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Master of Science in Finance with Concentration in Healthcare Administration (STEM) University of Houston - Clearlake University of Houston - Clearlake, USA

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USD 19352

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

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24 Month

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Enhance your skill set in the world of finance with a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Your finance degree from our College of Business will provide you with the tools required to advance in private, public or non-profit sectors. Your STEM-designated Master of Science in Finance is the key to an array of excellent employment possibilities. As financial sectors continue to move in new and exciting directions, it's crucial that you position yourself as a highly qualified expert in corporate finance, investments, economics and global money markets. Recent UHCL graduates have found employment in the fields of corporate finance, commercial banking, financial planning, investment banking, money management and real estate investment.

Highlights:

  • STEM designation: The MS Finance program is a STEM Designated Degree Program. International students on an F-1 visa are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training extension (OPT STEM extension).
  • Concentrations: Pursuing an MS Finance with a concentration in Business Analytics equips students with data skills to make high-stakes financial decisions across diverse industries. A concentration in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates to lead financially sustainable healthcare organizations by blending financial acumen with sector-specific insights.
  • CFA Topics: The MS Finance program integrates a range of key topics from the CFA Level 1 curriculum, preparing students for both academic and professional success.

A Degree Program that Fits Your Life

We offer classes in different formats for your convenience:

  • Hybrid: Half your class time is online, while the other half is face-to-face;
  • Online: From the comfort of your home or office. UHCL is the only Houston-based university offering an accredited fully online MS Finance program.
  • The MS Finance program offers opportunities to network with employers through finance employer mixers, helping students connect with industry professionals. Students gain hands-on experience by working on projects with real-world financial data, providing them with practical skills that are highly valued in today’s finance industry.

In addition, you'll be learning from the best. College of Business finance faculty consult, serve on boards, involve themselves in the community, continue to have active professional roles in their respective fields, publish, and do extensive research.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 105 Days

Program Format Hybrid

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Aug 2026, May 2026, Jan 2027

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    550 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    19352

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75

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    14626 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships Accepting Applications

    New Student Opportunities

    • – A scholarship for new first-time, degree seeking undergraduate students. The student must be a Texas resident or a non-resident transferring from a college or university.
    • – Offers need-based scholarships to recent high school graduates to help make the cost of a 4-year university affordable.
    • – For new residential graduate students, new non-Texas resident undergraduate and graduate, and new undergrad and graduate international students.
    • – On-campus housing scholarship for first-year and transfer students electing to live in Hunter Residence Hall. This $1,000 scholarship is renewable for fall and spring semesters. 
    • – A scholarship for students in the Management Information Systems program for $1,000 per year.
    • – Scholarships for freshmen ranging from "Full-Ride" (tuition, fees, books and housing) to $1,000. 
    • - A scholarship for recent high school graduates with a 3.5 GPA minimum. This $3,000 scholarship ($1,500 for fall and $1,500 for spring) is renewable for an additional three years.
    • - A scholarship for new degree-seeking undergraduate and transfer students. Must have received Associate Degree from a Houston/Galveston area community college within 12 months of transferring to UHCL.

    Application Information

    Application information is detailed on the individual scholarship web page. Note: Applying for scholarships for which you clearly do NOT meet the criteria may disqualify you from all scholarship opportunities. Questions regarding scholarships should be emailed to Office of Student Financial Aid.

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