Finance M.S.
Accelerate Your Career
Enhance your skill set in the world of finance with a Master of Science in Finance
from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Your finance degree from our College of
Business will provide you with the tools required to advance in private, public or
non-profit sectors. Your STEM-designated Master of Science in Finance is the key to
an array of excellent employment possibilities. As financial sectors continue to move
in new and exciting directions, it's crucial that you position yourself as a highly
qualified expert in corporate finance, investments, economics and global money markets.
Recent UHCL graduates have found employment in the fields of corporate finance, commercial
banking, financial planning, investment banking, money management and real estate
investment.
Highlights:
- STEM designation: The MS Finance program is a STEM Designated Degree Program. International students
on an F-1 visa are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training extension
(OPT STEM extension).
- Concentrations: Pursuing an MS Finance with a concentration in Business Analytics equips students
with data skills to make high-stakes financial decisions across diverse industries.
A concentration in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates to lead financially
sustainable healthcare organizations by blending financial acumen with sector-specific
insights.
- CFA Topics: The MS Finance program integrates a range of key topics from the CFA Level 1 curriculum, preparing students for both academic and professional success.
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A Degree Program that Fits Your Life
We offer classes in different formats for your convenience:
- Hybrid: Half your class time is online, while the other half is face-to-face;
- Online: From the comfort of your home or office. UHCL is the only Houston-based university
offering an accredited fully online MS Finance program.
- The MS Finance program offers opportunities to network with employers through finance employer mixers, helping students connect with industry professionals. Students gain hands-on experience by working on projects with real-world financial data, providing them with practical skills that are highly valued in today’s finance industry.
In addition, you'll be learning from the best. College of Business finance faculty
consult, serve on boards, involve themselves in the community, continue to have active
professional roles in their respective fields, publish, and do extensive research.
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Admission Requirements
We're excited that you want to enroll in University of Houston-Clear Lake as a student in our College of Business. Examine the important steps in the admissions process today.
- Finance M.S.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:
Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score.
Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:- 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or have U.S. Licensure).
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree in the College of Business is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Finance, M.S.Cost Information
Put your budding business degree to work with an analysis of the potential costs of your UHCL degree.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Hybrid
Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.
Finance M.S. Faculty
Anne Anders
Associate Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3255
Email: anders@uhcl.edu
Stephen Cotten
Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3207
Email: Cotten@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121
Timothy Michael
Associate Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3193
Email: michael@uhcl.edu
Office: B3121.4
Jason Murasko
Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3107
Email: muraskoj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121, Room 22
Ivelina Pavlova-Stout
Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3208
Email: pavlova@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building Suite 3121, Room 30
Edward R. Waller
Dean and Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3206
Email: waller@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 2239
Jeffrey Whitworth
Associate Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3218
Email: whitworthj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building Suite 3121, Room 28
Melissa A. Williams
Department Chair of Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance and Marketing and Associate
Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3211
Email: williamsmeli@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121 Room 29