Partner Schools
Through our partnership program, students at select schools in China can pursue a Master of Science in Finance on a shorter timeline and with a reduced cost.
Current Partner Schools
Our current partner schools include the following:
Partner School Program Overview
Students from partner schools receive exclusive benefits when admitted to the Master of Science in Finance program. Instead of beginning in the summer, partner school students start in the fall and have 9 summer credits waived—a $15,000 value. This waiver shortens the program to just 9 months and reduces the total tuition cost. In addition, partner school students receive a 15% tuition discount on their remaining 30 credits, saving approximately $7,500.
Available to all admitted partner school students
for summer courses. ~$15,000 discount.
graduate in 9 months
Application Requirements
To be considered for the Carlson School of Management’s MS in Finance program, you must complete an application as well as meet the minimum requirements:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Candidates who meet the 3.0 GPA requirement are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE. A candidate with a GPA below a 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis but will be required to submit a GMAT or GRE.
- Statistics course must be completed
- Calculus and other quantitatively heavy courses are preferred
- Recommendation from your school’s designated advisor
- First Year in your school’s program must be completed prior to application
- One English Language Proficiency test must also be completed. All minimum scores are listed below for each accepted test.
- TOEFL (79 Overall Average; Minimum 21 in Writing; Minimum 19 in Reading)
- IELTS (6.5 Minimum Overall Band Score; No Section Lower than 6.5)
- PTE (59 Minimum)
- Duolingo (115 Minimum; Minimum 115 for Literacy Subscore)