MicMaster of Science in FinanceMichigan State University · East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 1, 2027).

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

Statement of objectives

Required as part of the application packet per catalog/admission materials.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters

Letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees via the online graduate application portal.

Official transcript(s)

From undergraduate institution(s).

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Undergraduate degree from a recognized educational institution. Marketing materials also cite cumulative GPA 3.0+ as a typical standard; confirm on the admissions page.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Academic Programs Catalog requires at least two years of full-time work experience after the bachelor's degree; program marketing notes this may be waived for exceptional candidates—confirm current policy on the admissions page.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Undergraduate degree in finance or a related field, or career experience in finance. Recommended calculus and probability/statistics preparation (e.g., MTH 124 and STT 315 equivalents) and working knowledge of personal computing.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Programs may require higher.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (R/S 4.0, L/W 4.5) | Old scale: 80 overall (R/L/S 19, W 22); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.