Location:

Tacoma, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Finance

Program Overview

Program Description:

Those with or without industry experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have quantitative backgrounds, and are likely to have an undergraduate degree in finance, mathematics, economics, accounting, engineering, physics, or another quantitative discipline. Target students: Recent undergraduates hoping to embark on careers in finance with a skill set that differentiates them from their peers. Graduates in quantitatively rich disciplines (e.g., sciences and engineering) who want to prepare for careers in finance. Students interested in pursuing the CFA Charter. International students interested in studying in the U.S. while obtaining the MSF degree and better preparing for the CFA charter examinations. Industry professionals wishing to pursue the MSF degree while intensively preparing for the CFA examinations. Accounting majors fulfilling CPA credit hour requirements.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

AACSB

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Note: A Bachelor’s degree may be in progress at time of application, but must be completed prior to the start of the program.

International Requirements:

Students applying with a bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the US must submit official transcripts in the original language as well as a certified English translation. Degree equivalency reports may be required on a case by case basis from a PLU approved evaluation service. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores. (TOEFL IBT minimum 88, IELTS minimum 6.5)