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Competitively priced
Competitively priced high-value program from a top-tier university that provides advanced finance knowledge and in-demand modeling and data skills, foundations for fast-track careers in finance.
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Practical Applications
Exposure to practical applications incorporating real-world financial data in course work, guest lectures/speakers, a student-managed investment fund, and live company projects.
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STEM-designated
STEM-designated program which allows international students to work in the United States for 36 months after graduation, without being sponsored for a work visa by an employer, making it easier to obtain work experience in the United States.
Program Snapshot
Credits needed to complete program: 30 (10 courses)
Core credits: 15 (5 courses)
Elective credits: 15 (5 courses)
Full-time option: 12-months with a fall semester start

The program may be completed in person or in a hybrid format, with evening options available.

Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 30 credit hours of MS Finance program coursework (excluding prerequisites) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
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Master of Science in Finance (STEM)
The MS in Finance at UNT is a market-driven program designed to prepare students for highimpact careers in finance. Completed in as little as 12 months (Fall start), the program equips students with the analytical tools needed for data-driven financial decision-making. Students develop expertise in financial modeling, financial analysis, and the management of large real-world financial datasets. The curriculum combines rigorous coursework in financial management, investment analysis, and financial markets with hands-on learning using industryrelevant tools such as Excel-based financial modeling. Graduates leave the program with the technical and analytical skills sought by employers across finance, consulting, banking, and corporate finance.
Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Wealth Management (STEM)
The MS in Finance with a Concentration in Wealth Management prepares students for careers in investment advisory, private wealth management, and financial planning. Students complete core coursework in financial management, investment analysis, financial markets, and derivatives, alongside specialized courses in taxation, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and comprehensive wealth management strategies. The curriculum is intentionally aligned to support students pursuing professional credentials such as the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®).

Grad Track Pathways

BBA Finance to MS Finance
UNT undergraduate students majoring in Finance may apply to the BBA-MS Finance or the BBA-MS Finance Wealth Management Grad Track Pathway programs during their junior or senior year. Students admitted to this pathway may take up to 6 credit hours of graduate-level coursework that count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, providing a faster path to completing both the BBA and the MS in Finance. This pathway is ideal for students interested in careers in corporate finance, financial analytics, investment analysis, and financial markets. See the RCOB Grad Track Pathways page for more details.
BBA Financial Planning to MS Finance - Wealth Management
UNT undergraduate students majoring in Financial Planning may apply to the BBA–MS Finance with a Concentration in Wealth Management Grad Track Pathway during their junior or senior year. Students admitted to this pathway may take up to 6 credit hours of graduate-level coursework that count toward their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, providing an accelerated path to completing both the BBA and MS degrees. This pathway is designed for students pursuing careers in financial planning, private wealth management, and investment advisory. See the RCOB rad Track Pathways page for more details.

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MS Finance Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses (15 Hours)
  • FINA 5170 Financial Management
  • FINA 5210 Investment Analysis and Management
  • FINA 5400 Financial Markets and Institutions
  • FINA 5310 Advanced Topics in Financial Management OR FINA 5220 Theory and Application of Financial Derivatives
  • FINA 5700 Integrative Capstone in Finance OR FIPL 5610 Ethics, Behavior, and Financial Planning Capstone
Track Electives (15 Hours)

Finance

  • BLAW 5410 Business Law for Managers and Entrepreneurs
  • FINA 5240 Fixed Income Securities
  • FINA 5250 Python and Data Analytics for Finance
  • FINA 5330 Sustainable Finance
  • FINA 5340 Mergers and Acquisitions
  • FINA 5500 International Financial Management
  • FINA 5510 Theory of Finance
  • FINA 5650 Contemporary Issues in Finance
  • FINA 5800 Internship

Wealth Management

  • FIPL 5100 Fundamentals of Financial and Insurance Planning
  • ACCT 5300 Federal Income Taxation
  • FIPL 5770 Retirement Planning
  • FIPL 5780 Estate Planning-
  • FIPL 5810 Seminar in Wealth Management

MS Finance Degree Plan  MS Finance - Wealth Management Degree Plan

Datasets/Platforms Used

  • CRSP (stock returns), Compustat (financial statement information)
  • Bloomberg Trading Room
  • MSCI ESG metrics (corporate and funds)
  • Xpansiv
  • S&P Global Market Intelligence (Banking, Insurance and Real Estate modules)
  • Violations Tracker
  • BoardEx (information on board members and senior executives)
  • Thomson Reuters SDC M&A and Security Issuance Database (historical data on mergers, debt, and equity
  • issuances)
  • BoardEx Global
  • ESGAUGE
  • NRG Metrics
  • Refinitiv Analyst Forecast Data
  • HFR Hedge Fund Database
  • Diligent Market Intelligence
  • Morningstar Direct (mutual funds performance and holdings)
  • Eventus (event study)

Career Opportunities

Graduates with MS Finance degrees, often work in various analyst roles in investment management, investment banking, commercial banking, corporate finance, financial advising, insurance and regulatory positions. The FIREL department at UNT RCOB engages with reputable prospective employers (e.g., TD Ameritrade, Fidelity, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Schwab, Regions Bank, Texas Capital Bank, Capital One, Citi, Dallas Federal Reserve, etc.) to facilitate internship and placement opportunities for students. The RCOB Career Resource Center actively engages with students regarding job-related activities through various events including career fairs and employer information sessions. The UNT Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides advising to international students seeking employment opportunities. Based on reported data from U.S. MS Finance programs, salaries of graduates obtaining employment in the U.S. often exceed $65,000 per year on average.

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications can be submitted from the end of December through early March each year, but early applications are recommended.

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Merit-based scholarship and assistantships

Three to four 20-hour per week Assistantships are awarded each year. Assistantships qualify the recipient for the in-state tuition rate.

Four to five $1,000 merit-based scholarships are awarded each year. Criteria for these awards typically include GMAT/GRE scores, GPA, accreditation of recent graduating institution, and reference letters. This award qualifies the recipient for the in-state tuition rate.

Scholarship applications are due March 1st, but early applications are recommended; contact Kathy Nichols at Kathy.Nichols@unt.edu.