Program Overview

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Master of Science in Finance (STEM)

The Master of Science in Finance (STEM) program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business is designed to help students develop the financial expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced field of finance. The program offers six specialized tracks: Corporate Finance, Investments and Portfolio Management, Quantitative Finance, Energy Finance, and Real Estate Finance.

Program Overview

The MS in Finance program is a STEM-designated degree that provides students with the transferable problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills that employers desire. The program is ideal for professionals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and it offers in-person and online program modalities to accommodate different learning styles and schedules.

Specialized Tracks

The program offers six specialized tracks, each designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in a specific area of finance:

• Corporate Finance
• Investments and Portfolio Management
• Quantitative Finance
• Energy Finance
• Real Estate Finance

Career Opportunities

The global financial services market is expected to reach $28.5 trillion by 2025, creating a high demand for trained and qualified financial experts. The MS in Finance program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field, with over 92% of graduates landing a rewarding job within six months at top employers like Exxon, Google, and Ernst & Young.

Admissions

Admission to the MS in Finance program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited university. BBA Finance graduates from the UH Bauer College of Business who are admitted to the MSF program within two years of graduating with the undergraduate degree will require only 30 graduate credits (or ten full-semester courses) to complete the MSF degree.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the MS in Finance program are as follows: | Semester | Application Opens | International Application Deadline | International Confirmation Fee Deadline | Domestic Application Deadline | Domestic Confirmation Fee Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fall 2025 | August 1, 2024 | March 21, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | July 31, 2025 | | Spring 2026 | May 1, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | | Fall 2026 | August 1, 2025 | March 1, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | July 31, 2026 | | Spring 2027 | May 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |

Student Profiles

The average incoming GMAT score for MS Finance students is 618, with 31% of students being female and 69% being male. The average age of students is 26, with an average of 2.3 years of professional experience and an average undergraduate GPA of 3.51.

Faculty

The faculty at the C. T. Bauer College of Business include renowned educators, industry professionals, and avid researchers and publishers of scholarly work. The faculty director of the MS in Finance program is Prof. Vijay Yerramilli, and the executive director is Prof. Marcus Stewart.

CFA University Affiliation Program

The MS in Finance Program meets the high standards demanded by the CFA Institute, a global organization that promotes high standards in ethics, education, and professional excellence in the financial community.

Real-World Knowledge

The MS in Finance program provides students with hands-on experience through real-world projects, including managing the private, multimillion-dollar Cougar Investment Fund and working on industry consulting projects.

Houston's Hot Job Market

Houston is a global business leader and home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies, providing students with opportunities to work directly with these companies and make important connections.

Career Dedication

The Rockwell Career Center at Bauer provides students with access to a dedicated team of career advisors who offer resources and coaching to help students chart their next career steps.

Scholarships Available

Last year, more than 700 Bauer College of Business students were awarded more than $3 million in Bauer scholarships. Contact the Bauer Scholarship Coordinator to learn more.