Equip yourself with the financial skills necessary to excel with a Master of Science in Finance from Florida State University’s College of Business. Pursue entry into our rigorous one-year program that will bolster your quantitative and analytical skills through hands-on application and exposure to world-class faculty and speakers. Hone skills through competitive project work alongside an elite group of finance students. Leave with a refined skill set – including an

• Admission deadline: March 1 for summer entry; one month earlier for international applicants

• Competitive awards for financial assistance

• Three semesters• Internationally known scholars• Opportunity for Global Experience

Seminar• Accreditation by The Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

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enhanced ability to model financial problems and interpret statistical evidence – that will give you an edge whether your next step is a Wall Street career or a Ph.D.

Core curriculum The MSF program consist of 32 credit hours. Current core curriculum in-

cludes the following courses:FIN 5317 – Financial Institutions and Risk Management FIN 5425 – Problems in Financial ManagementFIN 5515 – Investment Management & Analysis FIN 5537 – Financial Derivatives & Risk Management FIN 5605 – Multinational Financial Management FIN 5840 – Applied Econometrics in FinanceFIN 5917 – Professional Development Series (1 credit hour in the fall and

the spring)FIN 5935 – Investment BankingFIN 5935 – Computer Skills for Financial AnalysisMAN 5716 – Economic and Business Conditions Analysis REE 5305 – Real Estate Investments

Note: FIN 5935 repeats because it’s a special topics class with a new fo-cus.

PrerequisitesAll applicants must complete specific business foundation courses with a cumulative overall GPA of 3.00 or better, and an upper division GPA of 3.4 or better, prior to enrollment in the MSF program. Minimum prerequisites include Financial Accounting (ACG 2021 or its equivalent), an introductory course in Financial Management (FIN 3403 or its equivalent), Investments (FIN 4504 or its equivalent), and Problems in Financial Management (FIN 4424 or its equivalent). All students without acceptable real-world work experience are required to have completed an internship prior to entering the program.

Please note: Program requirements are subject to change.

Cost of an MSF degreeFSU’s MSF program follows tuition rates for graduate studies throughout the university. For a complete list of current estimated costs, see http://con-troller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services/SFS-For-Students/Tuition-Fees-Payment/Tuition-Rates-Main-Campus. Tuition rates are subject to change.

Admission guidelinesAdmission to the MSF program is highly competitive and based on the academic and professional credentials of the applicant pool. The College of Business generally recommends an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and 3.4 for upper-division courses, a minimum total score of 530 on the GMAT. The average GMAT score is 610.

Given the limited class size, it is likely that most who are admitted to the program will have credentials considerably above the specified minimums.

Application process checklistThe following two items should be sent directly to FSU through the • online admissions application:

1. University Application for Admission to a Graduate Program (avail-able exclusively online at https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/)

2. Nonrefundable application fee of $30.00 (see University Applica-tion – may be paid online) Address:Florida State University, PO Box 5000,Tallahassee, FL 32314-5000

Send three items to the University Admissions office: • 1. Two official transcripts from all schools attended 2. Official TOEFL Score Report (required of international applicants

whose native language is not English, regardless of academic back-ground)

3. Florida Resident Affidavit (see University Application or http://admis-sions.fsu.edu/images/pdf/residency.pdf) Address: Admissions Office,

PO Box 3062400, 282 Champions Way, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400.

Send directly to the FSU College of Business through the online • admissions application, also through https: //admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/

1. An applicant’s statement of purpose for pursuing the MSF Degree (1-2 pages)

2. An up-to-date resume, clearly indicating an excellent prior academic record, from accredited universities, and any work experience includ-ing dates and positions held

3. Three recommendations: Two (2) recommendations from former college professors and one (1) recommendation from outside of the academic environment that speak specifically of the applicant’s abil-ity to successfully complete the MSF program and other attributes which make the applicant a valuable addition to the MSF Program

Send directly to the FSU College of Business:• 1. Official GMAT scores and, if applicable, a copy of TOEFL scores.

Address: Graduate Office, College of Business, Florida State Univer-sity, 821 Academic Way, RBB 233, PO Box 3061110, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1110.

International applicants should visit http://admissions.fsu.edu/intl/grad-uate.htm for information concerning financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc.

“This program will not only increase my marketability as a prospective employee, but it will also provide me with the skills necessary to excel in the business world.”

– Cassie Wanek, MSF 2010

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