Overview

With a curriculum combining expert instruction in finance theory with the quantitative and computational skills now driving the field, you’ll be prepared to hit the ground running in various finance careers.

Key Features

Offered by the top-ranked Carlson School, the MS in Finance program prepares you to turn complex financial information into business value. Choose an accelerated 10-month format and complete the program's 39 credits in three intensive semesters. Alternatively, you have the option of a 16-month plan that allows time to pursue an internship or simply study over a longer timeline.

Demand for finance professionals is strong, and the opportunities are as diverse as they are interesting. Finance graduates from the University of Minnesota now work at some of the world’s most well-known financial institutions. Piper Sandler, BNY Mellon, Citibank, Ameriprise Financial, and U.S. Bank have all hired from the program, as have consulting firms like Deloitte and Accenture. The graduates build finance careers at companies in the U.S. and around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing for Finance

Finance I: Risk, Return, and Value

Python

Financial Accounting

Corporate Valuation and Modeling

Financial Econometrics and Computational Methods

Fixed Income and Securities

Quantitative Portfolio Analysis

Communications for Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Academic Records & Transcripts

Personal Short Essays

Impromptu Video Essay

Resume or CV

Recommendations

GMAT or GRE Scores (Optional)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) for U.S. citizens; and $95 for international applications and U.S. residents with foreign credentials.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

65130 USD / full

≈ 65130 USD / full
Out-of-State

65130 USD / full

≈ 65130 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45435 USD / full

≈ 45435 USD / full

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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