
Master of Finance
Master of Finance
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 educate 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. Gain your degree in nine months of intensive study, extend to 15 months, or follow a flexible schedule that combines your studies with industry work experience. The Master of Finance program is a STEM-designated degree program.
Flexible Schedule:
9 Months, 15 Months, or at a flexible pace
48 Units
Application Deadlines
Priority Round:
December 15
Round 2:
January 31
Round 3:
March 31
International Late Round:
June 1
Domestic Late Round:
August 1
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