I wrote about the University of North Texas MSF program a while back and it was a very brief post. The program was fairly new then and when I just checked in on it again there looked to be a lot more information. I will use this post to be a more comprehensive overview for those of you who are looking for an affordable, Texas based program.
Overview
This is a 30 credit hour, STEM Designated, MSF program that can be completed in as soon as one year. Students take 6 core classes (18 credit hours) and 4 electives (12 credit hours). Electives include the following:
- Business Law for Managers and Entrepreneurs | BLAW 5410
- Theory and Application of Financial Derivatives | FINA 5220
- Fixed Income Securities | FINA 5240
- Python and Data Analytics for Finance | FINA 5250
- Sustainable Finance | FINA 5330
- Mergers and Acquisitions | FINA 5340
- Theory of Finance | FINA 5510
- Contemporary Issues in Finance | FINA 5650
- Internship | FINA 5800
Admissions
Domestic students can be admitted until the week before classes start (Fall), but are encouraged to apply early.
International students are strongly encouraged to apply early due to visa and I-20 processing. For fall admissions, an international student should apply no later than June 1st.
The application process is straight forward. You need transcripts, statement of purpose, resume and three letters of recommendation. GMAT/GRE is required unless you fit one of the waiver criteria:
- Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Testing is waived for applicants with a Master’s degree and a 3.5 GPA from a regionally accredited institution.
- Testing is waived for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and a 3.5 GPA (either cumulatively or last-60-hour) from a regionally accredited institution
Tuition is very reasonable as this is part of the Texas State School system.
- Per Semester (15 credit hours) – $9,289.38 ($18,578 Total) – Texas Resident, Denton Campus
- Per Semester (15 credit hours) – $15,439.38 ($30,878 Total) – Non-Texas Resident, Denton Campus
- Tuition for international students is slightly higher – $15,554.38
There are a number of merit based scholarships and assistantships available as well. The application for them are due March 1st. If you intend on applying for these you need to be ahead of the game.
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While this program will most likely not be a fit for a ton of you, it is good to feature every option. This is an affordable program in a state where jobs continue to move to. Very close to Dallas which is a financial hub for the state. I am glad I checked out the schools website as my first post on the program was sorely lacking. For those of you who are interested, I hope this refresh helps.
Here is a link to University of North Texas Master in Finance program
