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In just 10 months, the MSFE prepares participants for leadership roles in a rewarding and dynamic field. </p> <p>MSFE students master the quantitative and theoretical tools for a lucrative career in finance with potential employers such as investment and commercial banks, economic and financial asset management companies, consulting firms, and policy-oriented organizations.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-5 py-3 px-lg-5"> <div style="background-color: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;"> <p class="label">Quick Links</p> <p><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" href="/business/finance/index.php">Department of Finance</a><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" href="/business/finance/faculty-staff.php">Finance Faculty & Staff</a><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" href="/business/economics/index.php">DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS</a><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" href="/business/economics/faculty-staff.php">ECONOMICS FACULTY & STAFF</a><a class="btn btn-purple btn-block" href="https://lsu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/apply.php">Apply Now</a></p> </div> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 one-column-with-margin"> <td> <h2>What You'll Learn</h2> <p class="lead">The Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE) is a non-thesis master’s degree program that provides academically distinguished and industry-oriented students an opportunity to obtain a rigorous, graduate-level finance and economics education in an intensive 10-month program.</p> <p>The 36-hour MSFE program consists of a core of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and finance theory and practice as well as 3 to 4 elective courses used to tailor the curriculum to individual interests. The program emphasizes data science and analytics tools and techniques used to extract meaning and value from financial data for financial decision-making.</p> <p class="label">The MSFE is a STEM designated program.</p> <p>International students in STEM degree programs can apply for a 24-month STEM extension of their F-1 Optional Practical Training.</p> </td> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabs"> <nav> <div class="nav nav-tabs" id="nav-tab-d26e154" role="tablist"><a class="nav-item nav-link active" id="tab-d26e154-1" data-toggle="tab" href="#d26e154-1" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d26e154-1" aria-selected="true">Program Curriculum</a><a class="nav-item nav-link" id="tab-d26e154-2" data-toggle="tab" href="#d26e154-2" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d26e154-2" aria-selected="false">Admission Policies</a><a class="nav-item nav-link" id="tab-d26e154-3" data-toggle="tab" href="#d26e154-3" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-d26e154-3" aria-selected="false">Financial Aid</a></div> </nav> <div class="tab-content" id="nav-tabContent-d26e154"> <div id="d26e154-1" class="tab-pane fade show active" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-d26e154-1"> <h3>Courses & Suggested Sequencing: 10-month plan</h3> <p class="lead">Summer intersession (2-weeks prior to fall semester–2 credit hours)</p> <ul> <li>Financial Analytics I (FIN 7708)</li> </ul> <p class="lead">Fall semester (16 credit hours)</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Advanced Microeconomics (ECON 7701)</li> <li>Introduction to Advanced Macroeconomics (ECON 7717)</li> <li>Applied Econometrics (ECON 7629)</li> <li>Financial Statement Analysis (FIN 4830)</li> <li>Advanced Financial Management (FIN 7719)</li> <li>Financial Economics in Practice (FIN 7800)</li> </ul> <p class="lead">Winter intersession (2 credit hours)</p> <ul> <li>Financial Analytics II (FIN 7709)</li> </ul> <p class="lead">Spring semester (16 credit hours)</p> <ul> <li>Investment Analysis and Portfolio Theory (FIN 7826)</li> <li>Financial Economics in Practice (FIN 7800)</li> <li>Finance, Economics or General Elective (4 courses, 12 hours)</li> </ul> </div> <div id="d26e154-2" class="tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-d26e154-2"> <h3>Admission Policies</h3> <p>Applicants for the MSFE must meet the requirements for admission to the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School and the MSFE program. Detailed information can be found in the prospective students section on the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School's website. Please note that meeting the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School requirements and those specific to the MSFE program does not guarantee admission.</p> <p>The MSFE program has the following requirements. Domestic applicants should submit their application by April 1 for fall admission and by November 1 for spring admission. International applicants should submit their application by March 1 for fall admission and by September 15 for spring admission.</p> <ul> <li>GPA should be at least 3.0 (A=4.0)</li> <li>GMAT or GRE: We target a GMAT score of 600 or a GRE score of 290 with emphasis on the quantitative scores (i.e. a score of 155 or higher on the quantitative section of the GRE).</li> <li>TOEFL/IELTS/PTE: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based exam) or 213 (computer- based exam); or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS; or a minimum score of 59 on the PTE is required for international students.</li> <li>References: Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from a current or previous professor.</li> <li>Statement of Purpose: Two-page summary of your purpose for applying to the MSFE program.</li> <li>It is preferable for students interested in pursuing the MSFE to have a STEM or business background, but it is not required.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="d26e154-3" class="tab-pane fade" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-d26e154-3"> <h3>Financial Aid</h3> <p>There are a number of scholarships available for well-qualified candidates and assistantships available to very well-qualified candidates. All applicants will be considered for scholarships and assistantships. The scholarships vary in value from $1,000 to $5,000. The assistantships carry a competitive stipend and also include a full tuition waiver (the student will be responsible for university fees). Students holding full-time assistantships are expected to work with faculty or the departments for 20 hours per week.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 one-column-with-margin"> <td> <h2>Career Path</h2> <p>The MSFE program provides students with the quantitative and theoretical tools for a successful career in the finance industry with employers like investment and commercial banks, economic and financial asset management companies, consulting firms, and policy-oriented organizations. Professionals with an MSFE have a significant career competitive advantage and often have global opportunities to work in finance. </p> <p><strong>Fields where you will find MSFE graduates:</strong></p> </td> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>Data analysis and forecasting</li> <li>Bank, economic and government regulation</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>Commercial banking</li> <li>Investment banking</li> <li>Financial analysis</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <ul> <li>Corporate finance</li> <li>Central banks</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <section aria-label="Image with sidebar" class="image-sidebar dark tiger carousel"> <div class="container"> <div id="image-sidebar-carousel-d26e369" class="carousel carousel-fade" data-wrap="false" data-interval="false"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="container-inner"> <div class="carousel-item active"><img class="img-fluid" src="/business/images/finance_images/smart-lab-student-computer-1.jpg" alt="Student working on computer in SMART Lab" width="627" height="417" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/files/content?site=www&path=/business/images/finance_images/smart-lab-student-computer-1.jpg'"><div class="content"> <div class="carousel-caption"> <h2>Advanced Resources</h2> <p>Through the LSU MSFE program, students have the latest and most advanced educational resources at their fingertips. 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