Name: Master of Science
Price: 73000 USD

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Illinois

United States

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Overview

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. You will also have the opportunity to perform coursework in our Market Training Lab, a virtual trading center featuring state-of-the art industry software including Bloomberg terminals.

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.^*

Areas of Specialization:

The program offers tracks including:

Corporate Finance
Asset Management
Commodities, Derivatives and Financial Exchanges
Banking & Capital Markets

Total Tuition Fees

$73,000

Duration

15 Months

Median Salary

$70,842

Ranking

#41

US World and News Report

#48

The World University Rankings

#85

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Class Profile

Class Size

130

Average Age

Average Work Experience

3 Years

Aptitude Test Scores

Minimum Score

320 / 340

Minimum Score

600 / 800

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

80 / 120

Minimum Score

6.5 / 9

Minimum Score

54 / 90

Diversity

Black or African American:

14%

Hispanic or Latino:

Others:

White:

64%

Asian:

11%

Two or more races:

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Spring

Round	Deadline	Decision
Early Action 1	Sep 15	NA
Standard Deadline	Oct 20	NA
Standard Deadline	July 1	NA

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Transcript
Required
TOEFL
Required
PTE
Required
IELTS
Required
Resume
Required
Personal Statement
Required
GRE
Required
GMAT
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Application Fee
90

Career Outcomes

The master's in finance at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.

As an MSF student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.

Positions Filled by MSF Graduates (2015-2022)

Business analyst
Credit risk associate
Equity research analyst
Investment analyst
Risk analyst

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Associate, valuation services
Data analyst
Financial advisor associate
Financial analyst
Investment banking analyst
Investment research analyst
Management trainee
Model validation analyst
Product analyst
Risk management associate
Strats analyst
Trading Assistant

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$70,842 / year

Graduation Rate

85%

Job Placement

88%

Prospective Job Roles

Financial Advisor

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Auditor

Investment Banker

Manager of Finance

Actuary

Trader

Business Analyst

Credit Risk Analyst

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$73,000 / year

Overall Cost

$1,08,000 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

This MSF program offers a limited number of scholarships to program participants. Scholarship allocations are made with particular emphasis on recruiting high caliber students from diverse backgrounds. All students are considered for Merit Scholarships. Decisions regarding scholarship awards will be made shortly after the admission decisions are released. Recipients will be notified via email.

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