BUMaster of Science in FinanceBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $73,024
Fields: Finance

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Oct 20, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Nov 24, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Written essay

Statement of purpose; maximum 750 words.

Resume

Current resume.

Video essays

Three required video essay questions via Kira Talent (30 seconds to prepare, 60 seconds to answer each).

Optional essay

Optional

Maximum 250 words. Optional additional information for the admissions committee.

University-level transcripts

From all coursework completed, including study abroad and post-graduate work. Unofficial accepted at application; official copies required if enrolling.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or international equivalent; some three-year degrees accepted when equivalent to a US four-year degree. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Committee looks for academic performance in analytic or technical coursework. FAQ notes at least initial programming coursework and a commitment to prep prior to the program.
IELTS: 6.5 each band; Minimum of 6.5 on each band if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall recommended | Old scale: 90 overall recommended; Recommended minimum for the 1–6 scale introduced 21 Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; Recommended minimum if English proficiency proof is required. New-scale row also published for tests from 21 Jan 2026.
GMAT: Optional; GMAT or GRE may be submitted. Competitive scores receive preferential consideration for admission and merit scholarships; applications without scores may still be reviewed at the committee's discretion.

BUMaster of Science in FinanceBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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