Master's in Finance
In nine months, the Master’s Program in Finance at Leeds School of Business delivers an in-depth education based on the latest developments in the industry and a foundation of versatile skills. It also provides a gateway to leading professionals in finance, helping you make pivotal connections for the next step of your career.
The Leeds' Burridge Center for Finance, the state’s only named center, offers the best in professional mentorships, networking with industry leaders, and practical, hands-on experiences—with networking opportunities on career treks to major financial hubs like Wall Street, Chicago and San Francisco.
Leeds’ MS in Finance faculty teach you theories and models that govern high-level processes, preparing you for management-level decision-making in any financial environment. You'll have the opportunity to choose from three specialized tracks to augment your skill set: Investment Management, Corporate Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
For those interested in taking the CFA exam, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to take the test and impress employers with your mastery of skills, from practical portfolio management to advanced investment analysis.
Open Doors
- Gain full access to tailored programs, events, career treks and the powerful network the Burridge Center for Finance provides.
- Make pivotal connections with alumni, practitioners, leaders and employers for an advantage in the job market.
- Build valuable relationships with faculty and peers through a close-knit cohort and small class sizes.
- Coursework prepares students to pursue a myriad of lucrative careers in the financial industry.
Competitive Degree
- Master a broad range of skills from practical portfolio management to advanced investment analysis.
- Impress employers with a specialization in the Investment Management, Corporate Finance or Sustainable Finance track.
- Become prepared to take the CFA exam for career advancement.
- Curriculum allows students to practice applying key concepts and tools to financial situations.
Program Features
- GMAT/GRE test scores optional.
- Automatic admission granted to currently enrolled CU undergraduate seniors with a Leeds major or minor who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- The 9-month program starts in August.
- Three tracks of specialization: Investment Management, Corporate Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
Pride Points
North American Business School Based on Faculty Research Contributions
The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings, 2020 to 2024
Sustainability in the U.S.
QS World University, 2024
Among only 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB
Boulder CO, Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
"The MSF program has been a huge boost in jumpstarting my career...it built my confidence and helped me build lifelong connections with my classmates and professionals in the industry.”
~ Justin Sackey (MFin’22)
Finance and Accounting Rotational Analyst, Lumen Technologies
"One of the most valuable aspects of the program was the opportunity to connect with industry experts and faculty who provided exceptional guidance and mentorship, ensuring I was prepared for a career in finance.”
~ Paige Macmillan (MFin’22)
Data Analyst, Morgan Stanley
Application Deadlines
Round 1: October 7, 2024
Round 2: December 2, 2024
Round 3: February 3, 2025
Final International Deadline: March 5, 2025
Final Domestic Deadline: June 2, 2025