MS in Business: Finance

Admissions

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.
• The online application allows you to upload a copy of your transcript(s) for each college or university attended. If the transcript where you received your degree does not state the degree was conferred, please also upload a diploma or copy of your degree received (most schools already list the conferred degree on the transcript). If you are formally admitted to the University of Maryland, you will be required to submit an official transcript at new student orientation. If your transcript is not in English, please also upload a copy of your transcript translated into English.
• 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 must be received before a formal admission decision can be made. The certification of finance form is located in the online application. All financial documents can be uploaded into the online application.

Application Deadlines

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. These tuition figures are based on fall 2012 costs and will change for the fall 2013 term.

We look forward to reviewing your application package.

Information for International Students