M.S. in Finance

Application Fees : US$ 80

1. Academic Qualifications:

   • Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
   • A minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in the previous qualifying degree is generally required. 
      

2. English Language Proficiency: The accepted English language proficiency tests at UC are:

   • DET (Duolingo English Test): Minimum score of 110.
   • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 60.
   • TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) score of 90 or higher.
   • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with no individual band score below 6.
   • It's important to note that the English language proficiency requirement may vary based on the program. Some programs may have higher minimum score requirements.
      

3. STEM-Designated Programs: UC offers a range of STEM-designated programs that are eligible for additional benefits, such as Optional Practical Training (OPT) extensions for international students. STEM-designated programs are aligned with disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

4. Credential Evaluation: International applicants are typically required to submit a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, such as NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or WES (World Education Services)

It is important for prospective international postgraduate students to review the specific admission requirements of their intended program at UC, as requirements may vary between programs. 

The University of Cincinnati (UC) offers a range of scholarships to international students to support their academic journey. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership potential, and contributions to the community.

1. Global Scholarship: The Global Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It provides partial tuition coverage for up to four years of study at UC. Selection is highly competitive, and students are evaluated based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement.

2. UC Global Scholarship Plus: The UC Global Scholarship Plus is an enhanced scholarship program that combines the Global Scholarship with additional funding. This provides greater financial support to international undergraduate students, covering a larger portion of their tuition expenses.

3. UC International Excellence Award: The UC International Excellence Award is a merit-based scholarship available to outstanding international undergraduate students. It recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Recipients of this award receive financial support towards their tuition costs.

4. Graduate Student Scholarships: UC offers various scholarships and assistantship opportunities to international graduate students. These scholarships may cover tuition expenses, provide stipends, or offer research or teaching assistant positions. Graduate students are encouraged to explore specific scholarships and assistantship opportunities within their respective departments or programs.

5. Country-Specific Scholarships: UC may offer scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships may be based on academic achievement, financial need, or specific criteria set by donors or sponsoring organizations. Prospective international students are advised to check with the university's financial aid office or international admissions office for country-specific scholarship opportunities.

It's important to note that scholarship availability, criteria, and application processes may vary from year to year. 

Graduates of the M.S. in Finance program from the University of Cincinnati have excellent career prospects in a variety of finance-related roles in both the corporate and financial sectors. 

1. Financial Analyst: Graduates can work as financial analysts, conducting financial research, analyzing investment opportunities, and providing recommendations to investors, companies, or financial institutions.

2. Investment Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as investment managers, responsible for managing investment portfolios, making strategic investment decisions, and maximizing returns for clients or organizations.

3. Risk Manager: Graduates can work as risk managers, assessing and mitigating financial risks faced by organizations, implementing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

4. Corporate Financial Planner: Graduates can work in corporations, developing and implementing financial plans, managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and providing financial insights for decision-making.

5. Financial Consultant: Graduates can work as financial consultants, providing expertise and advice on financial matters to individuals or organizations, such as investment planning, retirement planning, or financial restructuring.

6. Financial Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as financial managers within corporations, overseeing financial operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning.

7. Investment Banking Analyst: Graduates can work in investment banks, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), and other financial transactions, conducting financial analysis, and preparing investment proposals.

8. Financial Technology (Fintech) Specialist: Graduates can explore opportunities in the growing field of financial technology, leveraging their knowledge of finance and data analysis to develop innovative financial solutions and technologies.