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Finance: Applied Security Analysis

University of Wisconsin Madison
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 14,611 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,648 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Madison, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Finance: Applied Security Analysis at University of Wisconsin Madison is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Finance: Applied Security Analysis programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 14,611 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,648 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Madison, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Finance: Applied Security Analysis programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Intro to Applied Security Analysis
  2. Portfolio Theory and Applications
  3. Fixed Income
  4. Security Analysis
  5. Intro to Applied Portfolio Management
  6. Summer Project, Portfolio Management Responsibilities
  7. Security Analysis & Inv Mgmt I
  8. Security Analysis & Inv Mgmt II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master\'s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master\'s degree. All GPAs are based on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate School will use your institution\'s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.: All applicants are required to have two recommendations completed via the online application system. These recommendations must be completed no later than February 15, 2015 for your consideration for the fall 2015 class.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 14,611 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,648 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 14,611 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,648 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Wisconsin Madison directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Wisconsin Madison

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University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months