Program Accolades
The MSF program is proud to be affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, a global leader of the investment profession.
The MSF program is a proud academic partner of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a leader in alternative investments.
The MSF program is STEM designated, and international students are eligible to work in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation.
The TFE Times has ranked the MSF program top-20 for three consecutive years.
Best Value for Money
In 2018, the MSF program was honored as the best value for money in the U.S. by the Financial Times.
Top-15 in U.S.
Also in 2018, the Financial Times named the MSF program No. 11 in the U.S.
Industry-Driven Focus
The MSF curriculum is industry-driven and built upon a foundation of hands-on learning. A unique variety of advanced finance courses including CFA preparation, financial modeling, Bloomberg technology, and data analytics give students in-demand skills that can immediately be applied to industry. MSF students also have a number of opportunities to network with finance executives. Each semester students can attend a U.S. study trip, touring financial institutions large and small around the country and connecting with industry leaders.
Why MS Finance?
Students pursuing the MSF program create a clear career path, develop the skills needed for success, and work with their career coach to make meaningful professional connections. Additionally, the MSF degree is a STEM program, and we’ve added classes in data science and technology to meet the finance industry demand for these skills.
Why the Eccles School?
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is located on the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range, just a short train ride or drive from the heart of Salt Lake City. Our campus features state-of-the-art learning and living spaces with the luxury of world-class outdoor recreation only minutes away.