Online Master of Science in Applied Finance

Applied Finance Curriculum

The MSAF program is designed for those seeking to take their quantitative capabilities in finance to the next level. Financial leaders seeking to enhance their decision-making skills will benefit from cutting-edge training in financial management, applied statistics and quantitative methods, data analytics and financial modeling, investment analysis, and portfolio management. The MSAF program allows participants to tailor their finance training best suited to their career needs, with concentrations in either corporate finance or investment. Throughout the program, students learn how to capitalize on opportunities in the global financial markets.

Concentration Options

Corporate Finance

Obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze financial situations, make strategic decisions, and create value within corporate settings.

Investment

The Investment concentration is designed for those who wish to further the required skills to assess investments, create investment portfolios, and offer guidance to clients regarding investment choices and portfolio strategy. 

Review the detailed MSAF curriculum.

How to Apply to the MS in Applied Finance?

Admission Requirements – No GMAT Required

Admission is open to qualified graduates of accredited colleges and universities, regardless of their undergraduate major. Applicants should have strong quantitative and analytical skills. Applicants need to hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Application Requirements

To be considered for admission, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.

• Application for Graduate Admission
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full transcript policy for more information.
• For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read the following for new International Transcript Evaluation instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.
• If English is not your native language, and you are not from an exempt country, you must demonstrate English proficiency (additional information can be found below).
• Statement of Purpose: a one-page, typed response to the question “What are your goals in finance and how will the MSAF contribute to accomplishing these goals?” 
• Résumé including all professional and educational experience 
• Two letters of recommendation: can be professional and/or academic. One supervisor recommendation is required. Please utilize the recommendation form provided within the online application.
• Students from abroad must submit additional documentation.

This program is fully online. Admitted students will not be able to obtain a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. However, students living outside the US may complete this program online in their home country. Other nonimmigrant visa holders currently in the United States please contact the Center for Global Engagement at [email protected].

Additional Application Materials for International Students 

If you are located outside of the US but want to apply to the Applied Finance program, UM-Flint encourages you to do so. For consideration for admission, you must complete additional steps. 

• For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read the following new International Transcript Evaluation instruction on how to submit your transcripts for review.
• If English is not your native language, and if you are not from an exempt country, you must demonstrate English proficiency.
• Students from abroad must submit additional documentation.

Review the following English Proficiency document for more information on specific scores required for admission consideration.

Application Deadlines

To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:

• Fall Semester Early Deadline: May 1*
• Fall Semester Final Deadline: August 1
• Winter Semester: December 1 
• Summer Semester: April 1

*You must have a complete application by the early deadline to guarantee application eligibility for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.