Program Overview
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Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at University of Colorado Denver.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Business & Management.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
Career Opportunities
Finance Careers
Finance jobs are found in nearly all corporate, public sector and non-profit organizations. Key areas include corporate or public finance, banking, and investment services.
Finance Job Titles
- Budget Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment/Portfolio Analyst
- Insurance Agent
- Operations Analyst
- Loan Office/Banker
- Broker
- Trader
- Financial Advisor/Consultant
- Fixed Income Associate
- Equity Research Associate
- Retirement Associate
- Underwriter
- Asset Analyst
- Wealth Advisor
Visit our Careers page for more detailed information on the resources available.
Program Curriculum
Finance core courses (18 hours)
Grow your quantitative skills and theoretical knowledge in tandem with each other to better analyze financial trends and market changes. Course topics include:
Financial management Corporate Risk Management Quantitative methods for finance Applied economics for managers Investment management analysis Survey of financial and commodity derivatives
Finance specialization (12 hours)
Pursue one of five specializations in general finance, financial analysis and management, commodities, risk management and insurance, and economics. Options include a number of special topics courses that reflect modern trends in the financial markets. Course topics include:
Financial modeling Strategic risk management Behavioral and political finance International corporate governance Probabilistic modeling Mergers and acquisitions
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.
- No work experience or formal business education is required for admission, however, you may have to provide a GMAT or GRE score if you do not have enough work experience, see below.
The GMAT/GRE is not required for this program
The MS in Finance and Risk Management program does not require GMAT or GRE scores for their degree program as part of the graduate admissions requirements. The requirements are a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better from a US accredited four-year undergraduate institution and three or more years of full-time professional work experience or the successful completion of a graduate degree.
However, if you received your bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of less than 3.25 or have less than 5 years of professional work experience, you will be asked to submit a statement that outlines other indicators of exceptional motivation, such as solid upper-division performance, GMAT or GRE scores, and other relevant professional experience. The MS Finance and Risk Management admissions committee may require a minimum GMAT or GRE score for students that do not automatically qualify by GPA and prior work.
The admissions committee considers each candidate’s entire record of achievement. This is demonstrated through:
Academic transcripts Essay responses Work experience Extracurricular and community activities Letters of recommendation if applicable GMAT/GRE scores if applicable
No work experience or formal business education is required for admission. However, professional experience strengthens your application. Candidates with less work experience can show potential through academic and experiential success.
For any questions, please contact our admissions team at bschool.admissions@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-8200.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,315/year (international)
Tuition
The cost of tuition for the MS Finance and Risk Management degree is different for in-state and out-of-state students.
Residents of western states may qualify for in-state tuition. The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) requires that students maintain current residency of WRGP state until degree completion.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students. As a current student, you can apply for scholarships every semester. Some awards are based on program and course enrollment.
Newly Admitted and Continuing Students: You can apply for additional scholarships every semester of enrollment. Some awards may be specific to individual programs or enrollment in specific courses. Certain certificates, including risk management and insurance, commodities, and entrepreneurship, have additional scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students. As a current student, you can apply for scholarships every semester. Some awards are based on program and course enrollment.
Newly Admitted and Continuing Students: You can apply for additional scholarships every semester of enrollment. Some awards may be specific to individual programs or enrollment in specific courses. Certain certificates, including risk management and insurance, commodities, and entrepreneurship, have additional scholarship opportunities.
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