MS in Finance Admissions

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The MS in Finance is a rigorous full-time program that aims to build on practical quantitative and computational skills used in the finance industry, in addition to theoretical knowledge. Consider applying if you're a recent college graduate or early-career professionals with quantitative skills and experience or interest in a finance career.

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Admissions Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree

A first university degree that is equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree.

Completion of Statistics Course

Completion of at least one full-semester, university-level statistics course is required at the time of application.

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The Master of Finance program begins in the fall each year.

What you need to apply

The Master of Science Finance program offers a streamlined online application. The following materials are required to apply: 

  • Academic records from all institutions attended
  • GMAT or GRE (Optional)
  • Video Interview (self-recorded) or Live Interview (MSF Research Track Applicants Only)
  • Video Essay
  • Personal short essays
  • Resume
  • 2 recommendations
  • English Language Test (if applicable)


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Master of Science in Finance Admissions FAQs

It is distinguished by its rigorous, STEM-designated curriculum with four optional specialization tracks (Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Healthcare Finance, Finance Research) and a required experiential learning component through client projects or the student-managed Carlson Funds Enterprise (CFE).

Requirements include a bachelor's degree (in any field), transcripts, a current résumé, a personal statement, a video essay and two recommendations. Prerequisites must include completed university-level coursework in statistics.

Work experience is preferred but not required. The program is structured for recent graduates, early-career professionals, career changers with an average of 0–2 years of work experience

GMAT or GRE General Test scores are now optional for admission to the MS in Finance program for domestic or international applicants who meet the following requirement:

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or overall B grade equivalent on another scale).

The program utilizes multiple application rounds leading to the single July start date. Specific deadlines are available on the requirements and deadlines page.

A bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. degree is required. 3-year degrees from India are not considered equivalent without an additional year of postgraduate education. Check with the office of admissions if you're uncertain whether your degree is equivalent. An equivalent degree in any major is accepted, provided the statistics prerequisite and other quantitative experience requirements are met.

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