Finance

Master of Science

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Quick Facts

Credits Required: 30

Cost Per Credit: $1000.00

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Eller College of Management

Program Details

The current projected employment growth in business and financial operations occupations makes earning a Master of Science in Finance degree a smart, strategic choice. The STEM-designated MS in Finance offers extensive experience and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this competitive and advantageous industry. You will gain applied expertise in current financial topics, projects, and methods. You will also conduct in-depth finance research and work alongside faculty researchers studying everything from mergers and acquisitions to asset management.

You also have a dual degree option with the Master's in Business Administration program.

Eller's Master of Science in Finance Program at the University of Arizona has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This means you will be provided with a solid grounding in the CBOK and be well-positioned to sit for the CFA exams. If you are a qualified student in the Eller Finance undergraduate program, you may also be eligible for the Eller Master of Science in Finance Accelerated Master's Program (MSF-AMP). This allows you to complete a BSBA and MS in Finance in as little as four years.

The Eller Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Valuation is designed for students enrolled in an Eller graduate program who are seeking specialized knowledge in real estate valuation. The certificate will provide an advanced understanding of several real estate valuation areas, laying a foundation for graduate business coursework. Students will take a minimum of 9 units across a range of courses to gain expertise in valuing real estate and real estate projects.

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Business Calculus is the highest level of math required for this degree program.

This program has two start dates, one in the fall and one in the spring. Students can complete the Master of Science in Finance degree in as few as 12 months.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

Courses

The curriculum for this program includes:

This course is designed to provide you with a hands-on introduction to fundamental valuation and financial decision-making.

Learn about international finance markets and the financial management of the multinational firm.

Develop your ability to analyze financial statements for the purposes of investment management and cover the materials in the CFA Level 1 and Level 2 exam curricula.

Focus on risk, return, and price behavior of alternative investment securities in competitive markets.

This course will teach students when and how to apply AI for smarter decision-making while gaining hands-on experience with AI-assisted programming (“vibe coding”), automated financial tools, and custom AI agents. Real-world applications include cost of capital analysis, company valuation, portfolio optimization, and automated reporting.

This course provides an overview of portfolio management from the point of view of the institutional money manager.

This course is designed to provide students with a firm understanding of the concepts, tools and practices associated with property valuation and due diligence process.