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mS Finance

Open doors to a career in Finance.

“I didn’t realize I wanted a career in finance until the beginning of senior year. Given my background in economics and the liberal arts, I thought that the MS Finance program would be the perfect bridge.”

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Open doors to a career in Finance.

Today, skills in financial analysis are more valued than ever before. And there are few business schools better suited to help you gain those skills more quickly than Vanderbilt.

Here, you can learn from renowned faculty who have helped Vanderbilt earn a global reputation in Finance—teachers who are not only grounded in financial theory but closely connected to the daily world of business.

And, regardless of whether you have a background in Finance, you can gain the broad set of skills and connections in just nine months that will open doors to a rewarding career.

“I didn’t realize I wanted a career in finance until the beginning of senior year. Given my background in economics and the liberal arts, I thought that the MS Finance program would be the perfect bridge.”

A native of India and resident of Oman, Lubaina came to the U.S. to get an education in economics. She got what she was looking for and more by immersing herself into extracurricular activities and networking with those around her. those efforts paid off. She will be working with KPmG and putting her people and finance skills to work.

Lubaina Balasinorwala

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Open doors to a career in Finance.

All Vanderbilt Business students have one thing in common: they’re different. But while there’s no risk that we’ll ever reduce students to statistics and averages, here are a few figures that may give you a picture of who your classmates might be.

Partial List of Undergraduate Majorsn Civil Engineeringn Economicsn International Economics and traden math n Neurobiologyn Philosophyn Physiology

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MS Finance Profile Class of 2013Class Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Average Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%Undergraduate GPA Average . . . . . . . . . . . .3.59GmAt Average* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701Foreign Nationals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%

* GRE accepted as well

Previous Employers of MS Finance Graduatesn Bank of America merrill Lynchn Deloitten Deutsche Bankn Ernst & Youngn Goldman Sachsn Harris Williamsn Raymond James

Financial Economics II (2)

Econometrics I (2)

Accounting* (2)

Financial modeling (2)

Corporate Value management (2)

Econometrics II (2)

Derivatives markets (2)

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the mS Finance curriculum begins with a one-week intensive introductory course, Financial Economics I, taught during the first week of August. the rest of the courses are taught over the two modules during the fall and two modules during the spring. the program is highly flexible and the Faculty Director will work closely with you to design a curriculum track based on your interests and background.

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* Students with prior accounting classes may substitute Financial Reporting (411) for Introduction to Accounting (311) with approval of the Faculty Director.

the mS Finance curriculum begins with a one-week intensive introductory course, Financial Economics I, taught during the first week of August. the rest of the courses are taught over the two modules during the fall and two modules during the spring. the program is highly flexible and the Faculty Director will work closely with you to design a curriculum track based on your interests and background.

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admissions requirements

Successful candidates will have strong academic performance in prior university studies, with significant proven quantitative experience and aptitude. they will be able to demonstrate both teamwork and leadership during their undergrad experience. to be considered, all applicants will provide the following:

n Online applicationn Undergraduate transcript (and graduate transcript, if applicable)n GmAt or GRE score (you may submit your application prior to taking the exam)n Essaysn two letters of recommendationn Resumen Interview (by invitation only)

1st round interviews*Select applicants are invited to interview with a member of the Admissions team, over the phone or video call.

* Candidates may be granted an interview with the Faculty Director during a Campus Visit Day. In this instance, the two interview requirement is waived.

2nd round interviewsSuccessful applicants will be invited for a second round interview with the Faculty Director. Second round interviews can also take place via video call or in person.**

**For more information please contact Admissions.

For applicants from outside the U.S. International applicants benefit from being able to show familiarity with the culture and business practices of the United States that may include internships or undergraduate work. In addition, these students will require proof of English-language proficiency such as tOEFL. All international applicants must complete an in-person interview.

Prerequisites:Students must have completed a semester in statistics and Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 or linear algebra and one semester in statistics or economics from an accredited school, with a grade of ‘B’ or better. Additional prerequisites may be required on a case-by-case basis. Students may be admitted to the program before these requirements are met. Candidates who do not have the requisite math or statistics class are still encouraged to apply. In these cases we may require candidates to take an online summer course in calculus or statistics.

admissions eventsapplication deadlines

Application Deadline to Decision Deposit Round Apply Deadline Deadline

Early** Nov. 1, 2012 Dec. 18, 2012 Jan. 15, 2013

1 Dec. 11, 2012 Jan. 23, 2013 Feb. 20, 2013

2 Jan. 17, 2013 mar. 21, 2013 Apr. 16, 2013

3* mar. 12, 2013 Apr. 26, 2013 may 21, 2013

4** may 15, 2013 June 7, 2013 June 18, 2013

*U.S. citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals with a four-year U.S. undergraduate degree**U.S. citizens and permanent residents onlyEarly applications are given priority consideration for internship opportunities.Applications are accepted and reviewed after the 4th round on a rolling basis.

We encourage you to apply as early in the admission cycle as possible.

admissions eventsCampus Visits Visits take place on Mondays four times during the year and offer an opportunity to learn more about the program and interact with current students, faculty and staff. Second round interviews with the Faculty Director are scheduled during this visit.*

n Fall – October 29, 2012n Winter – December 3, 2012n Early Spring – March 18, 2013n Spring – April 22, 2013

*An interview may be scheduled at this time regardless if a first round interview has been conducted.

Welcome WeekendYour time to celebrate with your new classmates. By invitation, admitted applicants enjoy a welcome reception and meetings with students, faculty, deans, Admissions and Career Management team members, plus a tour of Nashville’s great nightlife.

n April 12-13, 2013

44 The number of students in the Vanderbilt MS Finance

Class of 2013. Our selectivity and focus on each student’s success enable us to develop leaders more effectively,

via intimate and collegial classroom experiences.

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merit-based scholarships may be awarded based on achievement and potential.

Estimated Expensestuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45,000Books/Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,788Rent/Utilities (divide if shared) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,468 meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,872Personal* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,548transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,934Loan Fees** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,136

* Includes Vanderbilt recreation facilities and health insurance

** U.S. citizens only

37 9 months

The number of electives offered for you to customize

your degree beyond core courses.

The time it takes to earn an MS Financedegree. You will receive rigorous trainingthat will allow you to accept challenging

assignments after graduation.

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