Master of Science in Applied Finance
Pepperdine Graziadio Full-Time Masters Programs
Quick Facts
12-15
Month Program
36
Month OPT
Aug. 27
Classes Begin
Malibu
Location
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio*
#45
Best Finance Program**
*This ratio is the Graziadio average and may vary by program.
**This ratio is recognized by The Financial Engineer as one of the Best Graduate Finance programs in the nation.
| Fall 2019 Deadlines* (Classes Start August 24, 2019) | |||
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| Round 1, Priority | Round 2, Regular | Round 3, Int'l** | Round 4, Final |
| November 1, 2018 | February 1, 2019 | April 1, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| Round 1, Early | Round 2, Int'l** | Round 3, Final | Classes Begin |
| September 1, 2018 | October 15, 2018 | November 15, 2018 | January 5, 2019 |
| Spring 2019 Deadlines (Classes Start January 5, 2019) | |||
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*Applications received before or by the Round 1 deadline will be notified of an admission decision by December 1, 2018.
**Final Deadline for International Students Only
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Master's in Finance Curriculum
Tailor Your Learning
Our core curriculum provides a solid foundation in economics, quantitative methods, accounting, and finance. Students can choose from two curricular tracks depending upon career interests:
- Financial Management
- Investments
Employment in the U.S. After Graduation
MS in Applied Finance students with an F-1 visa may be authorized for 36 months of employment in the US after graduation, designated as Optional Practical Training (OPT). US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) authorizes this type of work permit based on the recommendation of the Designated School Official (DSO) at Pepperdine University.
Malibu Campus
The Graziadio School full-time programs are offered at the Pepperdine University Malibu campus – consistently ranked among the most beautiful campuses in the nation by The Princeton Review.