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Masters Public Financial Management 100% Online

The  Master of Public Financial Management (MPFM)  is designed to meet the national demand for well-trained financial managers for public and non-profit organizations.The MPFM prepares students for careers in public financial management, accounting, and budget analysis in public and nonprofit organizations. Offered 100% online, the MPFM courses and schedule are designed with working and non-traditional students in mind. Classes include advanced topics in public accounting, auditing, budgeting, tax policy, municipal securities, public pensions, legal issues, and other special topics in public finance.

Like the  PFM Graduate Certificate , the MPFM consists exclusively of online coursework engaging students through assignments, readings, exams, and other activities with the same level of rigor of other traditional Master programs offered by the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. Where the MPFM differs from the Graduate Certificate, however, is in its depth. The  36-credit hour degree program  includes all of the courses found in the Graduate Certificate, plus an additional 24 credit hours of course work. For more information about the program contact the  Program Director, Dr. Rhonda Trautman .

The Graduate Certificate and Master's of Public Financial Management share courses

It is important to note that the first four classes in the  Graduate Certificate in PFM  are identical to the MPFM. Courses completed in the Graduate Certificate can count towards the MPFM if students chose to apply. This process does require another application and must meet other requirements in the application process. Students interested in this process should contact the  Martin School Student Affairs Officer . 

The program can be completed in two years, including two summer sessions. Students take one 3-credit hour course at a time in 8-week and 4-week sessions. The culmination of the program is the Capstone Project, which is a self-selected research project centered on relevant policy questions.

Given the nature of the online format, this program requires self-motivation and time management from the student.

Suggested sequence of courses entering program in Fall Semester is below. Students may also begin the program in Spring Semester. Students applying to the Master of Public Financial Management Program without previously attaining the associated Graduate Certificate may only apply for Fall or Spring Semesters."

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Students must meet all requirements of the University of Kentucky Graduate School , including a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have some experience or education in accounting, but it is not a prerequisite.

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Please be aware that admission and/or enrollment in this program cannot lead to the issuance of an F-1 or J-1 student visa. The University of Kentucky cannot sponsor a student visa or issue an I-20/DS-2019 to students in an online program.

Per state laws, distance education courses and programs must be legally authorized in a state prior to offering courses or programs to students residing there. Therefore, program availability varies by state. Students should check  UK Online  to determine if a distance education program at the University of Kentucky is available in their state of residence. All distance education students should keep in mind that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state.

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The Department of Economics is committed to providing students with a strong grounding in economic theory and applied econometrics in order to develop and estimate models of economic behavior of individuals, firms, and governments.   NOTE:  The Economics Department  does not accept PhD/MS applications nor admit students for the Spring Term.  Our PhD and MS Programs begin with the Fall Term.  

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The MS in Economics is designed to introduce students to graduate-level study in economics. The MS in Economics provides a strong foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, in addition to allowing students to pursue some electives in their fields of interest. The degree is often earned en passant to a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field; we do not typically admit students seeking a terminal master’s degree, although there may be exceptions (part-time students, international exchange students, or other special cases). If your ultimate goal is a Ph.D., you should apply directly to the Ph.D. program regardless of whether you already have a master’s degree.  

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"As a student in our PhD in economics program, you will study with faculty who are experts in their fields, work with bright and capable students, and obtain a vast amount of knowledge of your field. Our PhD program is designed so that the motivated student can make steady progress toward the PhD degree." - Professor Carlos Lamarche, Director of Graduate Studies

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How Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy Impact State-Generated Transportation Revenues? Projecting Scenarios through 2040

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California faces unprecedented uncertainty about how much revenue the state will raise from a package of taxes on motor fuels and annual registration fees on light-duty vehicles that was established in 2017 by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). The SB 1 taxes are by far the largest source of revenue that the State of California generates to support maintenance, operations, and improvements for state highways, and the funds also contribute substantially to local transportation and public transit budgets. To help policymakers navigate the uncertainty about future SB 1 transportation revenue, this study used spreadsheet models to project revenue from the SB 1 taxes through 2040 under a set of eight scenarios that consider a wide range of possible futures. The scenarios consider changes to revenue that could arise from implementation of California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations, as well as potential changes in driving costs, population size, vehicle ownership rates, and trucking industry operations. Key findings include:

• It is impossible to project future revenues with any confidence for more than a few years into the future. By 2040, annual revenue ranges from a low of $4.81 billion to a high of $12.15 billion.
• The state may lose substantial revenue if the SB 1 taxes and fees are not changed and/or replaced within the coming few years. In 2027, just three years out, projected annual revenue for some scenarios drops by more than a billion dollars below 2024 revenue.
• A fast ICE to ZEV transition would significantly reduce annual revenue—but so could changes in VMT.
• Fuel taxes currently provide most SB 1 revenue, but by 2040 California may rely on vehicle registration fees to provide most of the revenue.

ASHA WEINSTEIN AGRAWAL, PHD

Dr. Agrawal works at San José State University, where she is the Director of MTI’s National Transportation Finance Center, the MTI Education Director, and a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning. Her research agenda is guided by a commitment to the principles of sustainability and equity: what policy and planning tools can communities adopt to encourage environmentally-friendly travel and improve accessibility for people struggling with poverty or other disadvantages? Dr. Agrawal has researched transportation funding policy questions for more than 25 years. Her work focuses on holistic evaluation of the advantages and challenges of different tax and fee options for raising transportation revenues, as well as public opinion about different tax and fee options. She earned a BA in Folklore and Mythology from Harvard University, an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a PhD in City and Regional Planning.

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Ms. King is a doctoral candidate at UCLA’s Institute of Transportation Studies and Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Her research focuses on transportation finance, travel behavior, and transportation equity. At Florida State University she earned MS degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Geographic Information Systems, as well as a BS in Applied Economics. Prior to starting her doctoral studies, Ms. King worked for the state of Florida providing technical assistance to local governments as they planned for the effects of sea-level rise.

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The University of Kentucky’s Master of Science in Finance prepares students for a professional career in the finance and banking industries. This science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program focuses on analytics and data science related skills in courses through Python, Tableau and more.

This 30-credit-hour program gives students first-hand asset management experience by managing $5 million of real money and access to real-time financial information in our state-of-the-art Seale Finance Learning Center . Students will access real-time financial information from sources including Bloomberg Terminals and Capital IQ.

"I love how numbers can tell a story. I chose UK because of the MS in Finance program. It's forward-thinking. It makes me future-proof."

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The Master of Science in Finance program is a 30-credit-hour program that consists of 10 courses that can be completed in as little as 2 semesters or more.

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The John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program every year since 2012. The Master of Science program has been included in the CFA Institute University Recognition Program since 2017. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK).

Students are provided with a solid grounding in the CBOK*, and are prepared to sit for the CFA exam. Each year, the CFA Institute allots 13 scholarships to finance students. (MSF or undergraduate). Students with scholarships will be able to access CFA preparation materials for free and take CFA exams at a significantly lowered rate.

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The majority of our MSF students finish the program in one year. However, some MSF students can finish the MSF program in more than a year. International students in the program must take at least nine credit hours per semester in order to maintain the full-time student status (may apply for reduced course load in the last semester).

"The Seale Finance Learning Center equips students with everything they need (Bloomberg Terminals) to compete and succeed in the finance industry."

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At the University of Kentucky, members of our Master of Science in Finance community make positive contributions to their chosen fields and fellow members of the cohort. Our program builds a tight-knit group of individuals who accompany each other on this journey. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and driven with the desire to develop further their leadership skills and the initiative to expand their tool belt on a timeline that best suits them.

For a more detailed understanding of our specific admissions requirements, schedule a 1:1 session with our team. We look forward to answering any questions you may have while guiding you through this process.

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Fall semester: July 26th Spring semester: December 10th

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Fall semester: April 15th Spring semester: September 15th

Here are the steps to apply.

1. application.

Complete an online application and submit the application fee. An application is considered complete/ready for review once all supporting documents** have been received by the University of Kentucky Graduate School.

**Please note the MSF program does not require letters of recommendation.

Spring admission is considered if either one of the following two conditions is met:

• Applicant plans to finish the program in more than two semesters.
• Applicant's undergraduate major is finance with a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 (out of 4.0).

Completion of the application does not guarantee admission into the MSF program. Applicants will be evaluated primarily based on their undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and their TOEFL/IELTS scores.

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• Minimum undergraduate GPA requirement is 2.75 (out of 4.0).
• Undergraduate Transcript *Please note: Transcripts in SECURE pdf files need to be printed out, re-scanned, and uploaded. Our system will not be able to read it otherwise.
• *GMAT/GRE is not required, if you submit to support your application, the Institution Code for the UK Graduate School is 1837 for both GMAT and GRE.

International candidates:

• English Proficiency waivers accepted. English Proficiency waivers can be offered to candidates who earned their bachelors' degrees from other U.S. universities and/or institutions that will document that all of their instruction was in English.
• Minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The minimum DUOLINGO is 115, plus an online interview. The TOEFL Institution Code for the UK Graduate School is 1837.
• For International Students, you have the option of completing the program in a flexible format in 2, 3, or 4 semesters.

International candidates in the program must take at least nine credit hours per semester in order to maintain the full-time student status. Candidates may apply for a reduced course load the last semester. For more information, contact Yingnan Song .

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Now that you know the admission and application requirements, you are ready to start your application to the Master of Science in Finance Program. You can save your progress and return to your application as needed until you are ready to submit it.

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We look forward to answering any questions and guiding you through this process.

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Tuition is based on a credit hour system to allow additional flexibility. Students may select to start the program in the Spring semester and extend the program for as long as necessary to complete the entire 10 courses.

Master of Science in Finance students need 30 credit hours to graduate.

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All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on their academic performance, such as GPA, GMAT/GRE scores, and other factors. The scholarships are very competitive and typically cover only partial tuition costs.

Refunds Students can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the Student Account Services website .

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The University of Kentucky Graduate School provides various funding opportunities for graduate students through fellowships, assistantships, and support funding.

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The Graham Office of Career Management offers comprehensive career support services to all graduate students in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Students receive assistance in everything needed to launch a successful career after graduation, from resume development and job searches to LinkedIn profile buildout and interview preparation.

As you hone your career search as a student in the MS Finance program, you can also expect to receive guidance and networking from our faculty who bring their own extensive experience in industry into the classroom.

"The MSF program offers a great pivot if you've already been in a career, or maybe already have a business degree but want to focus on finance. It's a wonderful opportunity to grow."

Winston Duncan

The MSF program is a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program. This means international students are eligible for three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. OPT is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 (non-immigrant student visa) status are allowed to work on a student visa and receive practical training to complement their education

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The MSF program works closely with the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods and the Gatton college to place our students in order for our students to have a successful career in Finance. For more placements click the button below.

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