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MS in Business: Finance
Admissions
Please note that the acceptance process will begin with the first application
deadline date and continue until the cohort reaches its maximum limit as
determined by the Smith School of Business.
| Application
Deadline |
Decision Mailing
Date |
| December 1, 2011 |
March 1, 2012 |
| February 15, 2012 |
April 15, 2012 |
| April 1, 2012 |
June 1, 2012 |
The MSBF program only admits students during the fall semester.
The following are required to be considered for admission into the program:
- The equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with sufficient
mathematical background.
- The Graduate Record Examination® (GRE®) or the Graduate Management
Admissions Test® (GMAT®). At least one official score must be submitted.
- A completed online application form that includes a written essay articulating
your qualifications and motivation for pursuing advanced education.
- Application fee of $75.
- Two official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate
institutions that you have previously attended. Transcripts should be mailed
directly to the MBA/MS admissions office at the following address:
University of Maryland, MBA/MS Admissions, 2308 Van Munching Hall, College
Park, MD 20742.
- Two letters of recommendation from supervisors within your organization or from
professors familiar with your work.
- Admissions interview, if required. After initial screening, the Admissions Office
may select candidates for interviews which may be done in person or by telephone.
The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an interview time.
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS official scores).
Those who have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from one of the
countries listed here
are waived of this requirement.
- For any international student needing an F1 visa, a completed
certification of finance form and supporting financial documentation.
The certification of finance form is located here and also in the online
application. The certification of finance form should be mailed directly to
the MBA/MS admissions office at the following address: University of
Maryland, MBA/MS Admissions, 2308 Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD 20742.
Please do not mail the certification of finance form to the address listed
on the actual form as this may delay processing of your application.
Institutional Codes
- TOEFL - 5814
- GRE - 5814
- GMAT - SQT - N8 - 48
Admitted Student Profile
The admissions committee carefully considers every component of the
application file. Previous academic performance, substantive letters of
recommendation, clear career goals, and strong standardized test scores are
among the criteria considered. A competitive applicant will possess the
following:
- GMAT score in the mid 600's or higher
- GRE scores in the 75th percentile or higher on each section
- Undergraduate grade point average of 3.3 and higher (of a 4.0 scale)
- TOEFL score of at least 100 (must meet minimum
requirements for unconditional admission as stated by the university)
We also highly value diversity in the finance program. Women make up
approximately 50% of the class that started in fall 2010. International students
come from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
Tuition Information
The tuition is approximately $45,000 for the Washington, D.C., location.
Tuition rate in College Park is dependent on your residency status in the
state of Maryland. If you qualify for in-state tuition rates, your cost will be
approximately $45,000. If you qualify for out-of-state tuition rates, your cost
will be approximately $55,000.
This amount does not include books and additional course materials that are
required to attend class. This tuition figure is based on fall 2011 costs and
will change for the fall 2012 term.
We look forward to reviewing your application package.
Information for International
Students 
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