About Finance at UW
UW’s flexible, online master’s degree program in finance is designed for the working
professional. You can start in the fall, spring or summer, enroll full-time or part-time,
and finish in one or two years.
Plus, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) graduate certificate can be built into
the finance master’s program, so you’ll earn both a master’s degree in finance, as
well as a graduate certificate in financial planning, at the same time.
- 100% Online Asynchronous Learning
- 1-2 Year Degree Completion
- GRE/GMAT Not Required
- General Finance Track or CFP Track
Learn more about UW's Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) graduate certificate program!
The UW College of Business and M.S. in Finance program are nationally accredited by AACSB. UW’s master’s program in finance and CFP graduate certificate are also CFP® Board Registered.
Learn more about our accrediting body, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The master of science in finance at the University of Wyoming is a rigorous and flexible graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership in financial services, corporate finance and personal financial planning. Built on the principles of modern finance, the program offers a general finance track and an optional Certified Financial Planner (CFP) track. Students complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, primarily through advanced-level coursework, while maintaining a strong academic standing. Here are some topics you might cover as a master's student in finance:
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Insurance and Retirement Planning
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming offers a comprehensive selection of fully-online and hybrid programs, in addition to the online M.S. in Finance. These online programs are on par with their in-person counterparts in terms of learning standards and accreditation. Recognizing the distinct requirements of online learners, we furnish a range of academic and student resources designed to support your success both during your time at UW and in your post-graduation journey.
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What Can You Do With a Finance Master’s Degree?
With in-depth knowledge of capital budgeting processes, asset allocation strategies and finance valuation techniques, you could work for corporate, industry, nonprofit or government. This includes local, state or federal agencies such as the CIA, FBI and IRS.
- Business Manager
- Certified Financial Planner
- Chief Financial Officer
- Equity Trader
- Information Manager
- Investment Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Loan Officer
- Portfolio Manager
- Mesa Natural Gas
- Tata Chemicals
- Western States Bank
- Empower Retirement
- Goldman Sachs
- University of Wyoming Foundation
- Fort Hays State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Laramie County Community College
- UniWyo Credit Union
- Monarch Investment and Management Group
- Frontier Asset Management, L.L.C.
- Wyoming State Treasurer's Office
- Black Hills Energy
- Wyoming Retirement System
To become a CFP with a master’s in finance, you’ll also need to complete CFP-specific coursework—fortunately, our CFP graduate certificate can be earned alongside your master's in finance. After that, pass the CFP exam, meet the experience requirements, clear a background check and you’re on your way!
An MBA covers broad business topics like marketing, management and strategy, while a master’s in finance focuses deeply on financial analysis, markets and investment. Pursue an MBA for leadership roles or a finance master’s for specialized finance careers.
