UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MSF
Designed to develop innovative thinkers and future leaders in finance, the David Eccles School of Business Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program equips graduates with the skills to adapt to the ever-changing financial industry and redefine their institutions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% growth in financial analyst roles by 2032 and over 35,000 annual openings, offering MSF graduates a strong career outlook and positioning them for dynamic careers in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, and beyond. This program prepares students to excel in one of the most competitive and rapidly evolving industries in the world.
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CURRICULUM
Format: Full-time or part-time
Semester Start: Fall or spring Length: 12 or 18 months
Credit Requirement: 30 credit hours
Areas of Focus:
• Accounting
• Alternative Investments
• Banking
• Computational Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analyst/Investment Management
• Real Estate Finance
ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
Priority: September 3
Final: December 23
Priority: May 1
Final: August 9
Priority: August 30
Final: October 1
Priority: February 3
Final: April 1
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Average GPA: 3.5
Business Career Services: Students receive professional career management services and access to an MSF senior career coach.
MSF Capstone: Final examination.
STEM Designated Program: F-1 visa students eligible for up to 36 months of OPT.
CFA Affiliate: Includes electives preparing students for CFA Level 1.
TUITION
Resident: $37,500 (30 credits)
Non-Resident: $45,000 (30 credits)
CAREER OUTCOMES
Average Starting Salary: $101,461
Placement Rate: 92%
*base + variable salary
INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• A completed 4-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Proof of English language proficiency through one of the following exams:
• TOEFL (computer version only) with a minimum score of 90.
• IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 7.0.
• Duolingo with a minimum score of 115.
• Two letters of recommendation (recommendations from friends and family are not accepted).
• Two short essays.
• A 2-minute video essay.
• A professional résumé.
• Completion of two prerequisites: Introduction to Accounting and Introduction to Financial Management.
• Application fee: $65 for early applicants.
• Seat fee: A $300 deposit, which secures your spot in the program and is applied toward your first semester's tuition.
