Admission requirements
Ideal candidates for the Financial Technology and Analytics program will have a strong background in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering or a related discipline, or will have several years of experience working in finance with an interest in exploring these disciplines in great depth.
Application Deadlines
APPLICANT | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER (Domestic Applicants Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
Master's Full-Time | April 15 | November 1 | May 1 |
Master's Part-Time | August 15 | January 1 | May 1 |
Graduate programs admit students on a "rolling" basis, meaning that students may still apply after the preferred deadlines.
Students requiring an F1 Visa are strongly encouraged to apply by the preferred deadlines to allow time for visa processing.
Admissions Criteria
Admission to the Financial Technology and Analytics master’s degree is competitive. GMAT and GRE scores are optional, but candidates applying to this program with strong scores are encouraged to submit them with their application. To be considered for this program, your application must include the following.
Experience Recommended
You may apply to the Financial Technologies and Analytics program without any work experience, but students without work experience will need excellent academic credentials from their undergraduate work, with a degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or another math or science discipline.
For finance professionals interested in working in an analyst capacity, work experience is preferred. To keep up with the technical nature of the coursework, computer science and statistics skills also are required.
A list of general Stevens admissions criteria is available at Graduate Academics & Student Success.
Academic Transcripts
Your application must include official transcripts from all universities you have attended. These records must show your name, the name of the university attended, enrollment dates, coursework completed, and grades assigned.
Professional Resume
You must include a résumé with your application that highlights:
Academic record
Work and internship experience
Leadership abilities
Interviews
Stevens often invites master's candidates to interview prior to making an admissions decision. If you are selected for an interview after submitting your application, you will receive instructions via email.
Letters of Recommendation
Your application must include two letters of recommendation. The strongest applications will include one letter from a current supervisor, and one from a former supervisor or previous employer who can speak to your leadership potential and discuss your professional performance.