Applying to the M.S. in Financial Services Analytics
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester - August 1
(June 1 for international applicants) - Spring Semester - January 1
(November 1 for international applicants)
Admissions Requirements
1. Application Fee
A $75 application fee is due when you submit your online application.
2. Bachelor’s Degree
A four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Transcripts
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework are required with your application. An English translation must accompany transcripts issued in a language other than English.
4. Resume
A resume or curriculum vitae is required to document your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received and to summarize your educational credentials.
5. Recommended: GRE or GMAT Scores
If you wish to strengthen your application you may take, at your option, the GMAT/GRE, but submission of scores is not required. If you are not submitting a GMAT/GRE score, please select that you request a waiver on the Test Score Waivers page of the application.
6. Essay
An application essay consisting of the answers to the following questions:
- What educational background and scientific research or employment experience prepare you for this degree program?
- What are your long-term professional objectives?
- What specific attributes of the program make you feel that this degree is appropriate to help you achieve your professional objectives?
7. Three Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a professor, other letters can be from employers or others who have had a supervisory relationship with you and are able to assess your potential for success in graduate studies.
The recommendation forms are emailed directly from your online application using the three names and email addresses you provide. Instructions for returning the completed forms are included in the email.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
The tuition rate for 2024-2025 is $1,069/credit.Fees
All graduate students are responsible for mandatory fees in the fall and spring semesters. These fees vary based on whether a student is taking the program on a full-time or part-time basis. There are no registration fees for online programs. To verify whether your program is available online, see University of Delaware's online programs page.Please visit the graduate fees and financial aid page in the Graduate Catalog for full details.
Funding Opportunities
Awards
The merit-based opportunities listed on this page are available to full-time students. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for any type of funding.Graduate Scholarships
Graduate scholarships are available for exceptionally qualified full-time applicants. These scholarships may be up to 25% of tuition and are awarded for up to two years. Scholarships are merit-based and require no additional application.Teaching Assistantships
The GradWorks program provides full-time Lerner graduate students (M.S. or MBA) paid, hands-on experience as teaching assistants. Working alongside faculty, students may assist with grading, class discussions, course material preparation, in-class support and special projects. You may apply for a teaching assistantship in your first semester. Once approved, your résumé will be shared with academic departments. If your skills align with faculty needs, you will be contacted by the department. Assistantships are paid hourly.Graduate Internship Program
The Graduate Internship Program is an elite internship program for qualified full-time graduate students that gives them the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience with a corporate sponsor. For information, please visit the career services graduate internship program page.Funding Resources
International Students
International Application Requirements
As an international applicant, you must:- Fulfill all the admissions requirements for domestic students.
- Provide translation and other supporting documents for transcripts.
- Demonstrate English proficiency by doing one of the following:
- Submit a TOEFL score of 100 or higher,
- Submit an IELTS score of 7.5 or higher,
- Provide proof of having earned a college degree in a country where English is the primary language, or
- Apply through the Conditional Admission Program (CAP)
Conditional Admission Program (CAP)
The Conditional Admissions Program (CAP) provides international students acceptance into the program without the need to take the TOEFL exam. After completing CAP at the University of Delaware’s English Language Institute (ELI) you begin your coursework. The length of time you will need to study in the ELI depends on your English skills when you enter the program. Please see the Graduate CAP Business Track page on the ELI website for more information.Graduate Pathways
Graduate Pathways is a one-semester preparation program for international students whose language proficiency approaches the admission requirement (85-99 on the TOEFL iBT or 7.0 on the IELTS). You will take classes in English for graduate studies plus one course from your program with language support from the English Language Institute (ELI). Please see the Graduate Pathways page on the ELI website for more details.Services for International Students
UD and the Lerner College offer many services to help you, both in class and out.- The Conditional Admission Program (CAP)
- Graduate student organizations
- International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)