Master of Science - Finance

1,5 years: Duration

52,941 USD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Tucson / USA: Location

The University of Arizona, USA: School

Program description

As a student in our highly regarded, STEM-designated program, you will have the chance to interact with faculty academics researching everything from asset management to mergers and acquisitions, manage a $1.8 million student-run portfolio, and perform in-depth financial research. You have the option of graduating in as little as 12 months or choosing our three-semester option, which allows you to complete an internship and graduate in 16 months.

What You'll Discover

Acquire specific, in-demand expertise
Build a solid foundation in financial concepts and procedures.
Get practical experience with business analytics software and financial databases.
Gain technical expertise and sophisticated analytical techniques to make well-informed financial decisions.
Set yourself up for success as a chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA) or chartered financial analyst (CFA).

Program structure

You will have 12-16 months of immersive education.

The department offers a wide range of finance-related courses. Fall and spring semesters offer the required courses for students pursuing a master's degree in finance. There are a few elective courses available in the fall and spring. The following is a description of the typical course options. Master's Project is a six-unit course, however all other courses are three units with "regular grades" for grading. Changes may be made to the course offerings.

Price

Tuition Fee - 52,941 USD/year

Application Fee — 90 USD

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Requirements for applicants

A B.S. or B.A. degree in a business-related field (finance, accounting, economics, etc.). Applicants are welcome from other fields, though additional coursework may be required in the summer prior to the program start.
4 year bachelor's degree program; or, 3 year bachelor's degree program plus 1-2 year master's diploma program with degree awarded
Minimum GPA: 3.00
No work experience is required, nor does it affect the application decision.
GMAT (or GRE) required.Waivers available for students with a Finance, Accounting or STEM background and 3.3 GPA or higher; CFA Level
Affidavit of Domicile (Arizona residents complete with application)
Financial Guarantee(international students)
Resume
Statement of Purpose
2 Letters of Reference: Names and contact information
Transcripts from all colleges/universities, except UA (including grade key if grades not based on 4.0 scale)

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 98
IELTS composite score of 7.0

About the university

With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.

The mission

We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.

The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.

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