MGT 700 Econometrics — building and estimating statistical models of economic processes, covering regression theory, qualitative choice models (probit/logit) and simultaneous equations.
• FIN 638 Corporate Finance — topics such as leverage and WACC, bankruptcy and recapitalizations, currency hedging, stock options, private equity valuation, M&A, and issuance of securities; assumes mastery of foundational managerial finance topics.
• FE 535 Introduction to Financial Risk Management — sources and classification of risk, hedging and derivatives, Bayesian analysis for incomplete information, portfolio beta, diversification and risk metrics.
• FIN 620 Financial Econometrics — data analysis and econometric methods applied to finance problems including time series, multivariate, factor and Bayesian models for volatility forecasting, risk management, portfolio optimization and asset pricing; hands-on work with historical databases and testing trading/investment strategies.
• FE 511 Introduction to Bloomberg & Thomson-Reuters — instruction on financial data availability and practical use of market data across equities, futures, FX, options, swaps, CDS and interest rate instruments.

Entry requirements

Applicants follow the coordinated admissions between Stevens School of Business and SKVM's NMIMS. The program requires full-time enrollment at NMIMS for the first year (12 credits) and full-time enrollment at Stevens for the finance portion (24 credits). GMAT/GRE scores are optional for Stevens master’s applicants; submit them only if they reflect your potential for graduate success.

Career prospects

The curriculum emphasizes practical skills and exposure to tools used by Wall Street and global financial institutions, preparing graduates for roles in investment management, risk management, trading, corporate finance and related analytics-driven finance positions. The program’s STEM designation also makes international students eligible for a 24‑month OPT extension.

Scholarships & funding angle

No specific scholarship details are provided on the program page. Prospective students should consult Stevens’ Office of Graduate Admissions and NMIMS financial aid offices for available merit or need-based awards, assistantships and external funding opportunities.