MS Finance at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Finance prepares you for a professional role in the finance sector. The program is STEM-designated, part of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, and covers 60% of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association exam curriculum. The program provides students experiential learning opportunities to enhance career development.

Faculty: Eller College of Management | Duration: 2 years / 36 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program requires 30 credit hours of approved 500-level finance coursework. Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during the program. Core (15 units): Advanced Corporation Finance (3) Investment Analysis (3) Financial Statement Analysis for Investment Management (3) Fixed Income: Markets, Instruments, & Strategies (3) FIN.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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