Different universities have different emphasis on setting up the master of finance major. Take Washington University in St Louis as an example. The master of finance in university business school has two directions: corporate finance and mathematical finance. In the direction of corporate finance, students should study deeply in investment banking, asset management, trading and sales of financial products, industrial finance and financial consulting. In the direction of mathematical finance, students mainly study credit risk analysis, financial derivatives pricing, risk management model and financial software development. The setting of Master of Finance in the University of Rochester is slightly different, and there is no specific direction. Mainly from banking, corporate finance, risk management and investment management to train students. From the comparison of these two programs, if a student has a strong mathematical background, but lacks financial business knowledge and operational experience, it is more appropriate to apply for a master's degree in mathematical finance from Washington University in St. Louis. Some universities will also be named directly according to the characteristics of master of finance. For example, Rutgers University offers a master's degree in quantitative finance and Pace University offers a master's degree in financial management. When choosing a school, students should carefully read the profile, curriculum and career direction of the graduates of the Master of Finance program, so as to better decide whether they are suitable for the program, rather than simply choosing according to the name and ranking of the program. In addition, the master of finance program in American universities attaches great importance to students' practical application ability. When students choose a school, the geographical location of the school and the good relationship with the surrounding financial institutions are also important factors to consider.