The Master of Science with a major in Finance is designed to provide advanced study for the person interested in developing skills in this specific area. Intended for students desiring a strong concentration in finance.  The focus of the program allows the student to gain considerable expertise in the area in a relatively short period of time. A minimum of 30 hours is required to complete the program.  This is a STEM-designated program.

Admission standards

Step 1: Apply to the University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School

Complete and submit your application

1. Please complete the Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org. The application fee is $75.
2. Request official academic credentials from all colleges and universities you have attended. Official transcripts are required from every college or university you have attended and must arrive by the application deadline. Contact the colleges and universities you have attended about their processes for providing official transcripts. The transcripts must show you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent).

Step 2: Submit Materials to the G. Brint Ryan College of Business

1.  Submit Official GMAT/GRE Scores. GMAT/GRE Waivers do exist:

• A waiver of the GMAT/GRE will be considered for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution, or its equivalent.
• A waiver of the GMAT/GRE will be considered for applicants who have earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or its equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on the master’s degree.
• A waiver of the GMAT/GRE will be considered for UNT Honors College graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• A waiver of the GMAT/GRE will be considered for students with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or its equivalent, with a cumulative, or last 60 hours GPA, of 3.0 or higher.

2. Submit Essay:  Essay should consist of unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that you feel distinguish your candidacy and will add to the value of the class. This should not exceed 600 to 700 words.

3.  Submit Resume:  The G. Brint Ryan College of Business requires submission of a standard resume detailing work and academic experience.

4.  Submit Three (3) Letters of Recommendation:  Recommendations must be signed, dated, and submitted on company or university letterhead. Alternatively, recommendation forms can be downloaded or picked up in BLB 201. Recommendations must be professional or academic in nature (i.e. written by college professors and/or supervisors and managers). Recommendations are not acceptable from family, friends, clergy, high school teachers/administrators, subordinates, co-workers, etc.

5.  Personal Interview.