Master in Finance Student Experience

Academic and personal growth in a dynamic, energizing city.

As a MiF student, your experience extends well beyond the classroom. You’ll spend your days learning alongside peers who challenge and support you, and your time outside of class exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and professional opportunities.

Living and studying at a world-class university in a global city means your learning continues both inside and outside the classroom.

Chicago brings opportunity, energy, and community at every turn.

Chicago offers MiF students the best of both worlds. In downtown Chicago, Booth’s Gleacher Center places students in the heart of the city’s business and financial districts. In Hyde Park, students benefit from a close-knit campus community rooted in the University of Chicago.

Together, these settings provide access to global firms, diverse industries, cultural experiences, and neighborhoods that make Chicago a dynamic and supportive place to live.

Your first professional network—and one that lasts.

The Asness and Liew MiF Program is intentionally cohort-based, creating a strong sense of connection from the first days of Boothcamp through graduation. Students study, collaborate, and grow together, forming relationships that extend well beyond the program.

This shared experience builds trust, confidence, and a professional network that supports students throughout their careers.

Connection, balance, and shared experience.

MiF students engage with Booth’s broader social community through student-led groups, informal gatherings, and shared experiences across campus and the city. Whether collaborating on projects, exploring Chicago, or spending time together outside of class, students build friendships alongside professional skills.

The result is an experience that balances academic growth with community and connection.