MS in Investment Management

Today's investment management professionals need more sophisticated management practices and professional training. Graduates need rigorous analytical training and practical understanding beyond that offered in general business programs.

The MS in Investment Management program is designed to meet this need.

The program trains students in leading-edge theory and practice in the field of investment management. Students gain expertise in the design, management, and marketing of investment products. See our Curriculum for more information.

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A Note from the Faculty Director

Investment management is a great business. The stakes are high, the competition keen and it's a lot of fun when you're successful! The MSIM Program was developed to really move your career ahead in investment management, and we're thrilled that many of our graduates have taken advantage of the opportunities offered by this degree.

-MSIM Faculty Director, Scott Stewart, CFA

Professor Scott Stewart joined Boston University in 2001 after a 16-year fund management career, including founding and leading a $45 billion global investment team at Fidelity Investments. A PhD graduate of Cornell University, he remains active in investing and conducts academic research on institutional investors, financial technology and portfolio management. Scott teaches the two MSIM portfolio management courses.

CFA Program Partner®

Boston University’s MS in Investment Management Program is the first graduate program in the United States to be named a CFA Program Partner. As such, MSIM provides the background necessary for preparing for the CFA® exams. See the CFA® section for more information.

World Class Faculty and Cutting Edge Research

The MS in Investment Management Program courses are taught by faculty who have extensive experience with real life investments as well as have experience teaching. This blend of real world knowledge and the art of teaching research keep them current on market trends, new technologies, and best practices.

Professor Scott Stewart, Faculty Director, MS in Investment Management, recently co-authored an article published in the Journal of Business and Economic Studies. The article (see pg.88), “Why Do Institutional Plan Sponsors Hire and Fire Their Investment Managers?” was written with Jeffrey Heisler of Gottex Funds, the founder of the MSIM Program and a member of the MSIM Advisory Board; Christopher R. Knittel; and John J. Neumann.