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Acquire a strong base of knowledge in finance covering financial theory, strategy, methodologies, analysis, and practices CFA Institute University Affiliate that will aid in preparing for the CFA exam (Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst) - One year student membership with CFA Miami Gain hands-on experience with the latest technology and financial software to conduct financial analyses, valuation analyses, derivative pricing and risk management, securities trading portfolio management, bank management, merger analyses, big data, and programming Lock-step and cohort-based program in which students study at the same location with the same classmates all year long to build a network of highly qualified industry professionals Joint degree opportunities with certain graduate business programs MSF The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program boasts an in-depth curriculum enabling the application of of strategy to challenging, real-world business decisions. The specialty areas available for finance professionals range from corporate finance to investment advisory services, funds management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking and more. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE 305 348-7277 | MSF.FIU.EDU PROGRAM FEES Tuition for the MSF Program is approximately $30,000 for Florida residents and $33,600 for non-residents. *All fees are subject to change. COURSES Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis Securities Analysis Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Futures and Fixed Income Investments Financial Risk Management Global Financial Strategy Portfolio Management Financial Planning and Statement Analysis Term (August) is APPLICATION DEADLINES The priority deadline to submit an online application, supporting academic credentials and appropriate test scores to begin in the Fall April 1 st for international students, or June 1 st for U.S. applicants. To begin in the Spring Term (January), the priority deadline to apply is September 1 st for international students, or October 1 st for U.S. applicants. After these dates, applicants will be accepted on a space-available basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply early because class size is limited. To apply, visit: business.fiu.edu/apply. ( ) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Main Campus, Fall start, Friday evenings and Saturdays Commercial Banking Capital Budgeting Financial Management Policies ( ) INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Brickell Campus, Fall start, Tuesday and Thursday evenings Commercial Banking International Bank Management Credit Analysis ( ) INVESTMENTS Miramar Campus, Spring start, Friday evenings and Saturdays Financial Management Policies Advanced Risk Management Advanced Fixed Income Analysis FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS (Fully Online) Machine Learning Applications in Finance Big Data in Finance Financial Innovations Ranked #6 for experienced professionals by Financial Times 12 14 Complete degree in 12 months (In-person) or 14 months (Online) 02 Two formats - fully face to face or fully online 04 4 specializations: Financial Management, International Banking, Investments and Financial Innovators

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Acquire a strong base of knowledge in finance covering financial theory, strategy, methodologies, analysis, and practices

CFA Institute University Affiliate that will aid in preparing for the CFA exam (Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst) - One

year student membership with CFA Miami

Gain hands-on experience with the latest technology and financial software to conduct financial analyses, valuation

analyses, derivative pricing and risk management, securities trading portfolio management, bank management,

merger analyses, big data, and programming

Lock-step and cohort-based program in which students study at the same location with the same classmates

all year long to build a network of highly qualified industry professionals

Joint degree opportunities with certain graduate business programs

MSF

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program boasts an in-depth curriculum enabling the application of of strategy to challenging, real-world business decisions. The specialty areas available for finance professionals range from corporate finance to investment advisory services, funds management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking and more.

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PROGRAM FEESTuition for the MSF Program is approximately $30,000 for Florida residents and $33,600 for non-residents. *All fees are subject to change.

COURSES• Corporate Finance • Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis • Securities Analysis • Financial Markets and Institutions • Financial Futures and Fixed Income Investments • Financial Risk Management

Global Financial Strategy • Portfolio Management • Financial Planning and Statement Analysis

Term (August) is

APPLICATION DEADLINESThe priority deadline to submit an online application, supporting academic credentials and appropriate test scores to begin in the Fall

April 1st for international students, or June 1st for U.S. applicants. To begin in the Spring Term (January), the prioritydeadline to apply is September 1st for international students, or October 1st for U.S. applicants. After these dates, applicants will beaccepted on a space-available basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply early because class size is limited.

To apply, visit: business.fiu.edu/apply.

( )FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTMain Campus, Fall start, Friday evenings and Saturdays

• Commercial Banking• Capital Budgeting • Financial Management Policies

( )INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSBrickell Campus, Fall start, Tuesday and Thursday evenings

• Commercial Banking • International Bank Management • Credit Analysis

( )INVESTMENTSMiramar Campus, Spring start, Friday evenings and Saturdays

• Financial Management Policies • Advanced Risk Management • Advanced Fixed Income Analysis

FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS(Fully Online)• Machine Learning Applications in Finance• Big Data in Finance• Financial Innovations

Ranked #6 for experienced professionals by Financial Times

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Complete degree in 12 months (In-person) or 14 months (Online) 02

Two formats - fully face to face or fully online 04

4 specializations: Financial Management, International Banking, Investments and Financial Innovators

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST Graduate Application for Admission, along with non-refundable

application fee of $30.00.

Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges and/

or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Chapman

Graduate School Admissions office by all formerly attended

institution(s) in a sealed university envelope.

Official proof of degree: A notarized copy of the original diploma is

required if the degree is not posted on

the official transcript(s).

Current résumé of professional experience.

Official test scores sent directly by the testing office.

you believe the program can help you achieve them. This can be done

Two professional letters of recommendation (optional, but will

strengthen your application).

U.S. applicants: proof of U.S. residency/citizenship.

Florida Residents: Two proofs of residency. Documents must be

dated one year prior to the term you are seeking admission.

*Only those applicants who have submitted a complete application

packet will be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements is not

a guarantee of admission.*International applicants and applicants who did not obtain a degree in

the U.S. must submit additional documents listed at

msf.fiu.edu.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for admission to the MSF program, prospective

students must:

1. Hold a four-year U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree from an

accredited college or university.

2. Minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on upper-division

coursework.

3. Score a minimum of 500 on the GMAT exam; or score a minimum

of 154 Verbal and 152 Quantitative on the GRE exam; have a

minimum of four (4) years relevant professional experience (finance

affiliated industries such as banking, investment, accounting,

insurance, etc); or have an undergraduate finance degree from an

accredited university with an upper division GPA of at least 3.0.

4. Be in good standing with all previously attended colleges and

universities.

5. TOEFL or IELTS exam is required if a student is from a non-

English speaking country. Achieve a minimum of 550 on the

paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, 80 on

the Internet-based TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS exam.

CONTACT INFORMATION:MSF PROGRAMChapman Graduate School of BusinessFlorida International University11200 SW 8th Street, RB 220Miami, Florida 33199 Web: msf.fiu.eduPhone: (305) 348-7277E-mail: [email protected]

CAREER SERVICESOur office of Business Career Management can help you gain the

skills you need to be a competitive force in today’s challenging job

market through a broad range of services, which include:

• Career advising and résumé review

• Workshops

• On-campus interviews

• Employer information sessions

• Career events

• Career development tools and assessments

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Limited number of scholarships/assistantships are available for the

most qualified students. For more information, please contact the MSF

program office.

FIU’s College of Business is among the 5 percent of elite business schools

worldwide accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business.

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