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MS Finance Class Profile

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GLOBAL CLASS PROFILE

DOMESTIC

  • Kentucky
  • Virginia
  • Indiana
  • Illinois
  • California
  • Florida
  • South Dakota

INTERNATIONAL

  • India
  • Taiwan
  • China
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Russia
  • Lebanon
  • United States of America
 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

"Investments class was my favorite. It was a really challenging class, but it was very useful for the career I am pursuing. I truly enjoyed every minute of it."

ALEJANDRO SERRANO
MS FINANCE '19

Senior Financial Analyst, Treasury
Ferrara
Chicago, IL

Alejandro Serrano
 

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

  • Mathematics
  • Finance
  • Engineering
  • Agribusiness
  • Business Administration Management
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Actuarial Science
  • Statistics
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Information Systems
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Fabricio D'Almeida

"Purdue University’s MS Finance program makes use of a team-based cohort model that simulates a true business environment. We prepare students for fnancial and analytical roles in a wide range of industries, from corporate titans to the public sector to banking. The program draws on experiential learning and access to the top minds in finance, and the smaller class size offers impactful access to faculty.”

FABRICIO D'ALMEIDA

Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance

 

UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS

  • Purdue University
  • Indiana University
  • Iowa State University
  • University of Nebraska
  • University of Miami
  • Florida International University
  • University of Colorado
  • Ball State University
  • Santa Clara University
  • Syracuse University
  • Manipal University
  • National University of Singapore
  • Thapar University
  • National Cheng Kung University
  • Nanjing University
  • Moscow State University
  • University of Mumbai
  • Univeristy of Toronto
  • Amity University
  • And many more...
 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

"Krannert is rigorous without being back-breaking. I have gotten my hands dirty in a wide variety of spheres within finance. Classes go beyond the basics and challenge my ability to learn quickly. I feel confident that my master’s will be the cornerstone on which I build my career.”

GRAYDON CHISHOLM
MS FINANCE '21

Investment Banking Analyst
SVB Leerink
Manhattan, NY

Graydon Chisholm
 

Successful Student Attributes

True Grit

Krannert students unlock their full potential during their academic journey. Challenges reveal the mettle of a Boilermaker. Our students are tenacious and can be relied upon to see a job through, all while balancing their studies, work, and family life.

Pioneering Spirit

At the heart of Purdue University is a passion for discovery, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit. Krannert students blaze their own paths, never settling for the status quo.

Initiative

We look ahead and forever move forward. Krannert master’s students apply classroom learning and newly developed skills to their professional development plan and their workplace, creating value for themselves and their companies long before graduation.

The "It" Factor

Moxie? Check. Magnetism? Check. Charisma that demands attention? Check.

Enriching Contributor

Krannert students enrich the school and their cohort, elevating the learning experience for all. Here, diversity transcends ethnicity or gender into realms of thought, industry, and academic background.

Emotional Intelligence

Krannert students unlock their full potential during their academic journey. Challenges reveal the mettle of a Boilermaker. Our students are tenacious and can be relied upon to see a job through, all while balancing their studies, work, and family life.

True Grit

Great leaders communicate effectively and with great empathy. Krannert students are great leaders in training who learn to manage themselves and their relationships with self and social awareness, upping their Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EIQ).

Problem-Solving Skills

At Krannert we roll up our sleeves and dig deep into a problem. Success requires us to approach questions from a variety of angles, combining a solid academic foundation with a flair for the creative. And we are successful.