Overview

Study applied finance in a STEM-designated program.

Through individualized learning, our award-winning research faculty and financial consultants will immerse you in global topics including currency markets, trade and capital flows, and the international monetary system. With hands-on experience using financial modeling techniques, data analytics tools like Python and databases like WRDS and Compustat, you can tackle current challenges facing the financial sector.

The Finance program at University of San Diego will boost your competitiveness in the job market and help facilitate your career goals. Additionally, international graduates who attend STEM-designated programs may be eligible for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) for up to three years in the U.S, an entire year more than offered for programs without the designation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Python for Finance

Quantitative Methods

Economics for Finance

Fixed Income

Derivatives

Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-03 00:00:00

More details

We have rolling admissions at the Knauss School of Business meaning that applications are reviewed as we receive them.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

USD Graduate Application including $125 application fee

Official transcripts: Required from all colleges or universities where you have received course credit. Must be a four-year bachelor's degree preferably in a finance, accounting, economics or STEM discipline. All applicants with non-STEM undergraduate majors are expected to have a strong quantitative background. One semester of college-level calculus must be completed prior to beginning the MSF program. A GPA with a "B" average or higher is preferred

Transcripts can be emailed

GMAT or GRE: Test must be taken within the last five years

Two letters of recommendation

An up-to-date resume

A supplemental essay

For students educated in a language other than English: official TOEFL score or IELTS score

If you earned a degree from an institution outside of the United States, you are required to submit an official, course-by-course international transcript evaluation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56925 USD / year

≈ 56925 USD / year
Out-of-State

56925 USD / year

≈ 56925 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56925 USD / year

≈ 56925 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

Study applied finance in a STEM-designated program.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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