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

Programme 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

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

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

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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GMAT

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

46500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46500 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

46500 USD / year

≈ 46500 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 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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