School of Business - Master's in Finance Application Checklist

STEM-DESIGNATED Master's in finance

Application Checklist

We understand that the application process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re considering multiple master’s programs in finance.

This application checklist for the MS in Finance (MSF) program at the Knauss School of Business provides a detailed roadmap, including the application cycle and deadlines, specific requirements for both domestic and international applicants, information about tuition, available scholarships and additional resources to support your application journey.

Download this checklist to get everything in one place, streamlined—the process of applying made simple.

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Additional Resources

MSF Career Guide | Your Future in Finance

Not sure whether you’re destined for a future in finance? Read this guide to see what your career could look like and how a master's degree in finance could help you get there.

MSF Curriculum Guide | Become a Finance Expert

A master’s in finance is more than a degree; it’s an experience. Find out what that experience would look like at the Knauss School of Business.

Fast Facts

3 Reasons to Get Your MSF at USD

Get one-on-one career coaching throughout your time at USD
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Our career support services team leads you from the very beginnings of career exploration to landing a full-time job. Create an individualized career action plan and work with a specialist on skills like interviewing, negotiation, resume-building, and more.

Connect with mentors from all over the industry
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USD students have access to a flash mentorship program where they can connect with alumni and/or professionals in the business community. This program can be whatever you need it to be: a one-time career conversation or a long-term mentoring relationship.

Network your way to a new career through corporate treks
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Students visit companies in the San Diego area and across the United States, furthering their exposure to employers from a wide range of industries. Our students went to businesses like Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, Costco, Resmed, and Nintendo.

Student Spotlight

What Our Students Are Saying

Cameron Mennis '16

Principal Financial Analyst, Qualcomm

“The most significant aspect of USD’s graduate program is the faculty—they’re outstanding. The director of the MSF program has a genuine interest in each of the students. The professors in the program are top-notch and bring plenty of real-world experience to the coursework. My peers were also extremely competitive, yet collaborative. It set a high bar for excellence in the program.

My career heavily leverages the skills and knowledge I gained from the USD MSF program—from accounting principles to valuation modeling and everything in between. The USD MSF program provided me with a great foundation for my career in finance.”

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Master's in Finance Application Checklist