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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.
Admission Deadline

Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
Application

Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
Requirements
College of Business programs which require a standardized test will provide a standardized test waiver to students who graduate from qualified programs and whose grade performance meets designated waiver requirements. A program is considered a qualified program if it meets any of the following criteria:
- a regionally accredited U.S. school, college, or university, or
- an accredited school, college, or university in a country where English is the native or first language, or
- an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries (see Teacher Certification English Language requirements).
In addition to the qualified program requirement, the applicant must also meet the degree performance requirements set by the program they are applying to, as follows:

Applicants to the M.S. Finance program may qualify with a standardized test waiver if any of the following conditions are met:
- Earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework attempted, or
- Earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution.

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.

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Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall

New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15
Spring

New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15
Summer

New 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
Fall

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15
Spring

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15
Summer*

Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

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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.

About UHCL Online

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.