MS in Finance and Risk Management

A degree with a high return

Our program has deep industry ties that connect you directly to companies inside and outside the classroom. Classes are held in the evenings and online, so you can take classes at times that work for your schedule. Our program offers you hands-on learning with experience in software and databases, such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG.

In our MS Finance and Risk Management program, you’ll gain insight into the economics and finance behind modern business and add critical quantitative skills to your resume.

As a part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, a majority of the curriculum reflects the practice of investment management. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and land upper-level finance positions.

With a hands-on degree, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into special topics like behavioral and political finance and international corporate governance. With five specialization options, you can also choose to tailor your degree to focus on commodities, risk management and insurance, economics, financial analysis, or general finance.

Our graduates are prepared to lead their chosen industries due to top-notch faculty, technologically advanced facilities, degree programs informed by global industry leaders, and the nation’s first academic commodities center. Our location in the heart of downtown Denver provides students direct access and exposure to top firms and the Denver business community. Our partnerships allow us to leverage the business community as a partner in education. AACSB global accreditation places the CU Denver Business School in the top five percent of business schools worldwide. Students learn from faculty who are experts in their field and leaders in their research.