Graduate Admissions Office: Master of Science in Finance


Master of Science in Finance

College of Business Administration Graduate Program Director : Isabel Lopez Department’s Phone Number :(305) 348-4198 Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-4245 For More Information, go to Program's web site College of Business Administration web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) is an accelerated graduate-level program in which successful students can earn their degree in only one year. It provides a demanding weekend program for professionals to strengthen and deepen their expertise in financial decision-making so they can assume greater levels of responsibility in their firms. Students can start in August or January. The program content provides participants a broad and deep understanding of domestic and global finance as well as a firm grasp of the latest financial concepts, analytical techniques, and "best practices" in the field. It looks at the dynamic nature of the financial and economic marketplaces and the challenges these rapidly changing arenas pose to financial practitioners. Students in the program become increasingly proficient in understanding and working within the evolving institutional structure of domestic and international financial markets. They learn how to become better financial strategists and to sharpen their technical and analytical skills, including the use of financial software.
The curriculum includes the latest financial computer software and helps prepare students for Level I of the Chartered Financial exam (CFA).
Application Requirements: To be eligible for admission to the MSF program, applicants must: Meet the general University requirements for admission to a graduate degree program. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities. Meet the following minimum requirements: a score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or 1,000 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a 3.0 GPA in upper-division undergraduate courses. Additional Requirements for International Students: If an international applicant's native language is not English, he/she must have a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, or an equivalent score on a comparable examination.