Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in Finance

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, USA
Master of Science in Finance
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program consists of two choices: Plan A (non-thesis) with 33 credits and Plan B (thesis) with 30 credits
  • The program is designed to help students develop technical and analytical skills in the area of finance
  • Students will  acquire the core conceptual knowledge about the applications of those skills in solving financial issues and furthering the body of knowledge through ongoing research
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1439386 INR
Hostel & Meals996064 INR
Insurance132638 INR
Transportation131832 INR
Application Fee6958 INR
Technology fee12451 INR
Health Center Fee13623 INR
Counseling Services Fee7324 INR
Student Union Fee14209 INR
Academic Success and Performing Art1465 INR
International Student Registration 21240 INR
New Student Fee2563 INR
Books & Supplies95212 INR
Personal Expense183100 INR
Total1618679 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have passed High School
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants holding a bachelor's degree with a Grade Point Average of 3.00 on a scale of 4.0, or an average of 3.25 or higher for the courses taken during the last half of the undergraduate program are eligible
  • A baccalaureate (or an advanced) degree from an accredited four-year institution; any major is acceptable
  • International students applying with a three-year degree will not be considered
  • Applicants must complete the following courses within five years of admittance to the program:
    • Basic Calculus
    • Statistics of Decision Making
    • Financial Reporting and Accounting 
    • Intermediate Microeconomics
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics 
  • Applicants are expected to:
    • be proficient in word processing
    • use computers to analyze and solve business problems using software such as spreadsheets, statistical packages, and databases
  • If the applicant does not meet all of the preceding requirements, admission to graduate standing on a carefully prescribed basis may sometimes be considered
ExamsTOEFL: 79

IELTS: 6.5

GMAT: 550

GRE: Accepted
GRE with a minimum score of 1100. Students must also place in 20th percentile or higher in each part
Additional info
  • Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of education
  • The Graduate School currently accepts outside evaluations from  World Education Services, Josef Silny & Associates and  Educational Credential Evaluators
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose for pursuing the Master Degree in Finance, addressing the student’s particular interest in Finance and his or her future professional and/or academic goals
  • Financial documentation
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