Finance

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The graduate program in Finance offers advanced education and research opportunities in financial theory, analysis, and management, preparing students for careers in finance, investment banking, corporate finance, and financial consulting. This program emphasizes analytical rigor, quantitative skills, and strategic decision-making in the global financial environment.
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Improve your skills and position yourself for success. Every business has a bottom line. That means finance skills are in high demand. Our master of finance program will prepare you for a career in corporate finance, financial analysis, or wealth management.


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Finance (M.Fin.)

 

Sam Sivaskandan

samsivas@iastate.edu
515 294-8118
Iowa State University
Dr. Charles B Handy Graduate Programs Office
1420 Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011-2027

Learning Goals

  • Develop a broad understanding of financial concepts
  • Develop critical thinking skills
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Ethical development

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • ISU Finance majors with a 3.25 GPA or better and all grades in required finance courses are B or better do not need to submit GMAT or GRE.
  • Personal Essay (may be uploaded to online application)
  • Resume
  • Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 120

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15. International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions