Finance

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Graduate opportunities

Our reputation for excellence, rigorous curriculum and the reach of our alumni, faculty, community and industry networks help you open doors. The University of North Texas’ Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law provides unique educational opportunities to enhance your pursuit of a career change or advancement.

We offer course work leading to a Master of Science degree in Finance. The degree program prepares you to be a financial specialist and allows you to hone your skills and gain expertise in finance. Courses are also available that apply toward the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with concentrations in Finance.

Classes are taught by experienced faculty members who have extensive academic and industry backgrounds. They are also active in research to remain up-to-date on trends and to enrich the classroom experience. Articles written by faculty members have appeared in the:

• American Economic Review
• Financial Review
• Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
• Journal of Financial Services Research
• Journal of Money, Credit and Banking

Outstanding support

You will join other students with highly diverse education and work experiences. A significant number are employed full time at corporations in the Dallas- Fort Worth region, which is one of the nation’s most dynamic business and economic areas. At UNT, you can make connections that may lead to business opportunities locally, nationally or internationally.

The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730, telephone 813- 769-6500). This distinction means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education. It has also enjoyed tremendous growth, becoming one of the nation’s 20 largest business schools.

The new Business Leadership Building contains 24 classrooms of various sizes and offices for faculty, staff and doctoral students. Student learning is enhanced with interior and exterior spaces such as a café, tutor rooms, team study rooms, a state-of-the-art general access computer lab and outdoor terraces.

Attending UNT

Admission requirements

Master’s programs

You will need to complete the admission requirements for the Toulouse Graduate School as well as provide the following materials to our College of Business:

• Official GMAT scores (The average quantitative score is 510.)
• A résumé with work and academic experience
• Two letters of recommendation (signed and dated on letterhead or on the College of Business form)
• A 600- to 700-word essay about unique events, life experiences and qualifications you feel distinguish your candidacy

More information on these requirements is at www.cob.unt.edu or www.unt.edu/catalog.

Ph.D. program

You must meet the admission requirements of the Toulouse Graduate School as well as the following program requirements:

• Three Doctoral Applicant Evaluation Forms or three letters of recommendation from college professors or professional colleagues familiar with your academic record
• An essay stating your reasons for pursuing doctoral study, personal objectives and career plans
• A résumé or curriculum vitae

Satisfying these criteria does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program. All documents undergo a stringent review process. The Director of Ph.D. Programs and Research will notify you if you have been accepted into the program.

or graduate school requirements and information on possible exceptions, visit www.cob.unt.edu or gradschool.unt.edu/admissions.

Degree requirements

M.B.A. degree

• A maximum of 18 credit hours of background courses may be necessary based on your prior academic background
• 18 credit hours of M.B.A. core courses
• 18 credit hours of professional field courses

Master of Science degree

• A maximum of 18 credit hours of background courses may be necessary based on your prior academic background
• 15 credit hours of required finance courses
• 12 credit hours of elective courses (selected from an approved list)
• 3 credit hour capstone course

Contact the Graduate Programs Office at 940-369- 8977 for an assessment of your preparation for the master’s programs.

Ph.D. degree

• 9 credit hours of foundation courses
• 9 credit hours of advanced research courses
• 12 to 15 credit hours of marketing theory and practice courses
• 9 to 12 credit hours in a supporting field
• Written and oral comprehensive examinations
• Doctoral dissertation

Course descriptions and more details about degree requirements are at www.cob.unt.edu or www.cob.unt.edu/firel.

Certification in Finance

Certifications demonstrate a set of knowledge, skills and abilities. While not a program requirement, faculty members recommend earning one or several of the following certifications to enhance your competitive position in the job market:

• Certified Financial Planner
• Certified in Financial Management
• Certified Management Accountant
• Certified Treasury Professional
• Chartered Financial Analyst

Financial assistance

Our college and department award several competitive scholarships to help you pay for your graduate education. The award amounts vary based on available funding. More information about these scholarships is at www.cob.unt.edu/students/scholarships.

Teaching assistantships and research assistantships may be available. For information on availability, contact our department at firel@unt.edu or call 940-565- 3050. Information about federal financial assistance is available at financialaid.unt.edu.