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Master of Finance
Master of Finance
A STEM-Certified Degree Program
Build a career in the world of finance as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or as a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). This program is carefully designed to train client-facing professionals in understanding, translating and presenting complex financial instruments to their clients.
The UCR Master of Finance curriculum provides the essential financial acumen you need to impact and lead the financial management industry. It builds financial analysis skills that can be applied to national and international careers in corporate finance, investment banking and risk management.
Effective Immediately: UCR GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS requirement waived
As a response to the unique global impact caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, and an effort to support our students, the University of California, Riverside Graduate School of Business will alter the admissions requirements for all applicants for Fall 2020.
9 Months
48 Units
7 Required Courses
2 Restricted Elective Courses
3 Elective Courses
Capstone or
Seminar Courses
A STEM-Certified Degree Program
This STEM-Certified program grants extended stay to work in the U.S. for international graduates. The Master of Finance Program is a STEM-certified degree program (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are able to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the United States in their field of study after graduation.
Access to a Bloomberg Terminal
The program provides access to a Bloomberg Terminal for use by faculty and students. Students in the Master of Finance (MFin) Program can make use of the Bloomberg Terminal to access real-time financial data, comprehensive stock quotes and news from numerous financial and economic sources.
CFA® Preparation Program
One of the best paths to career success in finance is to earn the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation. The School partners with Wiley to offer graduate and undergraduate students at UCR and UCR alums the opportunity to participate as a cohort in a co-curricular education program to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level I exam. The program includes 15 weeks of training, beginning in January and is designed to prepare you for the June exam date. More information about the UCR program is available at: http://www.efficientlearning.com/wiley-cfa/partners/UCRiverside/
Winter 2021 Application Deadline
- November 1, 2020
Fall 2021 Application Deadlines
- Priority Round:
December 15, 2020 - Round 2:
January 31, 2021 - Round 3:
March 31, 2021 - International Late Round:
June 1, 2021 - Domestic Late Round:
August 1, 2021