FAQ's
- What is the difference between the MBA and the MS in Finance programs?
- Is the MS in Finance program a full time program?
- Are there summer classes?
- Can I register to begin my MS in Finance program for a summer semester?
- How do I apply for the program?
- Are there two different packages I should send?
- I am already a graduate student on UH main campus and I am interested on switching to the MS in Finance Program. What is the Process that I should follow?
- Which of the admissions criteria are most important?
- Why is it beneficial to apply early?
- Can I find out by telephone whether I have been accepted or denied admission to the program?
- What are the guidelines for recommendation letters?
- Being a graduate student in another College on UH campus, can I take Finance graduate classes before I apply to the MSF program that will count if I am admitted?
- Can I transfer graduate classes taken elsewhere (i.e., in another University) that are similar to the courses in the MSF program?
- How many courses can I transfer?
- How many Courses can I waive?
- Can I apply for a waiver if I have a bachelor’s degree in business?
- What is the difference between transferring and waiving a course?
- Can I substitute Finance Courses with graduate courses of my interest from other majors and/ or institutions, for example: classes from Economics, Law and Accounting?
- Is the GMAT required?
- Do you accept GRE scores instead of GMAT scores?
- What is the minimum score required for the GRE exam?
- What are the minimum acceptable GPA and GMAT scores?
- If I take the GMAT more than once, are my scores averaged?
- How must GMAT scores be submitted?
- What if my official GMAT scores, including the AWA, arrive after the deadline?
- How do I apply to take the GMAT?
- I've taken the GMAT more than once. Can I submit components from various testing dates?
- Is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) REQUIRED?
- How do I apply to take the TOEFL or IELTS?
- What must I score on the TOEFL or IELTS to be considered?
- Must I also take the Test of Written English (TWE)?
- Although my education was completed overseas, I am now a U.S. citizen, so will UH waive the TOEFL?
- If I take the TOEFL more than once, are my scores averaged?
- How long does it take for UH to receive my scores?
- How much professional experience, on average, do Bauer College applicants bring to the program?
- How important is my work experience in the admission decision?
- Must I have an undergraduate degree to enter the graduate program?
- What undergraduate major is required?
- Does the program have any academic pre-requisites?
Scholarships,Assistantships & Financial Aid
- Are there scholarships and Assistantships available as part of the MS Finance program?
- Is Financial Aid offered for the MS in Finance Program?
General
- What is the difference between the MBA and the MS in Finance programs?
- The Bauer MBA program is comprised of 48 semester hours including 30 hours of core MBA courses delivered in a lock step cohort format. Once the core courses are completed students continue on to take 18 hours of electives in which specializations and concentrations may be established.
The MS in Finance program is comprised of 36 semester hours and is a more flexible, self-paced program. You may choose between the Generalist Track or the Executive Track. The MS in Finance program generalist track is highly concentrated in Finance with 30 hours of Finance courses, 3 of Accounting & 3 of Decision Information Systems. The executive track allows you to combine Concentrations and/or Certificate programs with finance courses to fulfill the requirements for graduation. - Is the MS in Finance program a full time program?
- It is a part time program. All the classes are held from 6 to 9 P.M. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Some classes are given on Saturdays.
- Are there summer classes?
- Yes. There are two short non overlapping 5-week summer semesters. During the summer semesters, classes are given from 6 to 10 PM, twice a week.
- Can I register to begin my MS in Finance program for a summer semester?
- No. Admission is only for the Fall and Spring semester.
