KAIST/UMD Smith Dual Finance Degree Program
Smith Welcomes You
KAIST and the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business offer you the opportunity to study in the United States and earn a dual master’s degree in finance. Expand your financial knowledge and connect with top employers from across the globe when you study at Maryland Smith.
This is a rewarding opportunity available to current KAIST Finance MBA and Master of Financial Engineering students.
Two Dual Degree Options
Why Get a Dual Master’s Degree in Finance from UMD Smith?
Close Access to Exciting Career Opportunities
Our campus is located in College Park, Maryland, U.S., a short train ride away from the nation’s capital. Our convenient location makes it easier for you to connect with employers from top financial institutions, including the IMF and World Bank. You’ll pursue your dual degree from January until December, giving you plenty of time to meet others and seek new opportunities. You can also take advantage of Smith’s clubs and career resources to refine your skills and connect you with the right people.
UMD has many attractive elements, such as student exchange activities. I loved the in-depth classes on financial products. The theoretical knowledge of bonds and derivatives I learned is also very helpful in understanding my work.
Businesses Who Have Hired Smith Finance Grads
Expand on Your Current Finance Skills
Get a specialized, in-depth understanding of finance that would expand on what you are currently learning in your MBA or Financial Engineering program. Our Master of Finance teaches you advanced concepts with practical applications ideal for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, risk management, or asset management. The Master of Quantitative Finance degree allows you to create financial models and take on the more specialized mathematical roles in the field.
Hands-on Learning Experiences
- Apply your knowledge to scenarios that mirror what you’ll face in the real world.
- Partner with top companies to help them solve business challenges.
- Manage the university’s endowment $600K endowment fund.
- Work through case studies under the guidance of our expert faculty.
How to Apply
Learn more about the application requirements for our dual finance degree program.
Send an e-mail to the University of Maryland at kaistsmith@umd.edu so your application fee can be waived and your unsubmitted application can be marked for this particular program. Please remember to include your full name in the body of the e-mail and use the following subject line:
Starting My KAIST <MFE or FMBA>, UMD Application Now
Within approximately three business days, you will receive an email response to confirm your application fee has been waived and your application has been marked appropriately.
After you receive the confirmation email from the University of Maryland, you may submit your application.
Application Requirements:
- The equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
- Sufficient quantitative background (exposure to linear algebra and advanced statistics is highly recommended)
- Transcript(s) and degree certificate(s)
- Letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Essay
- Official TOEFL or IELTS or PTE report — required if you do not have a four-year or advanced degree from a country where English is the official language. Applicants who have not yet taken the TOEFL or IELTS or PTE exam should contact the Smith Admissions Office at kaistsmith@umd.edu to make them aware of when you plan to take the exam.
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TOEFL |
IELTS |
PTE |
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Overall |
96 |
7 |
68 |
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Speaking |
22 |
6.5 |
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Listening |
24 |
7 |
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Reading |
26 |
7 |
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Writing |
24 |
7 |
UMD Smith’s institutional code is 5814.