Tuition & Admissions
M.S. in Mathematical Finance Tuition
These are estimated figures for the total program cost including the Belk College tuition increment. A detailed breakdown of the M.S. in Mathematical Finance tuition and fees is available by visiting Niner Central. For information on qualifying as a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes, visit the NC Residency Determination Service.
M.S. in Mathematical Finance Tuition Assistance
The Belk College of Business offers a limited number of program-based funding opportunities.
- Those who apply before the Priority Deadline are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
- Those who wish to be considered for graduate assistantships should check the appropriate box in their application indicating their interest and apply before the Priority Deadline.
- Please note that funding opportunities are highly competitive, so it is uncommon for programs to offer them to students who apply after the Priority Deadline.
- Priority Deadline for Fall: March 1
- Priority Deadline for Spring: October 1
University scholarship opportunities may be found in NinerScholars Portal and additional on-campus assistantships and other on-campus work may be found in Hire-A-Niner. The Graduate School also maintains a repository of information on funding.
Additional information on financial aid and student loans is available on Niner Central’s website.
M.S. in Mathematical Finance Admissions
All applicants seeking admission to the M.S. in Mathematical Finance program must fulfill the University’s general requirements for graduate admission at the Master’s level. Additional requirements for admission into the program include:
- Completed online application
- Statement of purpose (essay)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcript(s) of all academic work attempted beyond high school (official transcripts will be required if admitted)
- Official GRE or GMAT scores with emphasis placed on the quantitative portion
- Resume
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Overall undergraduate grade point average of at least a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
- Specific coursework equivalent to the following:
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Financial Management
- Standard two-semester sequence in Calculus (Calculus I & II)
- Matrices and Linear Algebra
- At least one upper-level course in Probability and Statistics
- Familiar with at least one programming language, most preferably Python
International Admissions
In addition to all of the requirements listed above, students must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score.
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 83 internet-based is required
- IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
- Duolingo: Minimum overall score required is 115
International applicants should refer to the International Admissions website for deadlines and additional admissions information. Non-native speakers of English, may, at the discretion of either the Graduate School or the Program Committee, be required to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at the English Language Training Institute.
Early Entry Admissions
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current UNC Charlotte undergraduate student
- 3.2 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- At least 75 earned undergraduate hours
- Acceptable scores on the GRE or GMAT or approved test waiver
- Undergraduate math prerequisites in Calculus I & II, Matrices and Linear Algebra and Probability and Statistics
Application Requirements
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcript(s) of all academic work attempted beyond high school
- Official GRE or GMAT scores or approved test waiver
Accelerated Master’s Program
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Minimum score of 1220 on SAT
For additional details on the Accelerated Master’s Programs, see the Degree Requirements and Academic Policies section of the Graduate Catalog and the Graduate Admissions website.
GMAT/GRE Waiver
Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your Charlotte M.S. in Mathematical Finance application through Graduate Admissions. After you enter your details, you will see an option on the left GRE/GMAT Waiver Request.
Follow these steps:
- Read over the waiver criteria
- Enter your amount of years of full-time, professional work experience
- Upload your resume
- Upload your transcript
- Submit the application.
You do not have to pay the application fee to be considered for a waiver. Additional details may be found in the application portal. You will be notified via email of the waiver decision.
All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the M.S. in Mathematical Finance Graduate Program Committee. Meeting the minimum requirements to request a waiver does not mean an automatic waiver of the test, nor does it guarantee later acceptance into the program. If you are unable to secure the waiver, you will be required to submit official GMAT/GRE test scores in your M.S. in Mathematical Finance application. If you have any questions about the waiver process, please contact Kimberly McLaurin.
Application Deadlines
The M.S. in Mathematical Finance program admits students throughout the year on a rolling basis. Final application deadlines are:
Priority Deadlines
- March 1 – Fall Admission
- October 1 – Spring Admission
Final Deadlines
- August 1 – Fall Admission
- December 1 – Spring Admission
The application process is managed by the UNC Charlotte Graduate School. Applications will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis as space permits. Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.