School of Business · MSFIN
MSc in Finance (MSFIN)
Corporate finance, investments and derivatives, mapped to CFA Level 1, with trading room sessions in every term and an applied valuation project.
Who it is for
- Professionals with 2 or more years of experience in banking, corporate finance, audit, consulting or treasury
- Career changers with a quantitative degree and at least 2 years of work experience
- Candidates preparing for CFA Level 1 alongside a postgraduate qualification
Where students come from
What you will study
- Term 1. Corporate finance, financial reporting, quantitative methods
- Term 2. Investments, derivatives, fixed income
- Term 3. One track (asset management, corporate finance or risk) plus an applied valuation project
- All terms. Trading room sessions run across all three terms
Entry requirements
| Degree | A completed bachelor degree from a recognised university. |
|---|---|
| Minimum CGPA | 3.2 on the 4.0 scale. Grades on other scales are converted first using the country grade equivalency table. |
| Work experience | At least 2 years of full-time work experience by the intake start date. Internships and part-time work are not counted. |
| English | IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90. Waived if your bachelor degree was taught and examined in English. |
| Referees | Two referees. At least one must be a current or recent line manager. |
- Consider the MSc in Management if you have less than 2 years of work experience.
- Consider the MSc in Business Analytics if you want a data and modelling focus rather than markets.
Fees
- Programme fee
- SGD 58,000 for the full programme, including GST
- Paying the fee
- Full-time: two instalments, at the start of Term 1 and Term 2. Part-time: four instalments, one each semester.
- Application fee
- SGD 100, paid at submission, non-refundable
- Deposit
- SGD 5,000 within 21 days of your offer, counted towards tuition
Fees cover tuition, course materials and health insurance for full-time students. They do not cover housing, living costs or the Student's Pass fee. See fees and policies.
Intakes & deadlines
| Intake | Classes start | Application deadline | Census date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 | 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM SGT | 25 Jan 2027 |
| August 2027 | 9 Aug 2027 | 31 May 2027, 11:59 PM SGT | 23 Aug 2027 |
Late applications are not accepted. References are due seven days after the application deadline.
Scholarships
Finance Merit Award
- Who it is for
- CGPA 3.6 or above on the 4.0 scale and 3 or more years of full-time work experience.
- How to apply
- Automatic. No separate form. Assessed at offer stage.
- Notes
- One award per candidate.
Women in Finance Scholarship
- Who it is for
- Open to women applicants who meet the entry requirements. Assessed on the scholarship statement, not on CGPA alone.
- How to apply
- A separate 500-word statement uploaded with the application, ticked in the scholarship section of the form.
- Notes
- Six awards per academic year across both intakes.
One award per candidate. See all scholarships.
Careers
Hiring is concentrated in banking, asset management and corporate finance. Most common first roles:
- Investment banking analyst
- Corporate finance associate
- Research analyst
- Risk analyst
Typical employers: Regional and global banks, asset managers, insurers, corporate treasury teams. Source: School of Business Graduate Employment Survey 2025, n=96, 91% response rate. Salaries are gross monthly pay in Singapore dollars, excluding bonuses. Placement is not guaranteed.
Events
MSc Finance: Curriculum and CFA Alignment
24 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM SGT · 60 minutes
How the core courses map to CFA Level 1, plus the part-time route and admissions requirements.
Careers in Asset Management: Alumni Q&A
6 Aug 2026, 7:00 PM SGT · 60 minutes
Three alumni working in asset management and corporate finance answer questions on hiring and first roles.
Recordings are sent by email on request. Sessions for the next intake will be listed on the events page.
How to apply
Follow the admissions process. Alongside the standard documents, this programme asks for:
- One 500-word statement on your career goals in finance
- Optional: CFA registration or exam result, if any
- Evidence of at least 2 years of full-time work: employment letters or three recent payslips