Master of Science in Finance

University of Tampa

Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants may submit a request to waive the GMAT through their admissions counselor if they meet the following criteria: M.S. in Finance applicants who have passed any level of the CFA exam OR M.S. in Finance applicants who have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA, overall or in the last 60 hours, from an AACSB or regionally accredited institution and an average GPA of 3.0 in the following four courses (or the equivalent): ACC 202: Financial Accounting, ECO 204:Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 205:Principles of Macroeconomics, FIN 310: Financial Management, QMB 210: Business Statistics and Analytics, Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential (letters of recommendation are accepted, if preferred), Professional resume, Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.