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Master of Science in Finance
School of Business Administration
School of Business Administration
NEW FOR WINTER 2024
It’s time to elevate your career with Oakland University's new Master of Science in Finance program. Tailored for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the program focuses on essential finance skills in a variety of fields, including financial analytics, investment management and corporate finance. You’ll make it happen in the vibrant business hub of Metro Detroit with exclusive access to industry partnerships and networking opportunities with esteemed local and global corporations.
Transform your future and acquire a comprehensive understanding of finance principles to unlock limitless career prospects. Apply now to Oakland University's Master of Science in Finance program.
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Discover Oakland University's Master of Science in Finance program, where financial theory meets real-world application. The program is designed to equip graduates with the practical skills and insights needed to address genuine financial challenges. Through a holistic approach that combines finance and accounting studies, students gain a comprehensive understanding of essential financial decisions, ranging from capital budgeting and cost management, risk analysis and management, and optimization strategies. Crafted in collaboration with industry experts, our forward-thinking curriculum ensures students are adept at navigating these intricacies, empowering them for success in diverse financial roles.
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Admission to the Master of Science in Finance Program is selective and depends on several elements. Before an applicant’s file can be reviewed for full program admission, all application documents must be received in Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning by the semester deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be sent to departments for admission review.
Admission to graduate school at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Oakland University Graduate School, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.
To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines:
- Graduate Application Requirements
- Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for graduate study at Oakland University
- Additional department application requirement
- Curriculum Vitae or Resumé
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GMAT or GRE scores must be five years or less at the time of the applicant’s intended enrollment at Oakland University.
- Applicants applying to one of the graduate programs may request a waiver of the GMAT or GRE requirement if they meet one of the following criteria:
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- Earned a master’s degree or higher with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Has an acceptable score on the GRE, LSAT, or MCAT entrance exam
- Earned a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 from an AACSB-accredited business school
- Earned a bachelor’s degree in any major with an overall GPA of at least 3.2 from a regionally accredited program
- Completed a business-related certification such as CPA, CFA, CFP or FRM
- Has at least 3 years of relevant professional work experience and an undergraduate overall GPA of at least 2.75
- Has completed at least 3 years of service in the US armed services
- To request a waiver, applicants must submit a Request to Waive GMAT form to Graduate Admissions as part of the application packet. The request for waiver is subject to the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee.
- The GMAT/GRE waiver is integrated into the application process. Once you submit and pay the application charge, the form will be available under your checklist items.
To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines:
- Online Application for Admission (apply now) from the Graduate School
- Curriculum Vitae or Resumé - uploaded after online application is submitted
- Two email addresses for individuals who will write your recommendations - added after online application is submitted
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended sent to OU
- Official GMAT/GRE scores sent to OU*
International students who have not earned a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university or at least 24 credits from a U.S school, will have additional application requirements:
- A transcript evaluation (for transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States)
- TOEFL Exam Scores (for non-native English speakers unless they have a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university or at least 24 credits from a U.S. school.
*Applicants may request to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement.
Contact the Graduate School for more information about the application process.
Applications for Fall semester must be received by April 1st.