Programs

Program Introduction

Overview

Since its inception in 2009, the Master of Finance (MF) program —the flagship program of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University — has consistently upheld its core educational philosophy: professional, international, and market-oriented. The two-year, full-time curriculum is taught entirely in English by world-class faculty recruited directly from prestigious institutions worldwide. The program offers two specialized tracks — Finance (MF-General) and Financial Technology (MF-FinTech) — each combining a cutting-edge curriculum, an internationally oriented academic structure, and deep industry engagement aligned with global standards.

In the Financial Times (FT) Masters in Finance 2026 Ranking, the SAIF MF program ranked No. 6 globally, where alumni average salary three years after graduation ranked No. 1 in the world, Value for Money ranked No. 2 globally, and the employment rate within three months after graduation remained at 100%. The program previously achieved the No. 1 position in Asia for three consecutive editions and, since 2024, has been solidly placed in the global top 10 for three consecutive years. Currently, SAIF MF is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious finance programs in Asia.

Program Highlights

Program Tracks

MF-General Track
Track Focus
Since its inception, the General track's curriculum framework has been benchmarked against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has been continuously refined in line with financial market developments in China and abroad, covering courses in financial accounting, financial markets, derivatives, and more.
Career Outlook
▪ Investment banking and consulting
▪ Investment and asset management
▪ Sales and trading
▪ Equity & Industry Research
▪ Management trainee at large corporates

MF-FinTech Track
Track Focus
The FinTech track emphasizes rigorous training in finance, statistics & machine learning, and computing applications.
Career Outlook
▪ Leading global hedge funds and quantitative investment institutions
▪ Sales and trading
▪ Fintech companies or divisions
▪ Quantitative strategy and model development

MF-Global Innovation Track
Track Focus
The Global Innovation Track brings together three core elements: finance, frontier technologies, and industry practice. Grounded in China’s dynamic financial markets and profound economic transformation, the track explores how finance drives technological and industrial transformation, empowering students to understand China through a financial lens and translate the China experience into global value.
Career Outlook
▪ Investment in/with China
▪ Entrepreneurship
▪ Cross-border finance
▪ Overseas expansion of Chinese companies

We are here to assist you with any questions or information you may need.
• Phone: +86 21 6293 4968
• Email: mf@saif.sjtu.edu.cn
• WeChat: saif-mf
We look forward to hearing from you!