500
Avg. GMAT
NA
Work Experience
$47K
Avg. Cost of Study
12
Months Duration
$65K
Avg. Salary
Repeatedly ranked among the best of its kind in the world, FIU’s Master of Science in Finance program boasts an in-depth curriculum enabling you to apply financial strategy to challenging, real-world business decisions.
As a University Affiliation Program with the CFA Institute, this program offers excellent preparation for Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and readies you for a wide spectrum of higher-level financial roles. The specialty areas available for finance professionals are limitless, including corporate finance, investment advisory services, fund management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking, FinTech, and more.
77
QS Ranking
$33,600
Avg. Cost of Tuition
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$13,966
Avg. Living Cost
Avg. Cost of Study
Expense | Estimated Cost |
---|---|
Housing | $8,424 |
Food | $2,028 |
Transportation | $1,895 |
Personal Expenses | $1,597 |
Total Yearly Expenses | $13,966 |
A 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent
Hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on upper-division coursework
We look at your upper-division credits, versus your overall GPA, to determine admission eligibility. Upper-division credits are typically taken in your last two years of your undergraduate program.
Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency by taking either:
Test scores are considered official when sent by the testing center directly to our school. When requesting the official scores, please refer to the Florida International University Institution code code 5206.
GMAT or GRE Exam
They accept either the GMAT or GRE exam. For the GMAT we require a minimum score of 500. For the GRE they require that you meet within the 40th percentile of the quantitative and verbal sections, which is approx. 152 quantitative and 154 verbal.
Exam waiver opportunities available if applicant meets one of the following eligibility criteria:
Graduate Application for Admission
Official Transcripts
Proof of Degree
Current Résumé
Official Test Scores (if applicable)
English Proficiency Test (for International Applicants)
Applications submitted after priority deadlines are reviewed on a space available basis.
Fall (August) | Spring (January) |
July 1 | November 1 |
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The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program was established in the year 2000, and for nearly the past 20 years, the program has been dedicated to establishing leading professionals for the industry.
This scholarship was designed to reward individuals who have shown exemplary academic and work achievements.
To be eligible for the scholarship:
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee scholarship.
There are a number of scholarship opportunities provided through the generosity of both individuals and corporations. Most scholarships are awarded in the summer for the following academic year.
Scholarship award will vary in amount, depending on the scholarship, the qualifications of the recipient, and the number of qualified applicants. To be eligible to apply for scholarships, applicants must be seeking a degree in a program offered within the college.
American Indian Services Scholarship
Up to $2,000 – February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, November 1st
Four scholarships per year are awarded to degree-seeking students who are at least one-quarter enrolled member of a Native American tribe recognized by the federal government. Applicants may be studying on a part- or full-time basis.
Up to $2,000 – April 4th
This scholarship is made available to full- and part-time graduate students who are enrolled in a tribe or have at least one parent who is. Learners must have at least a 2.5 GPA and online courses are not accepted.
Master of Science in Finance’s 36-credit, 12 class, curriculum covers established and emerging concepts, practices, and technology in the financial industry, with a focus on preparing you for your choice of specialization within the field.
Yes, the FIU MSF program is offered online. The online program is designed for working professionals who want to earn their degree without having to quit their jobs.
Yes, the FIU MSF program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The FIU MSF program offers a number of scholarship opportunities to help students offset the cost of tuition. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors.
The FIU MSF program is preparing students for the future of finance by:
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