Online Master of Science in Finance

An unofficial transcript (or degree audit) is required from each institution attended, including in-progress coursework, even if from the University of Cincinnati. These documents must show a complete record of your courses and grades. Uploading an unofficial transcript is recommended, but an official transcript may also be sent. Your application will not be reviewed until all transcripts are received.

International Applicants: You must have a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an international equivalent before starting the program. While NACES course-by-course evaluations are not required at time of admission, one may be requested in certain cases at the time of application. Your unofficial transcripts must be translated into English. If your grading scale isn't on a four-point scale, you will be asked to translate in the application process. For international three-year bachelor’s degrees, use the free WES degree equivalency tool to confirm U.S. equivalency. Please review the Graduate College's transcript submission policy after enrollment.

Please select two recommenders. The first recommender should be a current or former supervisor who can speak to your professional experience. The second recommender can be professional or academic. IMPORTANT: Your application will not move forward in the review process until we receive the letter of recommendation.

At the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, we value thought-driven leaders. With this in mind, please upload a personal statement expressing the following:

• How will the MS Finance program prepare you to meet your career goals?
• How does your background prepare you to be successful in the program?
• What short or long-term career goals do you have?

Optional: Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Areas in this field may include academic outliers, career breaks, completion of additional coursework, etc.

Formatting: We recommend the personal statement be between 250 and 500 words, double-spaced.

Ensure your resume clearly lists the dates of any professional (ex: full-time role, internships, co-ops), volunteer, non-profit or any other leadership experiences. There is no formatting requirement. However, please review your resume for any grammar mistakes. It should be no longer than two pages.

Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the MS program. Applicants can submit scores if they would like them to be considered as part of the application review process. The admissions committee will accept Graduate Management Admission (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores. Scores must be sent directly from the agency to the following address:

Graduate Admissions

University of Cincinnati

PO Box 210091

Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091

• $65 ($70 international) non-refundable University of Cincinnati Graduate School application fee.

If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in English. This includes submitting an IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo test score.

Please reference the below minimum score requirements.

*TOEFL: Can be sent using school code 1833
**IELTS: Can be sent to University of Cincinnati - Graduate School account.

For additional information, please reference the Graduate College website.