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Colorado State University's Master of Finance is a highly quantitative 30-credit program that provides a comprehensive study of the principles, processes, and practices of investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance and financial risk management.

You'll get hands-on experience closely aligned with professional practice, individual attention from faculty, and interaction with other motivated and engaged students.

Program at a Glance
Delivery: Face to face
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Length: Two semesters (full time) or four semesters (part time)
Start Dates: August
Schedule: Classes two to four days a week, Monday–Thursday
Credits: 30
Degree awarded:

On diploma: Master of Finance
On transcript: Master of Finance, major in Finance

Common Schedule

Here is an example of a common Master of Finance schedule. Once you're admitted, our advising team can help tailor your electives to fit your career path.

Master of Finance Road Map (PDF)

Courses

The courses below reflect the 2022-2023 Colorado State University catalog, published in August 2022 for students enrolling during the 2022-2023 academic year. Courses listed are updated each summer for incoming students.

The Master of Finance prepares students for careers in the rapidly changing finance industry, with an emphasis on quantitative analysis and real-world application. The curriculum covers the principles, processes, and practices of investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, and financial risk management, with hands-on application of course concepts to analysis of current financial data.

Required Courses
FIN 600
Financial Management
Credits3
FIN 611
Financial Institutions Management
Credits3
FIN 625
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Credits3
FIN 655
Investments
Credits3
FIN 665
Derivative Securities and Analysis
Credits3
FIN 675
International Finance
Credits3
Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
Credits12
FIN 530
Financial Modeling
FIN 531
Advances in Financial Technology
FIN 605
Enterprise Valuation
FIN 613
Alternative Investments
FIN 650
Behavioral Finance
FIN 661
Advanced Portfolio Management
REL 602
Real Estate Finance and Investments
Program Total Credits:
Credits30
This course listing is provided through the Colorado State University catalog and is updated each summer. New or modified courses offered for spring or summer may not be included, but you can find complete course information via the class schedule on RAMweb. Offerings are subject to change and the University reserves the right to make changes in catalog information when necessary and to correct errors. Always consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of curriculum details.