Master of Science in Finance

SUBMIT YOUR Master of science APPLICATION BY MAY 1 TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. 

*Fall term is the preferred start for MS in Finance students. Winter admission is offered as an alternative track and may take longer to complete than if started in fall. International students admitted in winter will need to take 2-4 additional elective credits to stay compliant with F-1 student visa requirements.

MSF Program Requirements

The Portland State MSF is open to professionals and recent graduates with business and non-business degrees.

MSF Application Requirements

• Meet PSU minimum admission requirement
• Professional resume
• Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from every college or university attended. Once admitted, applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from degree granting institution(s) and all colleges and/or universities attended where any graduate credits were completed. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
• Application essays (3 written and 1 video): Essays are your opportunity to tell us who you are beyond your GPAs, test scores and resume. Use this opportunity to provide us with a better understanding of your personal journey, unique background and goals associated with the program.
  • Video essay (1): Applicants are required to record a one-minute video of themselves answering the following question - "Tell us your story. What led you to apply to this program?" The application system provides detailed guidance on how to complete this process. Applicants who experience technical difficulties and are not able to submit a video essay with the application may be required to attend a remote interview with the Academic Director.
  • Written essays (3):
    • 250 words maximum per essay question
    • Answers to all four questions are required
    • See all essay questions below
• Two letters of recommendation. At least one should be a professional recommendation.
• Interview
• $67 application fee - Attend an Information Session to waive this.
• GMAT and GRE Optional: We recognize that standardized exams are not always a fair reflection of a candidates’ abilities as a result of the inequity of those exams. Therefore we have suspended the GMAT and GRE requirement. This means the GMAT or GRE are no longer required for admission to the MSF program at PSU. We recommend that applicants with undergraduate or graduate GPAs lower than 3.0 or prerequisite grades lower than a B consider taking the GMAT or GRE to improve the competitiveness of their application. We may require completion of primers and communication courses from students admitted to the MSF program who need additional preparation.

Essay Questions

1. Tell us your story. What led you to apply to the MS in Finance program? (video, 1 minute maximum)
2. How have you developed problem-solving strategies in your professional or academic career? What is your process for solving a problem? (written, 250 word maximum)
3. Describe your specific career aspirations and explain how the PSU MS in Finance degree will contribute to those aspirations. (written, 250 maximum)
4. A graduate degree is a large commitment and investment in your future. Please describe what steps you have taken financially, personally and academically to ensure your success in the program. (written, 250 maximum)

Additional International Student Requirements

• English Language Proficiency
• International Documents & Certified Translation
• Financial Documentation
• Other Helpful Information for International Students

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