Master of Science in Business Administration (Finance)

The University of Cincinnati's Master of Science in Finance is ranked 7th overall (4th among public institutions) among the best, most affordable programs in the nation by Master of Finance Degrees. Designed for our world's future financial leaders, the University of Cincinnati's Master of Science in Finance program provides students the training in both the theory and application of financial concepts needed to succeed in the industry. Our nationally-ranked program is among the Top 10 best value programs in the country, allowing you to get the most out of your investment, while also putting your career at the forefront.

Resume
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. We recommend two years of work experience by the time you enter the MBA program. This may include co-op or internship experience.
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If you are an international applicant, you must submit an official NACES-member, course-by-course evaluation on your transcript. If you graduated from an AACSB accredited institution, you are waived from submitting a NACES evaluated transcript.
Lindner Graduate Admissions accepts electronic transcript evaluation company as official transcripts.
Describe your vision for your career and your inspiration for pursuing this career path:

Why is an MBA a critical next step in your short- and long-term career aspirations, and how does the University of Cincinnati's MBA program uniquely fit your needs?
Letters of Recommendation
Please select two recommenders who will be able to discuss your professional performance, academic performance and work style. This can include previous supervisors, faculty members or mentors. Letters of recommendations must come directly from the listed recommender on your application.
Standardized Tests
Test scores provide a measure of your capabilities for the admissions committee to consider in reviewing your application holistically. The admissions committee accepts the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores. The GMAT and GRE are currently optional, however, we will consider the scores in the application process, if submitted.
International Student Requirements
Minimum required score for the IELTS is 6.5 Minimum TOEFL score is 90
Any student with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, is eligible to apply for admission to a Lindner graduate program. Applicants should have at least a B grade average (3.0 GPA or equivalent) in relevant undergraduate coursework, or otherwise show evidence of promise satisfactory to the admitting department. Applications are reviewed in a holistic manner, carefully considering your entire application portfolio.