Degree:
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Master of Science in Finance
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| Format: |
10-month program, September - June |
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40 semester credit hours |
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Full-time cohort model |
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Four-credit courses plus 2-4 credit capstone |
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Internship (2-4 credit) optional
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Waiver:
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Certain finance, economics, and mathematics majors may waive one course with program approval.
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| Calendar: |
14-week semesters, 4-week January and June courses.
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| AACSB: |
PLU School of Business accreditation since 1971. Less than 5% of universities worldwide have achieved this elite distinction.
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Faculty:
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Jointly offered by finance, accounting, mathematics, and economics faculty.
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| CFA: |
Curriculum is closely aligned with the CFA candidate body of knowledge.
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Technology:
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Students should have their own computer available. There is access to campus computer labs.
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Location:
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Courses are offered at the PLU campus in Tacoma, Washington. The greater Puget Sound region, from Tacoma to Seattle, is home to asset and wealth management firms with approximately US$400B under management, and is home to some of the world’s largest firms.
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| Tuition: |
Tuition for 2012-13 is US$37,000.
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| Housing: |
PLU offers affordable on-campus housing.
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