Overview

University of Colorado Denver's MSc in Finance and Risk Management offers you hands-on learning with experience in software and databases, such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG.

In the MS Finance and Risk Management program, you’ll gain insight into the economics and finance behind modern business and add critical quantitative skills to your resume.

As a part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, a majority of the curriculum reflects the practice of investment management. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and land upper-level finance positions.

Computer terminals are outfitted with the following software:

Morningstar
CQG
IHS Markit
Trading Technologies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial modeling
Strategic risk management
Behavioral and political finance
International corporate governance
Probabilistic modeling
Mergers and acquisitions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Risk Management Financial Management Insurance View 15 other Masters in Insurance in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 domestic, $75 international application fee
Online application
Official transcripts from each college or university attended
Essay responses
Resume
GMAT/GRE score if required

English language proficiency—international applicants only

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.

Tuition Fee

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International

46470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1549 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

46470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1549 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 12 months.

Out-of-State, Online-Only: $839

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Finance and Risk Management.

Available Scholarships

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