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Master of Science in Finance and Risk Management with Specialization in Commodities University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Denver, USA

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USD 19878

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A Master degree in Finance and Risk Management at CU Denver Business School will help you gain insight into the economics and finance behind modern business and add critical quantitative skills to your resume.

As a part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program, a majority of the curriculum reflects the practice of investment management. By graduation, you’ll be prepared to pass the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and land upper-level finance positions.

With this hands-on degree, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into special topics like behavioral and political finance and international corporate governance. With five specialization options, you can also choose to tailor your degree to focus on commodities, risk management and insurance, economics, financial analysis, or general finance.

Commodities

This specialization targets those looking to advance their careers in investments and trading in assets and derivatives. You’ll be able to fully leverage the resources from the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities and Energy Management. Course topics include:

  • Foundations in commodities
  • Commodity supply chain management
  • Trading in commodity and financial markets
  • Probabilistic modeling

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 105 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

       

    6.5 IELTS Score
    83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    550 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19878

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    22000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.

    International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.

    Scholarship Application Requirement Award Amount or Range Criteria
    Automatic Merit Scholarship No $5,000 - 10,000
    per academic year
    GPA
    Additional Merit Scholarship Yes Up to $8,000
    per academic year
    GPA and scholarship application
    ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship No $1,000 - $5,000
    per academic year
    Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission
    Program-Specific Scholarships Yes $500 - $2,500 Varies
    External Scholarships Yes Varies Varies

     

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