Tampa,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Finance in Tampa United States | University of Tampa
University of Tampa
|
Tampa United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,344
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Tampa's STEM-designated Master of Science in Finance equips students with skills for dynamic financial sector careers. As investment landscapes and markets evolve, the program develops professionals capable of making strategic, value-driven decisions amid shifting business conditions. Graduates pursue opportunities across banking, investment firms, insurance, financial advisory services, and government agencies, specializing in areas like securities trading, wealth management, risk assessment, and corporate finance. Select courses incorporate CFA Institute's Candidate Body of Knowledge, aligning with the Chartered Financial Analyst certification requirements. (Note: CFA Institute owns the CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst trademarks. The University of Tampa's program is independently operated without CFA Institute endorsement or accreditation verification.) Students gain practical experience through cutting-edge facilities like the Huizenga Family Foundation Trading Center, featuring live Bloomberg terminal access for real-world financial analysis training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants may submit a request to waive the GMAT through their admissions counselor if they meet the following criteria:
M.S. in Finance applicants who have passed any level of the CFA exam
OR
M.S. in Finance applicants who have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA, overall or in the last 60 hours, from an AACSB or regionally accredited institution and an average GPA of 3.0 in the following four courses (or the equivalent):
ACC 202: Financial Accounting
ECO 204:Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 205:Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 310: Financial Management
QMB 210: Business Statistics and Analytics
Note: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential (letters of recommendation are accepted, if preferred)
Professional r'sum
Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.
International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
International applicants who have not earned at least a bachelor's degree in the U.S. must submit official English proficiency test scores to UT directly from the testing agency. Minimum test scores required:
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 90
Duolingo 120
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants may submit a request to waive the GMAT through their admissions counselor if they meet the following criteria:
M.S. in Finance applicants who have passed any level of the CFA exam
OR
M.S. in Finance applicants who have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA, overall or in the last 60 hours, from an AACSB or regionally accredited institution and an average GPA of 3.0 in the following four courses (or the equivalent):
ACC 202: Financial Accounting
ECO 204:Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 205:Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 310: Financial Management
QMB 210: Business Statistics and Analytics
Note: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential (letters of recommendation are accepted, if preferred)
Professional r'sum
Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.
International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
International applicants who have not earned at least a bachelor's degree in the U.S. must submit official English proficiency test scores to UT directly from the testing agency. Minimum test scores required:
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 90
Duolingo 120
Tuition
USD
11,344