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Admissions

How to Apply

  1. Create an account and start your application by selecting Fox School of Business (FSOB) as your school of choice in the online application portal. You will be asked to upload a statement of goals, a current resume and copies of your academic transcripts and enter recommender details within the application form.  
  2. Submit your application. 
  3. Pay the $60 application fee. 

Once submitted with payment, the admissions team reviews your application. They may request additional materials if required. You will receive an email notification once the application is complete.

Supporting Materials

For timely processing, we encourage you to prepare the following materials prior to submitting your application.  

Prerequisites

The Quantitative Finance MS requires a strong record of achievement in quantitative coursework, including multivariate calculus. Learn more about these requirements.

Résumé

A current professional résumé is required.

Transcripts

Temple University requires transcripts from each academic institution from which you earned credit for coursework. Copies of transcripts may be used during the admissions process; however, Temple University requires officials of any admitted student.  

Additional documentation may be required for non-US academic institutions, such as marksheet and diploma. For such institutions, please review these guidelines from Temple University’s Graduate School.   

Letters of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is required. Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.  

Within the application, enter your reference’s contact information. References are then invited to upload their letters of recommendation. We encourage you to submit your application while waiting for recommendations to be completed. 

Essay

Submit one essay that addresses your professional plans and goals. Your essay should also address the following questions. 

  • What past experiences prepared or motivated you to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree?
  • How would you expect to change over the courses of the program?
  • What personal and professional values and skills do you hope to acquire beyond the academic content?
  • How will obtaining the Master of Accountancy degree help you achieve your career goals?
Standardized Test Scores

Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test score. Official scores must be reported from a GMAT or GRE test taken within the last five years.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic exam is required.

  • TOEFL: 100 iBT or 600 PBT minimum
  • IELTS: 7.5 minimum
  • PTE Academic: 72 minimum

Learn more about application procedures for international students.

Admissions Deadlines

  • Early Admissions Deadline: Dec. 15 
  • Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline: March 1 
  • Final Deadline: June 30 

Applications are reviewed as they are received and can sometimes be considered after the deadline.

Questions?

For questions regarding your application, contact the admissions representative for your specific program.