MSF Master of Science in Finance Degree

Allan McBride About 7.5 billion people live in the world, in 195 countries spread out over 24 times zones and speaking 6,500 languages. In spite of our huge variety of cultures and beliefs, the one thing we all have in common is an understanding of the universality of money.

Through financial markets, countries grow and businesses expand. Finance leaders involved in the day-to-day operations of those markets have great power to influence financial development around the world. The UST Master of Science in Finance program will empower you with knowledge to analyze, forecast and plan the management of financial resources.

UST is centrally located in Houston, making it easily accessible and closely connected to valuable networking opportunities with finance industry professionals.

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Your SuccessYour Success

Your success hinges on many factors, including the relationships you build with others in the business community. As a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, you'll have unparalleled networking opportunities:

Celt Coffee Hour
Engage with industry professionals in a round-table discussion and debate.

Business symposium — Business Symposium
Annual conference connecting you with alumni and leading Houston business experts.

Career Day
Panel discussions with alumni and executives on how to best leverage a degree from UST.

Celts exploring businesses — Exploring Businesses
Visit organizations and hear from employees developing and executing business strategies.

Consulting projects — Consulting Projects
Work as a consultant on business issues and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.

Guest speakers — Guest Speakers
Every semester, guest speakers join classes to provide insights and expertise.

$125,080

Median Wage

FOR FINANCIAL MANAGERS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

19%

Projected Job Growth

FOR FINANCIAL MANAGERS 2016-2026, COMPARED TO 7% OVERALL

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

Metro Area in U.S.

FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH POTENTIAL

Source: Business Facilities’ annual ranking report, 2018

Invest in Your FutureInvest in Your Future

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students on campus look at laptop Finance professionals require a specific skillset to lead in:

Banking & finance
Business consulting
Financial planning & analysis
Insurance
Real estate

Whatever your career goals, at UST you’ll develop the leadership and research skills you need to advance to the highest levels professionally. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about finance in class, and faculty will weave real-life applications into the learning experience to bring depth to your understanding.

UST’s Cameron School of Business has a close working relationship with the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Society Houston, providing excellent internship and career connections to the finance industry.

Why UST?Why UST?

Flexibility

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students work in classroom

Time is money, and the MSF program was designed to accommodate a working professional’s busy lifestyle. We offer convenient, flexible evening and weekend classes that allow you to continue your career without taking time off to go back to school.

Networking

UST has a close relationship with the CFA Institute, one of the most prestigious finance organizations in the world. On-campus and extracurricular activities will help you further your education and career as you meet and learn from influencers in finance.

Real-World Application

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance students networking

At UST, you’ll not only discuss concepts, but also experience them through role-playing scenarios and one-on-one interactions. This hands-on, experiential learning empowers you to advance and excel in your career.

Changing the Bottom LineChanging the Bottom Line

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance student on campus The world of finance is highly competitive, and ethical behavior is not necessarily at the top of everyone’s priority list. At UST, we believe that real growth starts within, and your career and reputation will reflect the positive transformation within yourself. In the MSF program, you’re invited to discuss any concept – theology, philosophy and beyond – in addition to financial topics.

We support you in becoming a finance professional of faith and character, a bold, ethical leader effectively communicating and steering teams in the right direction. Through our commitment to the integrity of the human person, we’ll support you in building a better future in the financial sphere.

Faculty

Slide 1: Dr. Sukran Atadeniz, Visiting Professor
Slide 2: Dr. Sidika Bayram Assistant Professor
Slide 3: Dr. Ulyses Balderas Associate Professor
Slide 4: Sam Condic
Slide 5: Dr. Yiying Cheng Assistant Professor
Slide 6: Dr. Rebecca Dowden Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 7: Prof. Ramon Fernandez Assistant Professor
Slide 8: Dr. Lynn Godwin Associate Professor
Slide 9: Dr. Marina Grau Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 10: Dr. Sujin Horwitz Associate Professor
Slide 11: Dr. John Leavins Professor Chair, Accounting
Slide 12: Mr. Charles Lewis Visiting Instructor
Slide 13: Dr. Roger Morefield Associate Professor
Slide 14: Dr. Elham Mousavidin Assistant Professor
Slide 15: Dr. Daniel Perez Assistant Professor
Slide 16: Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy Associate Dean and Professor
Slide 17: Dr. David Schein Associate Professor and Director of CSB Graduate Programs
Slide 18: Dr. Margaret Shelton Associate Professor
Slide 19: Dr. Hassan Shirvani Professor Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics
Slide 20: Dr. John Simms Associate Professor
Slide 21: Dr. Michele Simms Professor
Slide 22: Mr. Richard Sindelar Assistant Professor
Slide 23: Dr. Hans Stockton Professor Interim Dean of Arts & Sciences
Slide 24: Dr. John Story Associate Professor
Slide 25: Dr. Debby Su Assistant Professor
Slide 26: Dr. Pooya Tabesh Assistant Professor
Slide 27: Dr. Mark Turner Professor
Slide 28: Dr. C. Joe Ueng Professor; Chair, Finance & DIS Cullen Chair of Finance
Slide 29: Dr. Shuoyang Zhang Associate Professor

Next stepsNext steps

University of St. Thomas - Houston MSF Master of Science in Finance student works with professor If you’re a working professional, you don’t have a lot of extra time, especially if you’re just starting out in your career or you’re taking care of a family. You can earn your MSF in a remarkably short period of time – many students are able to complete the program within a year. With flexible scheduling, including evening classes and compressed 7-week sessions in the summer, it’s easy to work and study at the same time.

You’ll learn about managerial accounting, international finance and fixed income securities, and you can choose from a variety of electives, including financial statement analysis and real estate investment.

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Tuition for the following graduate business programs is $1,163 per credit hour*:

MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MIB (Master of International Business)
MSA (Master of Science in Accounting)
MSF (Master of Science in Finance)

*Full-time graduate students may also incur costs associated with books, off-campus housing, transportation and other expenses.

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Our Address:

3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006

Where is that Exactly?:

Between Richmond Avenue and West Alabama next to Houston’s museum district, with quick access to 5 major highways.

9 min. to downtown Houston (2.4 mi)

8 min. to Texas Medical Center (2.2 mi)

MBA graduate students reviewing books at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas Offered exclusively to new applicants and equal to as much as 40% of your tuition costs.*

To be considered for a scholarship, you'll need*:

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3
GMAT score of 550 or higher.

For the remainder of your costs, we offer a tuition payment plan to make it easier for you to manage payments:

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

Source: Business Facilities’ annual ranking report, 2018

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