Master of Science in Finance at American University

The American University offers a Master of Science in Finance through the Kogod School of Business. This program lasts for 12 months and has a tuition fee of USD 66,000. To apply for this master's program, students need to show their English language skills. The accepted tests for English proficiency include IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff mentioned.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited school with a good grade point average. They do not need a degree in a field related to the MS in finance program. Students still in their undergraduate program can apply, but they must complete their degree before starting the Kogod graduate program. Prerequisites for the MS in finance program include: 6 undergraduate credit hours in micro and macroeconomics or 3 graduate credit hours in economics, 3 credit hours in statistics, and 6 undergraduate credit hours in financial accounting or 3 graduate credit hours in accounting.

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Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

You need to write a statement of purpose. It should be about 750 words long. In your SOP, please answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to get a graduate degree or certificate from the Kogod School of Business?
• What short-term goals do you want to achieve 1 to 5 years after you finish your degree?
• What long-term goals do you want to achieve 5 to 10 or more years after you finish your degree?
• How will this degree help you reach these goals?

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

You need to submit one letter of recommendation. It should be sent electronically. If electronic submission is not possible, you can send it via email or mail.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

You must include a current resume. Make sure to list the months for your work and education history. Upload this in the supplemental items section of the online application.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Submit official or unofficial academic transcripts.
• If you have taken the GMAT or GRE, you can submit those scores (this is optional).
• Provide proof of English proficiency test scores.
• Show evidence of financial support.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the American University application portal to begin your application.

Step 4: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 100, which is about INR 8.43 thousand. You can pay using a credit card or debit card.

American University also offers the American Payment Plan (APP) for students in the fall and spring terms. This plan lets you split your semester balance into monthly payments without any interest charged.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"