The Master of Science in Finance program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework in Finance (either 10 courses plus a 6 credit hour project, completed in pairs, or 12 courses). Graduation for students starting in the fall is intended to be mid-August or December of the following year. Students wishing to enroll part-time can contact the department for details.The department offers two tracks in our MSF program, Investment Management and Corporate Finance. Planning your curricula around these tracks enhances your job opportunities. The department's tracks are designed to help you establish a plan and communicate your plan with recruiters through your resume, cover letters, and interviews.The Master's in Finance Program at the University of Arizona has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding the Candidate Body of Knowledge and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams. The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association(R), the global leader in alternative investment education, and the University of Arizona have formed a strategic partnership between the CAIA Association and the University's Eller College of Management. The MSF program covers at least 60% of the CAIA exam curriculum.
Which department am I in?
Eller College of Management
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
US$35,012.00
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Application deadline
Expected April 2027
Start date
August 2026
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements to apply for the one-year Master's in Finance program. 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 awardedMinimum GPA: 3.00
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.