The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Finance trains students to excel in the dynamic global financial industry. This STEM-approved program prepares students for careers in government and private industry areas such as banking, brokerage, individual and institutional investments, insurance, portfolio management and financial analysis and planning.
Contact Information
Amy Brownlee, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Business Programs
Professor of Management
Phone: (813) 253-6287
Email: mba@ut.edu
Create value in an ever-changing landscape.
The complex, cross-cultural nature of today’s world of investment and finance requires professionals equipped with advanced quantitative, analytical and decision-making skills to manage change and create value. The finance curriculum at the Sykes College of Business focuses on practical financial management and modern valuation and qualifies students for careers as finance professionals across a variety of roles and focus areas. The M.S. in Finance program is available in two formats—full time and part time—and offers day, night and weekend classes.
Hands-On, Cutting-Edge, STEM-Approved
UTampa’s rigorous M.S. in Finance program is grounded in the current realities and best practices of the industry, and courses are geared toward helping students advance in their finance careers and prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) common body of knowledge (CBOK) Levels I, II and III. Program differentiators include:
- Skills for Your Resume
- Career Outlook
Career-Ready Skills
After completing the program, graduates will have learned several career-ready skills that prepare them to:
- Manage financial portfolios
- Analyze financial data
- Make informed investment decisions
- Navigate evolving financial environments
- Prepare for certification
Grow the Global Economy
Employment in business and financial occupations is growing at a faster-than-average rate, with significant growth expected in various financial sectors. UTampa students have access to excellent career advisory services, and approximately 90 percent of MS in Finance students secure internships with local and international businesses.
Companies that have hired UTampa finance graduates include:
| Bank of America | PwC |
| Bloomberg L.P. | Raymond James |
| Citi | SAP |
| Deloitte | Sykes Enterprises |
| Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | T. Rowe Price |
| EY | TIAA-CREF |
| Franklin Templeton Investments | USAA |
| GE | Wells Fargo |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Curriculum
What You Might Study
The Master of Science in Finance is designed to increase student’s ability to use mathematical, accounting and statistical data and to suggest and implement financial management decisions that create cash flows and/or firm value. Corporate financial theory is explored through valuation models and risk and return models. The STEM-certified M.S. in Finance has two tracks: the Financial Analysis track, which supports the CFA(r) curriculum, and the Quantitative Analysis track, which focuses on data analytics and interpretation. Both tracks, with 16 hours of electives, allow students to develop a specialization in an area of their choice.
FIN 650
Venture Capital and Alternative Investments
This course describes the common types of alternative investments, methods for their valuation, advanced data analytic techniques, unique risks and opportunities associated with them, and the relationships that alternatives have to more traditional investments. Includes curriculum from the CFA® Program.
FIN 677
Disruptive Innovations in FinTech
This course immerses students in the forefront of financial technology innovations. Students will learn key payment innovations, such as EMV technology and tokenization, and understand their revolutionary roles in shaping modern payment systems. The course delves into blockchain ecosystems through an exploration of topics including cryptography in Bitcoin, proof-of-work (PoW), Ethereum network, proof-of-stake (PoS), smart contracts, and other decentralized finance applications.
ECO 611
Econometrics
This course provides a survey of econometric methods useful for solving problems within business analytics. By combining econometric techniques with real-world data, students learn to model relevant microeconomic and macroeconomic phenomena ranging from a firms sales forecast and cost function to economy-wide consumption and unemployment.
FIN 688
Machine Learning for Finance
Students will explore both supervised learning algorithms, such as linear models, logistic regression, support vector machines, random forests and neural networks; and unsupervised learning methods, including principal component analysis and cluster analysis. This course is designed to equip students with the skills to leverage machine learning for solving financial challenges and improving decision-making processes in the finance industry.
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- Admission Requirements
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What are the admissions requirements?
- Prerequisites: FIN 500 Foundations of Finance and QMB 500 Statistics for Decision Makers, or equivalent graduate-level courses
- Completed application
- Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. GMAT waivers are available for those who qualify.
- Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential. Professional letters of recommendation are accepted if preferred.
- Professional résumé
- Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.
- Click here for admission requirements for international students.
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