MSF
Career Management
MS Program's Career Management team has a consistently excellent record for assisting employment-seeking students. We guide students through the recruitment process and help employers connect with students.

Launch Your Career

In addition to teaching the skills needed to thrive in careers in finance, a Texas McCombs Master of Science degree helps prepare students for the step from graduate school into the professional world. Our Career Management team provides a variety of resources to our students to help them prepare for the rigorous recruiting season, including:

Career Coaching

  • One-on-one coaching sessions with dedicated career coaching team
  • Resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn development
  • Mock interviews with a career coach
  • Case interviewing prep and mock case interview assistance

Program-Specific Workshops and Networking Events

  • Program-specific career education and workshops taught by career coaches and industry experts
  • Networking events (including with MS Advisory Council board)
  • Industry Career Consultants for each program available for individual appointments
  • Mock interviews with corporate partners
  • Guest speaker events

Career Discovery Events

  • MS Industry Fridays, featuring top Austin/US employers
  • Access to multiple career fairs throughout UT’s campus

Job Board

  • Access to the McCombs-exclusive job board
Meet Your Career Coach, Yesenia
The MSF program equips students with the technical and analytical skills to be successful in the field of finance. Coursework includes Advanced Valuation and Financial Modeling to Managerial Economics and Investment Theory and Practice, all of which complements a practicum class with a chance to work with real-world companies and gain hands on experience.
Yesenia Roman, MSF Career Coach

MSF Career Opportunities

MSF Program Director, John Butler, shares the value of the Texas McCombs Master of Science in Finance degree. Our students check all the boxes that potential employers are looking for.

MSF Graduates' Average Salary By Industry

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$84K
Financial Services
% of Accepts: 43%
MSF Class of 2023
$84K
Consulting
% of Accepts: 26%
MSF Class of 2023
$71K
Real Estate
% of Accepts: 6%
MSF Class of 2023
$83K
Energy
% of Accepts: 6%
MSF Class of 2023

Students, want help with your resume, interview prep, and more?

Our Students Get Results
We are dedicated to helping employers build their brand on campus and to increase visibility to potential candidates. Additionally, we are happy to meet with recruiters for one-on-one strategy meetings and to offer recommendations for the development of company involvement at McCombs.
MSF Advisory Council
The MSF Advisory Council is comprised of industry leaders who advise MSF staff on the development of the program. Members have the opportunity to participate in MSF practicum projects, networking events, and student treks.
Employers, Reach Out Today
Contact us to view resume books or discuss recruiting.
MS Finance Testimonial
The MSF gave me the opportunity to explore many fields within finance with professors who care, create long-lasting friendships with my peers, and gave me the skills I needed to accelerate my career all within one year.
Ashley Illardo, Dimensional Fund Advisors, MSF Alum