Name: Master of Science
Price: 50259 USD

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QS Rank:

275

University of Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

United States

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Overview

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Gain the technical finance skills necessary for success in corporate finance, banking, and investment careers, or for further academic studies.

The Katz Master of Science in Finance is a 30-credit master’s degree program you may complete in as little as nine months, or two terms of full-time study, beginning in the fall (August) term. You may also pursue the degree part-time starting in the fall, spring (January), or summer (May) and finish in two years.

A CFA Institute University Affiliate, Katz offers a finance curriculum covering 70 percent of the topics on the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and enhances your preparation for related certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certifications.

The Katz MS in Finance program requires at least two terms of study to complete the minimum 30 credits. Students who begin full-time studies in August may complete within nine months for April graduation. Part-time students may complete within two years.

Total Tuition Fees

$50,259

Duration

9 Months

Median Salary

$79,658

Ranking

#62

US World and News Report

#144

The World University Rankings

#275

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

148

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

6.5 / 9

Minimum Score

80 / 120

Minimum Score

110 / 160

Diversity

Others:

12%

New York:

Ohio:

10%

Pennsylvania:

58%

New Jersey:

Maryland:

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Fall

Round	Deadline	Decision
Standard Deadline	Nov 1	NA
Standard Deadline	Jan 1	NA
Final Deadline	May 1	NA

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Transcript
Required
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
DUOLINGO
Required
GRE
Required
GMAT
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Application Fee
58

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$79,658 / year

Graduation Rate

83%

Job Placement

94%

Prospective Job Roles

Senior Financial Analyst

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Financial Analyst

Cost Analyst

Accountant

Manager of Finance

Auditor

Management Accountant

Risk Analyst

Business Analyst

Risk Manager

Tax Accountant

Investment Banker

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$50,259 / year

Overall Cost

$80,259 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships for Full-Time Students

Tuition scholarships provide the primary source of financial assistance for incoming full-time Katz students. These merit-based scholarships are awarded in various dollar amounts and are directly applied to tuition charges.

All students admitted to a full-time program are considered for Katz School scholarships. You will receive notification of Katz School awards in your official admission decision letter.

Applicants desiring to be considered for scholarship awards must apply no later than February 1 for the Full-time MBA or MS programs.

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FAQs

The Full-Time MBA and dual/joint degree and MS programs begin in August. The Part-Time MBA Program’s in-person cohort starts in August and the online cohort starts in January. If the delivery format of the cohort does not align with your intended start term, we recommend starting as a non-degree student. Non-degree study has three start dates: August, January, and May.
Katz applicants apply to our programs using our online application. You may edit your application at any time prior to submitting by logging in with your username and password. Please also refer to the application instructions for a list of required documents you must submit in addition to the online application.
Official Transcripts/Academic Documents from U.S. Institutions: We require current official transcripts from each college or university attended. Please submit documents from all academic work, undergraduate and graduate. You are responsible for obtaining all transcripts, including those from the University of Pittsburgh. If given the option, we recommend that you have the transcripts sent electronically. Official transcripts or credentials are those that bear the original signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. The envelopes containing your official transcripts must be sealed and signed across the envelope flap by the institution’s registrar and arrive in our office unopened. Official Transcripts/Academic Documents from non-U.S. Institutions: We require current official transcripts/mark sheets from each university attended. Official documents are defined as original academic records issued by the institution attended that bear the actual-not photocopied-signature of the registrar or appropriate official and the seal/stamp of the issuing institution. Please submit documents from all academic work – undergraduate (Bachelor’s level) and graduate (Master’s level and above). Please do not send secondary educational documents. These documents must be for EACH YEAR of university-level study, must list the course names, and must list the grades received. The official grading scale/system from each university attended must also be submitted. You are also required to submit certified copies of your degree certificate(s)/diploma(s) that were issued to you at the convocation. If your university issues the academic documents and diploma degree certificate in a language other than English, you must submit a certified copy of the original document in the original language PLUS a certified English translation. Do not submit a translation only. All translations must be complete and literal translations of the original records. We will not accept self-translated academic documents. We recommend having official transcripts sent electronically to us at [email protected], but official transcripts/academic documents can be mailed with all other application materials in one envelope. If necessary, transcripts may be sent directly from your school to the Admissions Office.
We recommend only submitting one application and if you later wish to change the program or start term, you can do so by emailing your request to [email protected].