Master of Science in Finance (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Finance degree program is 30 credits.  

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Build professional skills and essential competencies with the advanced knowledge and analytical tools needed in today’s financial markets.
• Obtain the required coursework to be eligible for the CFP® examination.
• Gain foundational knowledge to prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) or Financial Risk Management (FRM®) certification exams. 

MSF Admission Criteria:

To be eligible to apply to graduate business degree programs, you must:

• have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors)

How to Apply:

• Complete the application process via the online portal which includes
  • Submitting a $50 nonrefundable application fee. (Waived for Elizabethtown College graduates.)
  • Providing two recommendations. Instructions are available in the Slate applicant portal, however, one recommendation must be from your current supervisor. The second recommendation can be from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities. Both recommendations will become part of your application file and will not be disclosed to any unauthorized individual without your consent.
  • Requesting official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
  • Uploading your current resume.
  • Uploading a 1-2 page essay addressing your:
    • Statement of professional goals
    • Current approach to leadership/management
    • Long-term goals for the application of the graduate degree to your professional life

International students interested in applying to the program are required to submit several specific documents as part of their application process.

• This includes the College Board Certification of Finances form, which is essential for assessing financial readiness.
• Additionally, a copy of the photograph page of your passport must be provided for identity verification. Standardized test scores from exams such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, EIKEN, PTE, or Cambridge English are also necessary, unless your bachelor’s degree was taught in English.
• Finally, transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) to ensure that your academic credentials meet the program’s standards.