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Finance
Finance: Corporate Financial Planning and Analytics, Data Analytics in Finance or Securities and Markets (M.S.F.)
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Application deadlines
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Fall only, applicants must submit application one week prior to the start of the term.
Applicants will select one of the three programs with concentration:
Finance: Corporate Financial Planning and Analytics - MSF
Finance: Data Analytics in Finance - MSF
Finance: Securities and Markets - MSF
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is not required.
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Graduate test
This program requires the General GRE or GMAT.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
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Recommendations
This program does require three supplemental recommendations.
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Written statement
This program requires a supplemental written statement. In a maximum of 500 words, detail why you would be a strong candidate for the quantitative methods-based MSF Finance program. Your professional goals, academic and professional experience may be relevant.
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Previous written work
This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.
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Other program materials
No other matierials are required.
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Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional Information
Some applicants may be eligible to request a waiver from taking the GRE or GMAT. See website for details.
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information
Department of Finance and Commercial Law — Haworth College of Business
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