MS Finance at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Finance, from the AACSB-accredited Finance Department, develops technical and analytical skills for valuing assets, evaluating capital budgeting projects and constructing portfolios, designed as a terminal degree for private or public sector careers.

Faculty: College of Business | Department: Finance | Intake: Fall (March 15) and spring (October 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Thesis option (30 credits) or non-thesis option (33 credits). Core: Advanced Microeconomics or Economics in the Firm, Financial Management, Research Methods in Finance, Investment Management and International Finance, plus electives such as Derivatives, Bank Management, Corporate Treasury and Real Estate Finance.

Career pathways

Wealth management, trusts and banking roles such as financial advisor or financial or research analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students will be able to construct efficient portfolios.

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 are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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