Master of Science Finance Online
Rise as a finance expert in this STEM-certified program. Explore financial theory, quantitative finance and valuation, along with specialized areas like behavioral finance, financial analytics and investments.
Program Overview
Add value with a UIS Online MS Finance
Master an understanding of complex finance in this STEM-certified program. The online MS Finance from the University of Illinois Springfield provides an immersive, broad exploration of finance, including financial theory, quantitative finance, investments and valuation. An advisory board of respected industry professionals helps guide career-relevant curriculum with opportunities such as a student-managed investment fund and case study competitions.
Taught by the same professors who teach on campus, this AACSB-accredited master’s in finance program examines specialized finance topics, such as behavioral finance, financial psychology, entrepreneurial financing, financial analytics and investments.
Graduates of the online MS Finance will:
- Develop critical-thinking, data analysis and presentation skills necessary to financial service professionals
- Gain key knowledge needed by financial decision makers and market participants, including risk management, self-discipline and use of applications such as Capital IQ
- Understand finance theories and practice in both institutional and individual financial management
- Develop critical-thinking, data analysis and presentation skills necessary to financial service professionals
- Gain key knowledge needed by financial decision makers and market participants, including risk management, self-discipline and use of applications such as Capital IQ
- Understand finance theories and practice in both institutional and individual financial management
Career Opportunities:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Investor
- Financial Planner
- Commercial or Investment Banking
- Accountant
- Private Wealth Management
- Stockbroker
- Actuary
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Investor
- Financial Planner
- Commercial or Investment Banking
- Accountant
- Private Wealth Management
- Stockbroker
- Actuary
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
Also available:
UIS offers a variety of specialized MS programs. Check out all of our online MS concentrations.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Tuition
Our affordable Master of Science program tuition fits your budget
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Finance | $509 | $1,527 | $15,270* |
Important payment information for your UIS online program:
If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and
Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general
University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the
day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first
day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Finance | $509 | $1,527 | $15,270 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your degree quickly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2025-2nd Half | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/16/25 | 5/10/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-1st Half | 8/22/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Applying to the UIS Master of Science Finance online program is quick and easy
We’ve streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- All official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Applicants to the UIS Online MS Finance must meet at least one of the following conditions for admission.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall 2.5 GPA or higher.* No GMAT required.
OR
- Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. No GMAT will be required.
Additional requirements
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
*All previous grades will be included in the cumulative GPA calculation. Applicants without an overall GPA of 2.5 may apply for the graduate certificate program in finance.
Please note: Students enrolled in online programs are not eligible to participate in GA programs or use the University of Illinois Employee/Child of Employee Tuition Waiver.
Courses
Check out the courses you’ll take in your online accredited Master’s in Finance program
For the online MS Finance program, you must complete 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of core courses and six credit hours of concentration courses. The use of a Windows-based PC is preferred for this program.
Required core courses.
