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    Program facts

    University of Colorado Denver
    Denver, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      19,863 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January, June

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    Program overview

    What the University of Colorado Denver says about their program:
    "Our program has deep industry ties that connect you directly to companies inside and outside the classroom. Classes are held in the evenings and online, so you can take classes at times that work for your schedule. Our program offers you hands-on learning with experience in software and databases, such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG.


    In our MS Finance and Risk Management program, you’ll gain insight into the economics and finance behind modern business and add critical quantitative skills to your resume.


    As a part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, a majority of the curriculum reflects the practice of investment management. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and land upper-level finance positions.


    A hands-on degree, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into special topics like behavioral and political finance and international corporate governance. With five specialization options, you can also choose to tailor your degree to focus on commodities, risk management and insurance, economics, financial analysis, or general finance."

    Admissions requirements

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    • Application is open to holders of a B.A., B.S., or a higher degree, in any field of study
    • Your undergraduate record must be of good quality, with a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent, for all undergraduate studies.

    English proficiency

    • TOEFL iBT: 79
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE 58
    • Duolingo: 105

    English proficiency waivers

    • International applicants holding citizenship from the following countries do not need to prove their English language proficiency for admission to CU Denver: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom.
    • Complete a high school credential in any of the exempt countries listed above
    • Graduate from high school inside the US, including 1+ year of college-prep English coursework
    • Complete a high school credential accredited by any of the exempt countries listed above (e.g. a Canadian high school in China)
    • UK (Cambridge) English Exams: GCSE (4 or better) or IGCSE (C or better)
    • ACT (English): 18
    • SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing): 480

    Entry requirements

    Some graduate programs require standardized test scores (such as GRE or GMAT) for admission

    • Business School: The GMAT is required for admission; however, the GRE may be substituted. GMAT/GRE waivers are available case-by-case and can be requested while completing the online application.
    • College of Architecture & Planning: GRE waiver available with 3.0 GPA

    Documents required

    • Complete online application form
    • Application fee
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Proof of language proficiency
    • Translations
    • SAT/ACT score (Optional)
    • GRE/GMAT scores (required only for some programs)
    • Reference letters (required only for some programs)
    • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (required only for some programs)
    • CV (required only for some programs)

    Fees and funding

    Funding

    Undergraduate Scholarships:

    Automatic Merit Scholarship

    • Amount: From $2,500-$10,000 per year
    • Requirement: Based on High School GPA or transfer GPA 2.85-2.99 = $2,500 per year automatically awarded with admission 3.0-3.49 = $5,000 per year 3.5-3.74 = $7,500 per year 3.75+ = $10,000 per year

    Additional Merit Scholarship

    • Amount

      up to $5,000 per year

    • Requirement

      Based on GPA & submission of application. Available to students admitted in fall and spring terms only, as long as funding is available. Application required. Applications reviewed monthly following the priority consideration date

    Need-Based Grants

    • Amount

      Up to $10,000 per academic year

    • Requirements

      Financial Need and submission of application

    ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship

    • Amount

      From $1,000 to USD5000 per academic year

    • Requirement

      Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL academy before admission to CU Denver

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: From $30,482 to $33,468 per year
    • Graduate tuition: From $18,279 to $53,510 per year

    Visa requirements for the University of Colorado Denver

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