Completed application
Official transcripts of all previous college work received directly from each institution
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants may submit a request to waive the GMAT through their admissions counselor if they meet the following criteria:
M.S. in Finance applicants who have passed any level of the CFA exam
OR
M.S. in Finance applicants who have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA, overall or in the last 60 hours, from an AACSB or regionally accredited institution and an average GPA of 3.0 in the following four courses (or the equivalent):
ACC 202: Financial Accounting
ECO 204:Principles of Microeconomics OR ECO 205:Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 310: Financial Management
QMB 210: Business Statistics and Analytics
Note: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals who attest to the applicant's professional background and academic potential (letters of recommendation are accepted, if preferred)
Professional r'sum
Personal statement: In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from The University of Tampa will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.
International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90, a minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (EILTS)