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    Finance (MS)

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    Honolulu, USMSFIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $26,610.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSF program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $26,610 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year non-thesis program providing in-depth knowledge in finance principles and practices, covering areas such as investment analysis, portfolio management, risk management, financial derivatives, and real estate finance.

    Focus: coursework
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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE is neither required nor recommended (internal pathway); recommended but not required (external pathway)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE is neither required nor recommended (internal pathway); recommended but not required (external pathway)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants who did not receive their degree from a country where the language of instruction during their undergraduate degree was entirely in English. (Program-specific minimums not stated; refer to Graduate Division: Old TOEFL iBT (pre-2026) 61 overall (may vary by program))
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants who did not receive their degree from a country where the language of instruction during their undergraduate degree was entirely in English. (Program-specific minimums not stated; refer to Graduate Division: 6.00 overall)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $13,474.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $26,610 across 30 required credits.
    Is Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Finance (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)