MS Finance at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science in finance program builds on a bachelor's or master's of business administration or a degree in another quantitative discipline. It emphasizes both financial theory and quantitative methods in financial management. Students engage in applied research and modeling, using large professional databases and computer software packages. They explore the international and regulatory dimensions of finance while focusing on risk management, financial engineering, banking, corporate finance, and portfolio analysis and management.

Faculty: GW School of Business | Department: Finance | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes FINA 6271 Financial Modeling and Econometrics; FINA 6272 Global Financial Markets; FINA 6273 Cases in Financial Management and Investment Banking; FINA 6274 Corporate Financial Management and Modeling; FINA 6275 Investment Analysis and Global Portfolio Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission. International Students Application Deadlines (for students currently outside the U.S.) International Transfer Student Application Deadlines (for students currently living in the U.S. who do not require a student visa) Either the Graduate Admissions Management Test (GMAT – institution code QK4-4F-64) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE – institution code 5246) are optional and may be waived based on work experience Transcripts are required from al

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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