MASTER FINANCE

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

MASTER FINANCE

  • Country United States
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Jan 01
  • Minimum GPA 3.9
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 90 USD 54,070

Program Description

Program Description

  • Graduates of this program have a solid understanding of the fundamental quantitative tools from economic theory, probability, statistics, optimization, and computer science, all of which are becoming increasingly vital in the financial industry.
  • While there has been much debate in recent months about the role of quantitative finance in the financial crisis, the financial industry has increasingly placed a strong emphasis on quantitative tools and analysis as it seeks to rebuild itself and strengthen risk management practices.
  • A driving force behind these developments is a lively exchange of ideas between academia and the financial industry, a collaboration that is the closest parallel in the social sciences to the academic-private sector interactions routinely seen in engineering and the applied sciences.
  • The Master in Finance program is intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers both inside and outside the financial industry, including financial engineering and risk management, quantitative asset management, macroeconomic and financial forecasting, quantitative trading, and applied research.
  • Although the program does not require prior work experience in finance, in recent years having some exposure to finance -- e.g., an internship -- has been essential in an increasingly challenging job market.
  • Master of Science in Computer Science at Princeton University is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
    • This program has a co-op work option.
    • In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
    • The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
    • Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
      • Budget analysis
      • Business strategy
      • Financial accounting
      • Financial reporting
      • Forensic accounting
      • Information systems
    • The master's degree program at Princeton is a two-year, full-time program. All admitted students are initially enrolled in the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), thesis-required track.
    • In the spring of year 1, as part of readmission, all students are given the option to switch to the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), non-thesis track. Students opting to remain on the M.S.E. track must have a confirmed research adviser and should also have a preliminary thesis proposal. Switching tracks will be permitted through January of year 2.
    • Career positions may include: 
      • Corporate Finance
      • Public Accounting
      • Portfolio Management
      • Financial Planning
      • Stock Broking

    Other Requirements

    Eligibility & Entry Requirement

    Academic Eligibility:
    • Candidates must have the equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
    • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B+ Grade].
    Indian Student Eligibility:
    • The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
    • Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
    • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
    English Language proficiency:
    • Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
    • Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
    • Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    The Documents required are:
    • Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
    • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
    • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
    • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
    • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
    • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.