Invest in Yourself

Online Master of Science in Finance at the University of Houston

The global financial services market is expected to reach $28.5 trillion by 2025—and that means career opportunities for trained and qualified financial experts.

Bauer’s MS in Finance program helps you develop the financial expertise you need to excel in this fast-paced field. You can tailor your degree to your career goals and interests with six specialized tracks Corporate Finance, Investments and Portfolio Management, Quantitative Finance, Energy Finance, and Real Estate Finance.

This STEM-designated degree is ideal for professionals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You’ll work with a world-class faculty and embark on hands-on projects with multinational businesses across industries both here in Houston and beyond.

With in-person and online program modalities available, the MS in Finance is designed with you in mind. Study full-time or part-time, join your classmates on campus or log-in from the comfort of home. Either way, you pick the program that’s best for you.

Bauer’s MS in Finance will help you develop highly employable skills in a desirable field — more than 92% of our graduates land a rewarding job within six months at top employers like Exxon, Google, and Ernst & Young.

Are you ready to change your future?

The Bauer Difference

Highlights

  • The world of finance is always in demand—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment rates for financial managers are projected to grow 17% by 2030.
  • Options matter: In-person or online, part-time or full-time—you get to pick the path that works for your life.
  • Choose from six specialized tracks Corporate Finance, Investments and Portfolio Management, Quantitative Finance, Energy Finance, and Real Estate Finance.
  • Build a powerful network in Houston, the 3rd largest urban environment in the U.S. and home to more than 1,400 financial services companies

STEM-Certified

The Bauer MS in Finance program is designated as a STEM Advanced Degree, providing you with the transferable problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills that employers desire.

CFA University Affiliation Program

The MS in Finance Program meets the high standards demanded by the CFA Institute, a global organization that promotes high standards in ethics, education, and professional excellence in the financial community.

Real-world Knowledge

Learning by doing is key at Bauer. Here, you’ll have a range of opportunities to get hands-on experience, from managing our private, multimillion-dollar Cougar Investment Fund to working on a real-life industry consulting project over the summer.

Houston’s Hot Job Market

Houston is a global business leader that’s home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies. You’ll work directly with many of these companies through real-world projects, learning invaluable lessons and making important connections.

Career Dedication

The Rockwell Career Center at Bauer gives you access to a dedicated team of career advisors who will provide you the resources and coaching you need to chart the next steps in your career.

Scholarships Available

Last year, more than 700 Bauer College of Business students were awarded more than $3 million in Bauer scholarships. Contact the Bauer Scholarship Coordinator to learn more.

Finance Faculty

Learn from the Best

Praveen Kumar, Cullen Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Finance at UH Bauer College of Business

Bauer’s faculty include renowned educators, industry professionals, and avid researchers and publishers of scholarly work.

Praveen Kumar

Cullen Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Finance
  • Faculty director of Bauer’s Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI)
  • Recipient of University of Houston’s Excellence Award for Research and Scholarship and Teaching Excellence Award
  • Research published in Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, and more

How To Apply

Admission to the MS in Finance program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited university. BBA Finance graduates from the UH Bauer College of Business who are admitted to the MSF program within two years of graduating with the undergraduate degree will require only 30 graduate credits (or ten full-semester courses) to complete the MSF degree.

Admissions

Application Deadlines

  Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Application opens August 1, 2024 May 1, 2025 August 1, 2025 May 1, 2026
International Application Deadline March 1, 2025 October 1, 2025 March 1, 2026 October 1, 2026
International Confirmation Fee Deadline April 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 April 15, 2026 October 15, 2026
Domestic Application Deadline July 1, 2025 December 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 December 1, 2026
Domestic Confirmation Fee Deadline July 31, 2025 December 15, 2025 July 31, 2026 December 15, 2026

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Student Profiles

What makes a Bauer MS Finance student?

618
Average Incoming GMAT Score
31% F   69% M
31% Female
69% Male
Gender Breakdown
2.3
Average Years of Professional Experience
26
Average Age
3.51
Average Undergrad GPA

Data reflects entering classes of Fall 2021

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Attend a MS Event

Join an in-person or online event to learn more about how a Bauer MS can work for you.

Ticket to Bauer

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM / Melcher Hall - AIM Ticker Area
Learn about our Accountancy, MBA, and MS programs, as well as financial aid! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.


Webinar: Submitting the Best International Student Application

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM / Online
Join us for an exclusive webinar dedicated to international applicants, where our admissions staff will explain what committees look for in applications for the best chances of admission.


Virtual MBA & MS Information Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / Online
Learn more about our programs and get your questions answered by our admissions staff.


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