Program Overview
The Graduate Pathway in Finance at Colorado State University is a Pre-Master programme in Business & Management over 9 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 Graduate Pathway in Finance 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
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- GMAT/GRE Test Preparation (Pathway students only)
- English for International Students I (Pathway students only)
- Fundamentals of Finance1
- Microeconomics
- Calculus for Physical Scientists I
- English for International Graduate Students (Pathway students only)
- Financial Risk Management
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- GMAT/GRE Test Preparation (Pathway students only)
- Writing for International Graduate Students (Pathway students only)
- Financial Risk Management
- Business Communication Processe
- Want to earn a graduate degree in the US
- Require additional academic preparation to be admitted to CSU
- Fall short of meeting the minimum GPA or test score requirements
- Need to improve their English language or academic skills and abilities
- Want academic, language and cultural support during their studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Standard Pathway 4-year degree with a 2.75 GPA including 1 Semester College Algebra OR Math Placement Exam upon arrival
- Accelerated Pathway 4-year degree with a 2.75 GPA including Calculus I OR Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
- Standard Pathway TOEFL 76 or IELTS 6.0 or completion of Academic English level 3 with 75% in all graded courses
- Accelerated Pathway TOEFL 86 or IELTS 6.5 or completion of Academic English level 3 with 85% in all graded courses
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado State University 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 Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States
public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 9 months
