Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
References
We require three letters of recommendation discussing your suitability for doctoral training in finance. Letters must be submitted online. After completing your application and making the payment, you should log into your account with the Office of Admissions and click Letters of Recommendation under Control Panel. This will guide you through the process of providing contact information for the recommenders. All letters must be uploaded in this fashion. No mailed letters will be accepted.
Resume/CV
A current version of your resume/CV is required. This can be uploaded into the application through the graduate portal.
Written statement of personal goals
A written statement of personal goals is required. This is part of the online application. This statement should address (a) the area(s) of finance in which you are interested, (b) why you believe the program and faculty at Michigan State University fit your interests, and (c) your career objectives upon completion of your degree. This statement should be no longer than two pages (double-spaced).
We require a GMAT score that is less than five years old. We prefer the GMAT, but will consider a GRE score. When ordering official GMAT scores, our institution code is QH0-5P-03. For GRE scores, our institution code is 1465 and our department/major field code is 4102.