Name: Master of Science
Price: 47168 USD

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QS Rank:

317

University of Illinois at Chicago

Illinois

United States

Program Rank

365

Overview

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The Master of Science in Finance Program at UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School is a STEM designated program*, just steps from the Chicago Loop – the city’s financial district. As an MSF student, you will gain a solid foundation in the principles of modern finance and specialize your coursework in a sought after field.

The MSF Program provides a strong foundation in the principles and practice of modern finance. The program introduces the latest concepts and issues affecting today’s financial professionals.

STEM-designation: The program is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designated for its focus on advanced quantitative skills.

Fast-paced and flexible: Thirty-two credit hour degree program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or more than one year of part-time study. Students may be assigned additional prerequisite coursework depending upon their academic background.^*

Total Tuition Fees

$47,168

Duration

12 Months

Median Salary

$70,842

Ranking

#97

US World and News Report

#317

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

African American:

18%

Asian American:

15%

Hispanic American:

14%

White American:

48%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$70,842 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Job Placement

94%

Prospective Job Roles

GIS Business Analyst

Credit Manager

Investment Analyst

Credit Risk Analyst

Financial Risk Manager

Equity and Inclusion Specialist

Investment Banking

Investment Advisor

Risk Manager

Investment Banker

Risk Analyst

Business Analyst

International Business Analyst

Credit Analyst

Global Business Analyst

Top recruiters

Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
80
PTE
54

Standardised Test Score

GMAT
600

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 160

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Passport
Resume
Personal Statement
325
TOEFL
IELTS
General LOR

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline	Priority 1	Final Deadline
Spring	Sep 1, 2024	N/A	N/A
Fall	N/A	Mar 15, 2025	Apr 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$47,168 / year

Overall Cost

$68,939 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

A scholarship is gift assistance that does not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's academic achievement, athletic ability, field of study, special talents, etc.

University of Illinois Alumni Scholarship
University of Illinois Chicago, Global
University of Illinois Merit Scholarship
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Chancellor's Fellowship
University of Illinois at Chicago Alumni Scholarship
University of Illinois at Chicago Graduate Fellowship

FAQs

The time it will take to receive an admission decision will vary by program. Unfortunately, the Office of Admissions cannot provide a timeline for when a decision can be expected.
Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad by the proposed term of admission at UIC.
The Graduate College requires an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (A= 4.00) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of baccalaureate study (typically around two years), and all post-baccalaureate coursework.