Yale University - Master in Asset Management

Yale University - Master in Asset Management

One year STEM program

Location
New Haven, CT 06511
Application deadline
January 9, 2025
The Master’s in Asset Management program is a STEM-eligible, quantitatively intense nine-month program that was developed by the late David Swensen ’80 PhD, Yale’s former chief investments officer and the pioneer of the “Yale Model” and Tobias Moskowitz, Dean Takahashi ’80 B.A., ’83 M.P.P.M. Professor of Finance and a principal at AQR Capital Management. Focusing on ethical and responsible investing, they designed a unique program dedicated to the merging of academic theory and practice.

Students in this program will receive training in all aspects of asset management, including investment selection, asset allocation, portfolio management, and risk management, with a focus on forward-looking quantitative methods and new technologies in this rapidly changing field.

For anyone interested in finance with exposure to quantitative coursework, or anyone considering applying a computer science or engineering background to the investment industry, the Yale SOM Master’s in Asset Management program can provide a specialized skillset to secure a job in a field where your background will be highly valued.

The Master’s in Asset Management has one admissions cycle, with the Class of 2026 application due date scheduled for early January 2025. The new application will become available this fall. Please check the website for updates.

Want to know more about the Master’s in Asset Management students? Check out our Class of 2024 profile and our highlighted Master's in Asset Management student profiles.

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Wonderful program to break into asset management, especially for those with quantitative background
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2024
Overall the AM program is amazing. The admissions team assess candidates holistically, and they want to know you as a person, your vision, and your motivation to apply for the program. The core courses reaches a balance between quantitative and qualitative parts of asset management - the courses are quantitative, intense, and data driven, which equips students with the ability to analyze financial data to have a better understanding of the market movements, the drivers/factors of returns, and to better develop trading strategies. More importantly, a lot of the professors of the program also work at hedge funds such as AQR as practitioners. Therefore, students are taught not only the theories on paper but also how these theories are applied and implemented in the real-world, which is super valuable. Students are welcome to talk to career development coaches to practice their interview skills and seek their advice all the time.
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Highly Recommend
Class of
2025
Academic rigor and diversity. This program features great professors who are renowned practitioners/researchers. It provides a wide range of course options, not only within Yale SOM but also across other grad schools and the undergrad program. It also attracts a diverse cohort of students with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
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The admission process was seamless, with a holistic approach that takes into account all aspects of your profile. The courses are incredibly challenging and of the highest caliber, taught by world-renowned experts who are leaders in their fields.
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The Ultimate Path to Success
Class of
2025
The program is exceptional, offering an unparalleled educational experience. The curriculum is a perfect blend of theory and practical application, taught by world-class faculty with deep industry expertise. Students benefit from access to cutting-edge resources, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong alumni network. Highly recommended!
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Excellent Program
Class of
2025
Yale’s Asset Management program stands out for its perfect theory and hands-on experience mix. The professors are knowledgeable and deeply involved in the industry, bringing real-world perspectives into the classroom. The program does a fantastic job of preparing students for the complexities of investment management, emphasizing developing both technical skills and strategic thinking. Plus, the access to networking events, internships, and top-tier resources gives students a real edge in the job market. It's an ideal program for anyone serious about a career in asset management.
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Generalized opportunity
Class of
2025
For a 1 year program student placements are good (factoring in the benefit of being able to work earlier but the cost of no internship opportunities during the summer). Professors are excellent as well as the people in the program. Since the program is highly selective admissions is able to create a well functioning, diverse cohort.
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Excellent program - Crafting the next generation of CIOs
Class of
2025
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Can highly recommend:

Great admissions experience for an ultra selective program. Admissions forms a holistic perspective on your profile and does a great job at creating a class of people with different experiences.

Strong community spirit among the 65 students in the program. We help each other driven by positive sum thinking.

Course quality simply unmatched. Professors come from the industry and craft their lectures around first-hand experience. You can tell they have skin in the game and have walked the talk.
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