MS in Finance

If you are an international candidate, you need to also include a copy of your certificate of degree or provisional certificate of degree, if this is offered by your institution

The unofficial transcripts must include applicant's name, institution name, and a transcript legend, grade scale or grade criteria.

Provide proof of funding and Declaration and Certification of Finances Form (international students only): In order for your visa eligibility document to be issued, we will need appropriate funding documents uploaded directly into your online application. This is not required for application review but will be needed if you are offered admission. International students are required to show proof of funding for living expenses in addition to all tuition and fees.

Please choose three references from academic and/or professional sources. Academic references should be from professors whose course(s) you’ve taken, and professional references should come from your supervisors and/or mentors. Once you enter their information into the online application, they will be notified to submit a letter of reference on your behalf.

Short Personal Statements 1 & 2 (250 words max each): Please describe any experiences and/or challenges that may have shaped your intellectual and personal development. Provide insight into your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect in which scholars with diverse perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and collaborate productively and positively.

Your professional resume should include personal information (name, address, telephone number and email address), educational background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), internship experience, educational training, professional associations, and leadership experiences. Please limit your resume to one page.

Academic Statement of Purpose (300-500 words total): Please write a statement that answers the following questions: How has your academic and professional background, including any professional training, prepared you for graduate study? How will our program help you achieve your intellectual and professional goals? What are your academic interests, and why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in this specific program?

1- GMAT/GRE 2.TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

There is a video component in the application which will present 3 randomly assigned questions for you to briefly answer in 3 minutes, and allow you to speak directly to the admissions committee via a recorded response. This video component is required for your application. If you run into technical issues, please contact msfinance@business.illinois.edu.