Finance, Master of Science

Finance, Master of Science

February 12th, 2018

NOTE: This program is blended. You may complete all course work online but a one-week international experience practicum is required. If a student is unable to travel due to immigration visa or other travel restrictions, an alternative international business elective would be taken in place of the international experience.

Admission Criteria

Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree from a college or University recognized by a regional accrediting agency in the U.S. and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final 60 credit hours. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree-granting institution is located. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies web page for all degree requirements.

Neither a GMAT nor a GRE score is required but will be considered if submitted. Factors considered in the admissions decision include the quality and rigor of undergraduate classwork, potential for graduate work in finance, and career focus. Evidence to support these factors include items such as the personal statement portion of the application, any internships or post-graduation work experience, community involvement and service, and an interview (if requested by the admissions committee).

Deadlines for application to the MS Finance

Students can begin the MS Finance program in any semester. During the Spring and Fall semester, they may also start mid-term and enroll in courses during the second eight week term.  The second eight week term typically begins in mid-March for the Spring semester and mid-October for the Fall semester. Duration of MS Finance courses is eight weeks (four weeks for 1½-credit courses), so entry is possible at mid-semester. Deadlines are as follows:

• Spring: December 15 (February 15 for mid-term entry)
• Summer: April 1
• Fall: July 15 (September 15 for mid-term entry)

International applicants to the MS Finance Program

Applications are similar to those for domestic students, but an international student whose native language is not English is required to present an acceptable score on either the TOEFL or the IELTS. Please note that because the program can be completed fully online, immigration documents will not be issued. International students will be limited to online courses unless they have a current visa that allows them to study in the United States.

Minimum English Proficiency Requirements

Required Application Materials

For the Office of Graduate Studies

• Completed Graduate Studies online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Finance Program

• Resume and personal statement, including career goals, what steps you’ve already taken toward those goals and how the MS in Finance can help you achieve them.
• Letters of recommendation (preferred but not required)
• GMAT or GRE scores (optional)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please see our website for detailed instructions about the program and how to complete the application.