The common requirement for all MSFE students is that they enter it with a high level of intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in finance.

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MSFE Contact Information:

msfe@kent.edu
MSFE Prog Administrator
302 Business Admin. Bldg.
Kent, OH 44242
Phone............... 330.672.2426
Fax................... 330.672.9806

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

Students apply to the Kent State Graduate School of Management.
A committee of faculty from the departments of Mathematics, Finance and Economics will assess a candidate's background and skills for program admission.

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Candidates will be
evaluated based on the following:

Completed Application
A one-page application form submitted with a one-time, non-refundable processing fee of $30.

Supporting Documentation
You will be sent a packet that includes forms and instructions for submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, an ethnic data form, a statement of goals and objectives, and test scores from the GMAT or GRE. Applicants are required to assemble their own documents (except the GMAT or GRE score) and submit them to the Graduate School of Management in the envelope provided. By following this procedure, you will know in advance that your application is complete.

Official Transcripts
All applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts from all institution attended.

Mathematics Course Descriptions
A course description for all mathematics courses must be included in the supporting documentation that is sent to the Graduate School of Management.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Official test scores must be sent directly to the Graduate School of Management.

Resume
Each applicant is required to provide an updated resume, which includes work experience and educational background.

Letters of Recommendation
Each applicant is required to provide three (3) Letters of Recommendation. These letters are used to assess academic or job performance. Letters may be from faculty (preferred) or employers who can assess the applicant's abilities.

Statement of Goals and Objectives
Each applicant is required to provide a written response to an essay question, the response is used to assess career goals and written communication skills.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores for the TOEFL. Students who have studied in the United States for more then two years are not required to submit TOEFL scores.


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Application & Fee

Transcripts

Description of Math Courses

GMAT or GRE Test Scores

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

Goals/Objectives Statement

TOEFL Exam for Non-Native
English Speaking Applicants