Online M.S.
in Finance
Develop skills needed to excel
in finance, investments, and equity.
16+ Months
16 Courses
32 Hours
$985/CH
The online M.S. in Finance program is a 32-credit-hour program designed to prepare students for the complex and nuanced disciplines of corporate finance and equity. Students study topics including financial modeling, advanced corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, venture capital and private equity, alternative investments, equity fund management, international finance, and risk management.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Academic Term
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Faculty Expertise
Price College Finance faculty have strong expertise in corporate finance, investments, financial intermediation, risk management, and real estate finance – these areas are represented throughout the curriculum. In addition, many of the faculty have experience in the energy industry and bring in specific examples and cases.
Strong Alumni Network
Price College of Business was named after financier Michael F. Price – so finance is part of our DNA. OU offers a tremendous alumni base in the financial sector, as well as a rich experience among the students in the program.
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible, affordable online program designed for working professionals. Courses combine asynchronous and synchronous online classes, providing flexibility and live interaction with classmates and esteemed faculty. Engage in discussions with professors and fellow students while you gain skills necessary for a career in modern finance.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your
Finance Master's
degree
Students study financial management, investments, financial modeling, corporate finance, M&A and corporate restructuring, venture capital and private equity, derivative securities, fixed-income securities, banking, international finance, real estate finance, and risk management.
Course Offerings
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Investments
- Quantitative Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Derivative Securities & Markets
- M&A and Corporate Restructuring
- Managerial Economics
- Business Ethics/Legal
- Fixed Income Securities & Markets
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Risk Management
- International Financial Management
- Financial Intermediation and Banking
- Alternative Investments
Getting Started Today
Admission to the online M.S. in Finance is selective and requires evidence of strong quantitative abilities. Because the program is designed to provide additional expertise in finance to professionals at all stages of their careers, professional work experience is not required for admission.
Applicants must have completed a B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited institution (the committee will specifically review GPAs in quantitative coursework).
To apply, students must:
- Complete the online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
- Submit a current resume
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- Submit a personal statement
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Applicants who have graduated within three years should provide letters from faculty members.
- Applicants who have been out of school for more than three years can provide recommendations from a direct supervisor or colleague.
- GRE/GMAT score - Candidates may request a GMAT/GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. Speak with your enrollment counselor to see if you may be eligible.
- International student applicants – Must receive a TOEFL score of 600 or higher on the paper-based test (250 on the computer, 100 on the internet-based test) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Institution Code 6879.
Application Timeline
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Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an M.S. in Finance degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $31,520 ($985 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.
Tuition Calculator
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Why OU Online?
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
