MSF Career Development

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Turn Your MSF Into Opportunity

Whether you’re pursuing investment banking, corporate finance, consulting or another path within the financial industry, Notre Dame’s MSF prepares you to compete for opportunities across a wide range of roles and organizations.

Through personalized career coaching, tailored programming, employer connections and the power of the Notre Dame network, you’ll build the skills and relationships to navigate the recruiting process and pursue the career path that aligns with your goals.

Career Outcomes at a Glance

Notre Dame MSF graduates pursue opportunities across finance and beyond, putting their skills to work at leading organizations and in a variety of industries.

67.6%

Placement in Financial Services

The top industry for Class of 2025 graduates.

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Class of 2025 graduates launched careers at top firms across finance and beyond.

$7,231

Average Signing Bonus

Class of 2025

Build a Career on a Strong Foundation

Whether your goal is investment banking or another path in finance, you’ll have opportunities throughout the MSF program to prepare for recruiting, connect with employers and build a professional network that lasts beyond graduation.

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Personalized Career Support

From identifying the finance roles that align with your goals to preparing for a competitive recruiting process, you’ll have access to dedicated career support throughout your MSF experience. Work one-on-one with career coaches to strengthen your résumé, sharpen your interviewing skills, develop your career strategy and prepare to pursue opportunities across finance and related industries.

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    The Notre Dame Network

    Tap into Notre Dame’s global alumni network to build relationships that extend well beyond your time on campus. Connect with alumni and professionals across investment banking, financial services, consulting, corporate finance and other fields, gaining insights into different career paths while expanding a network you can carry throughout your career.

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      Connect With the Finance Industry

      Build relationships with employers and finance professionals through recruiting events, networking opportunities and other career programming. MSF graduates have gone on to organizations including Baird, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Charles River Associates, Ford Motor Company, KPMG and more.

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