| Admission deadlines: | Fall |
| Round 1 1/15 | |
| Round 2 3/1 | |
| Round 3 5/15 | |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations required. |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. |
| International applicants only: | Please follow this link - https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements - to review the International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements. Please note: international students who require a student visa from GW are not eligible to apply for admission to this program. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scors required by this program are: | |
| - Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - Academic PTE: 68 |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu
202-994-1212)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Visit the School of Business website for additional admissions information.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 9 credits in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses | ||
| MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
| MBAD 6224 | Decision Making and Data Analysis | |
| Required for the certificate | ||
| FINA 6221 | Financial Decision Making | |
| FINA 6223 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | |
| MBAD 6235 | Finance | |
| Elective | ||
| One course selected from the following: | ||
| ACCY 6106 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| FINA 6224 | Financial Management | |