MS Finance at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Finance is designed for early- to mid-career students who seek advanced education in Finance. The program will guide students through evolving innovations in financial markets through the extensive use of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data analytics on the practice of finance.

Faculty: Graduate School of Business (Sam M. Walton College of Business) | Department: Finance | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Additional Degree Requirements: In addition to 30 hours of required coursework, students must take a comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program are expected to achieve competencies in financial modeling and proficiency in computational methods involving machine learning, optimization, and advanced computing languages.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee. Successful completion of a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Arkansas will qualify a student to take relevant professional examinations. Academic Standing and Dismissal: Please refer to the Graduate School of Business dismissal policy for more information. Core Courses (15 hours) FINN 52403 Digital Innovation in Financial Markets 3 FINN 53203 Financial Data Analytics I 3 FINN 54503 Advanced Financial Modeling 3

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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