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Additional Note Illinois Institute of Technology—M.S in Finance (Financial Markets) I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Stuart School of Business in Chicago is home to one of the nation’s premier Master of Science in Finance programs The program builds on a solid foundation in financial mathematics, statistics, and modeling, and offers a range of elective concentrations to prepare students for specialized careers in the financial services industry Students at Stuart benefit from Chicago’s status as a leading financial center Courses are taught by industry experts who bring their career knowledge and understanding of today’s marketplace directly to the classroom Partnerships with alumni and other professionals in the industry give students numerous opportunities to work on real-world projects and gain valuable professional experience Financial competitions, including the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge, give Stuart students the chance to showcase their skills at an international level View quick facts and admission requirements (PDF) Concentrations Alternative Investments, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Financial Markets, Financial Programming, High Frequency Trading, Investment Management, Risk Management, Trading, Independent Study and Research Seminars Program snapshot Full-time students are expected to enroll in at least three courses per semester and can complete their degrees in two years Part-time students can enroll in as few as one course per semester and can take up to five years to complete their degrees View course listings and descriptions http://stuart.iit.edu/programs/ms-finance II DEADLINE • Priority deadline is encouraged for students looking to secure their spots at Illinois Tech sooner rather than later • For the fall term, applicants can expect decisions to be released starting by March or earlier • For the spring term, applicants can expect decisions to be released by October or earlier International Applicants (For Those Who Require A Student Visa Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Additional Note From Illinois Tech) Applications Open Sep 1, 2018 Oct 1, 2018 June 1, 2019 Priority Deadline* Jan 31, 2019 Jan 31, 2019 October 1, 2019 Application Deadline*** March 1, 2019 June 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2019 Last day to submit financial support form April 1, 2019 July 1, 2019 Dec 1, 2019 Intent to Enroll May 1, 2019 Aug 5, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Deposit May 1, 2019 Aug 5, 2019 Dec 31, 2019 Orientation Orientation Information Classes Begin Academic Calendar Late Arrival (by Request Only) Aug 29, 2019 Jan 26, 2020 International students currently studying in the United States, including at Illinois Tech, wishing to submit an application beyond the international student deadlines posted above must contact the Graduate Admissions Office for assistance (grad.recruitment@iit.edu).This is only available for students currently studying in the United States, and must be done prior to the domestic applicant deadlines above *Every applicant who meets the deadline is automatically considered for graduate fellowships, scholarships, teaching and research assistantships awarded by individual academic departments Departmental funding is awarded to a limited number of highly qualified, full-time students at the time of admission If you receive a funding award, you will be notified of the award in your official admission letter **Not all programs admit new graduate students for the summer term Please check with your academic department for more information ***New Illinois Tech Stuart Ph.D students are not eligible for GRE/GMAT waivers and are only admitted in the fall semester https://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/international/apply/application-deadlines Do all of my supporting documents and test scores need to be submitted by the deadline? Yes All application materials must be received by the admission deadline, otherwise there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed in time for entry into the applicable semester The only exception is the financial documents required from international students, which may be submitted after an applicant receives an offer of admission; although highly encouraged, international students have the option of uploading their passport Additional Note http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/questions/applications-and-admissions When are admissions decisions made? Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis Once your application is complete in the IIT system, it normally takes 3-5 weeks for an official decision to be made http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/questions/applications-and-admissions III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT In general, IIT requires a four-year bachelor's degree* conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission Citizens and permanent residents of the United States with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5/4.0 may be admitted as non-degree students Note: individual departments may have different requirements *Please contact your Admission Specialist if you have questions regarding this requirement All degree-seeking applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores Read complete GRE requirements, including minimum scores required for admission consideration Any applicant whose undergraduate degree was earned at an institution where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English (PTE), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores Read complete English proficiency requirements, including minimum scores required for admission consideration http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/apply-masters-program GRE and GMAT Scores All degree-seeking applicants (excepting only those eligible for the GRE waiver) are required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores Note that most IIT Stuart programs accept either the GRE or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) GRE and GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the testing date If your scores are more than five years old at the time your application is reviewed, new scores will be required Important score reporting information: if you take the GRE revised General Test during the special discount period of August - September 2011, your scores will be reported by mid-November (GRE and GMAT Institutional code: 1318.) Minimum Score Requirements If your scores not meet these minimum requirements, we encourage you to consider retaking the exam Additional Note Stuart GRE/GMAT Scores DEGREE GRE GMAT M.S Finance 310 600 http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/gre-requirements TOEFL or IELTS Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores, unless they received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S institution English language proficiency assessment is required of all international students Assessment results will determine which, if any, professional communication advancement courses will be required in addition to the main academic program courses for graduation http://bulletin.iit.edu/graduate/colleges/business/#admissionstext Professional Communication Advancement Program (PCA) The Stuart School of Business in Chicago partners with English Language Services to provide the Professional Communication Advancement (PCA) program for international students to receive a customized and targeted approach to communications skill-building PCA is designed to help students achieve success during their time at Stuart and as they move into the job market and the global business environment PCA offers a variety of half-semester courses, each targeting specific Englishlanguage or communications competencies Students will take part in customized language advancement studies that meet their personal needs Learn more by visiting the following sites: • English Language Services • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Assessments and PCA Courses • Stuart Admission Requirements (Bulletin) • PCA Course Descriptions (Bulletin) • Explore course descriptions  Language Assessment Requirements All international students – regardless of country of origin or citizenship – are required to participate in an assessment of their English skills The assessment evaluates the student in each of the following areas: speaking, listening, pronunciation, academic writing, and business writing If the in-person assessment of your English skills indicates that you need  Additional Note additional English instruction, then the recommended sequence of courses becomes a requirement that you must fulfill in order to graduate from your degree program Historically, nearly all international students attending Stuart are in need of one or more courses in the Professional Communication Advancement program Course fees The course fee for PCA courses can be found on Illinois Tech’s Student Accounting Website Prices may change without notice as the university determines annual course fees https://stuart.iit.edu/students/professional-communication-advancement-program-pca? _ga=2.88981659.1286020455.1555666518-1392801105.1555666518 IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Online Application Portal  Application Fee (non-refundable) The fee for graduate students is $75  Transcript  Scan a copy of your official and original academic documents provided to you from your institution’s Registrar You must include an official English translation if your official transcripts are not issued in English If the degree is completed, you MUST upload your original degree certificate or provisional certificate along with your academic transcripts or mark sheets All files MUST be in PDF format Transcripts From Institutions in China You must present the original academic transcripts, and graduation and degree certificates with the stamp or seal of the university on each page Transcripts must be submitted in the original language and in English Translations must come from the institution or from a professional translation service If the degree is completed, you MUST upload your original degree certificate or provisional certificate along with your academic transcripts or mark sheets in both languages through the online Application Portal Letter of recommendation Letter of recommendation requirements vary by department, but in most cases two letters or recommendation are required for Master's programs and three are required for Ph.D programs Contact Graduate Admission for individual department requirements Letters of recommendation should be submitted from individuals who are able to assess your academic and/or career achievements and potential Recommenders may include professors or employers, but may not include family members or Additional Note personal friends Please ask your recommenders ahead of time if they are willing to write you a letter of recommendation Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online Application Portal; you will input the recommender’s name and email address, and they will receive an electronic invitation to their email and then type in their recommendation, not upload a document You will not see this document as they will upload it themselves and it will go immediately into your application  GRE/GMAT Scores Institution code 1318; no department code is required  TOEFL or IELTS Scores Institution code 1318; no department code is required  Professional Statement  Resume  Financial Support Documents Please complete Graduate Admission's Financial Support Form Please read all instructions carefully to ensure that each required section of the form is complete You must upload the form along with all supporting documentation in your App Tracker Your unique App Tracker is provided in all application emails Please note, submission of this form is not required for review of your application You may submit your financial support documents after being notified of admission, if you wish; however, an I-20 cannot be issued to any admitted student until valid documents have been received and approved by the Office of Graduate Admission For this reason, we encourage you to submit them as early as possible  Passport Identity Page A copy of your passport identity page must be submitted through your App Tracker The copy of your passport identity page is not required for purposes of application review and admission decision, although applicants are strongly encouraged to submit it prior to admission, if possible This documentation aids in efficient processing of your I-20, if you are admitted Office of Graduate Admission 10 West 33rd Street, Perlstein Hall Room 206 Chicago, IL 60616 Tel 312.567.3020 Email: grad.admission@iit.edu  We require official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores sent directly to IIT by the Additional Note       testing service Please allow two to four weeks from the date of your test or score request for delivery and processing of your scores Your application status will be updated when we receive them Your scores will automatically match to your applicant file only if your name is spelled the same way on your TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS registration as on your IIT application (which should match your passport) If your name is written differently on your TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS registration, or if you believe we should have received your test score, please notify us at gradstu@iit.edu Your email should include your IIT applicant ID number, TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS registration number, testing date, and your first and last name as they appear on your TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS registration Do all of my supporting documents and test scores need to be submitted by the deadline? Yes All application materials must be received by the admission deadline, otherwise there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed in time for entry into the applicable semester The only exception is the financial documents required from international students, which may be submitted after an applicant receives an offer of admission; although highly encouraged, international students have the option of uploading their passport How I change my name or address once I've submitted my application? Please notify our office for any needed address changes via the "App Tracker" where it says "Update Mailing Address." For name changes (and your name must match your passport) notify us by the form below However, once you are admitted, a $30 fee is charged for any changes made to your name and address if we need to re-ship your admission documents I uploaded my documents in the application portal Do I still need to mail them? No, you not need to mail hard copies of your application documents If you do, you will not receive these documents back I want to change the term for which I applied or was accepted how I this? To defer your application to another term, you may request a deferral in your "App Tracker." I've paid my application fee more than once in error what should I do? Contact the Office of Graduate Admission by emailing grad.admission@iit.edu I requested that ETS send my scores to IIT however, my status shows that you still have not received them what should I do? Additional Note You may check in your "App Tracker" if test scores have been received as well as to confirm what documents or test score(s) may still be required of you If it has been over weeks since your test date or date of sending your scores to IIT, please send us a copy of your PDF score report that shows your scores, contact information, and IIT as an institution to which you sent your scores to grad.admission@iit.edu  My recommender received the link to complete my letter of recommendation but the link is not working What should I do? If your professor is experiencing an error, they may email their letter of recommendation to you, should they feel comfortable doing so, and you may send it to your specialist or as an attachment in the form below Please note: all letters of recommendation are optional for almost all programs with exception of Ph.D programs (and some master's programs) If they not wish to provide you the letter, please email us at grad.admission@iit.edu and we will look into this further http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/degree-seeking-checklist http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/gre-requirements http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/questions/applications-and-admissions Online Application http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/contact-us https://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/english-proficiency-requirements V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  Professional Statement Your professional statement should be written in essay format and should include discussion of your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your academic background, your research interests (if applicable), relevant professional experience or related accomplishments to date, and your career goals A typical statement is between 500-2000 words in length Your professional statement is a required application document to be submitted and it cannot be revised or resubmitted after you submit the application  Resume Only applicants to the IIT Stuart School of Business must submit a current resume as a required application document No other departments or schools allow or require a resume as a supplemental application document http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/degree-seeking-checklist (Online Application) Additional Note VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT International Applicants—Acceptable Credentials Country Minimum Level Required Evaluation Required? China Four-year university degree No Other Asian Countries Four-year university degree No Transcripts From Institutions in China You must present the original academic transcripts, and graduation and degree certificates with the stamp or seal of the university on each page Transcripts must be submitted in the original language and in English Translations must come from the institution or from a professional translation service If the degree is completed, you MUST upload your original degree certificate or provisional certificate along with your academic transcripts or mark sheets in both languages through the online Application Portal Transcripts From Institutions in All Other Countries Official, original transcripts issued by your institution must be uploaded If you have completed your degree and have graduated, all graduation certificates or diplomas issued by the institutions attended MUST also be uploaded along with your transcripts through the online Application Portal If your transcripts (and/or certificates) are issued in the original language (non-English), please include a professional English translation of all documents and upload it in one file NOTE: For English translation services we recommend consulting http://www.atanet.org Please note that professional evaluations are required for credentials from the following countries (students from IIT partner schools are exempt from this requirement: Afghanistan, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, French West Africa, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Yemen Illinois Institute of Technology reserves the right to rescind any offer of admission if any discrepancies are found between your uploaded and official transcript(s) International Applicants Only—Financial Support Documents Please complete Graduate Admission's Financial Support Form Please read all Additional Note instructions carefully to ensure that each required section of the form is complete You must upload the form along with all supporting documentation in your App Tracker Your unique App Tracker is provided in all application emails Please note, submission of this form is not required for review of your application You may submit your financial support documents after being notified of admission, if you wish; however, an I-20 cannot be issued to any admitted student until valid documents have been received and approved by the Office of Graduate Admission For this reason, we encourage you to submit them as early as possible International Applicants Only—Passport Identity Page A copy of your passport identity page must be submitted through your App Tracker The copy of your passport identity page is not required for purposes of application review and admission decision, although applicants are strongly encouraged to submit it prior to admission, if possible This documentation aids in efficient processing of your I-20, if you are admitted http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/degree-seeking-checklist https://admissions.iit.edu/sites/admissions/files/elements/ga/pdfs/GADM_6422_Finan cialAffidavitSupport_2019%20%283%29.pdf VII STATUS CHECK HOW DO I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY APPLICATION? All applicants will receive detailed emails throughout the application and admission process, informing you of your application status throughout the process; be sure to read all emails carefully You may check your status in the online Application Portal You may also select the “App Tracker” to confirm what documents may still be required of you Otherwise, you will receive detailed emails if documents are missing, incorrect, or ready for a decision Additional Note If this did not answer your question please contact our office using this form http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/questions/checking-my-status VIII OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS  After completing an application, you will receive an email confirming submission of your application and information on next steps Please remember to add emails from our office to your safelist  Prior to submitting your application, verify all information is accurate and your name appears exactly as it is written on your passport or government issued ID It is also important to provide as much information as you can, including test registration numbers and dates if available  Check your portal whenever you receive an email from us If we are unable to accept your uploaded documents for any reason, you will be required to re-upload the documents before your application will be considered for admission After your documents are verified and accepted, it can take 4-6 weeks for a decision  You will receive a first notification of a decision via email, then you will get a hard copy of your admission letter  If admitted, you will learn about the steps needed to complete your enrollment at IIT via email http://admissions.iit.edu/graduate/apply/ ... Spain, Switzerland, Yemen Illinois Institute of Technology reserves the right to rescind any offer of admission if any discrepancies are found between your uploaded and official transcript(s) International... students – regardless of country of origin or citizenship – are required to participate in an assessment of their English skills The assessment evaluates the student in each of the following areas:... Transcript  Scan a copy of your official and original academic documents provided to you from your institution’s Registrar You must include an official English translation if your official transcripts