Master of Science in Finance (MS)
Program Highlights:
- Integrates theories and applications from economics, accounting, mathematics, and strategy to create a rigorous curriculum
- Graduates will have well developed competencies in evaluating complex financial problems, employing statistical and economic techniques, and recommending financial solutions to stakeholders
- Curriculum includes topics covered in the CFA and CFP exams
- 30-33 semester-credit-hour flexible program structured for the working professional
- View the course listings here
For additional program specific information, visit the School of Business.
Graduate School Application
Admission Requirements:
- Statement of Goals
- Essay prompt: Please provide a 200-300 word narrative of your academic and/or professional goals. The importance of your intended degree program in the pursuit of these goals should also be made clear.
- Current Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- The online application will prompt you to provide email addresses for two references. A request will be sent directly to your references and they can upload a Word document or PDF letter.
- Alternatively, completed letters of recommendation may be emailed as a signed attachment to gradschl@up.edu or sent via mail to ATTN: Graduate School, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, Oregon, 97203, directly by the reference.
- Official Transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- Must be submitted directly from the institution or in a sealed envelope given to the applicant directly from the academic institution
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland is required
- International Applicants: All foreign degrees will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admissions decision
- International Applicants: Transcripts from foreign universities must follow the above guideline as well as be in English or be accompanied by an English translation certified as authentic.
- Test Scores
- International Applicants: an official English proficiency exam score is required from TOEFL (minimum score of 88), IELTS (minimum score of 7.0), or Duolingo (minimum score of 110).
- Optional: GMAT OR GRE
- Quantitative score in the 55th percentile and verbal score in the 50th percentile
- Stats Exam to waive the BUS 500 prerequisite (optional)
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- International Applicants: Proof of financial support will be required to attend the University of Portland, but is not required for application review
4+1 Program & Requirements:
- Open to UP Juniors and Seniors who complete the above application requirements
- Please note that a conditional offer of admission is given until a degree awarding transcript with GPA verification is submitted to the Graduate School
Application Timeline:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the following deadlines:
- Fall Semester: July 15
- Spring Semester: December 15
- Summer Semester: April 15
Program Contact:
International Applicants:
- Please note the additional application requirements listed above in the "Admission Requirements" section
- For additional information, please visit International Student Services
