Overview
Students will graduate with well-developed competencies in evaluating complex financial problems, employing statistical and econometric techniques, and recommending financial solutions to stakeholders.
Structure
The Finance program offered by Pamplin School of Business at the University of Portland is a 30 credit-hour, or ten semester class, Master of Science degree. The specific focus on finance allows for more flexibility in course work than an accounting/finance dual degree. The coursework overlaps tightly with material covered in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) licensing exams.
Program Highlights:
- Integrates theories and applications from economics, accounting, mathematics, and strategy to create a rigorous curriculum
- Graduates will have well developed competencies in evaluating complex financial problems, employing statistical and economic techniques, and recommending financial solutions to stakeholders
- Ability to become Bloomberg Certified with access to one of the largest Bloomberg Trading Rooms on the West Coast
- Curriculum includes topics covered in the CFA and CFP exams
- 30 hour flexible program structured for the working professional
Accreditation
Accredited by the Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Corporate Finance
- Security and Portfolio Management
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Derivatives and Risk Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
30 alternative credits
- Thesis Option - 27 hours beyond the common body of knowledge; 3-hour thesis course
- Non-thesis Option - 30 hours beyond the common body of knowledge
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Project Management Business Administration Finance View 621 other Masters in Finance in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Goals
- Current resume
- Two recommendation forms and letters
- Official transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland
- International Applicants: All foreign degrees will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admission decision
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a scale of 4.0)
- Official GMAT (Minimum quantitative score in the 55 percentile and verbal score of 50 percentile) or GRE (score equivalent to GMAT score)
- International Applicants: an official score from either the TOEFL (minimum score of 88) or IELTS (minimal score of 7.0) exam is required
- International Applicants: Proof of financial support will be required to attend the University of Portland, but is not required for application review
Tuition Fee
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1376 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1376 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
1376 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1376 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Portland
1271 - 2262 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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