What foundational background is required to apply for the MSFA?
All students are required to have foundation courses in economics, financial accounting, math, and probability and statistics prior to starting the MSFA Program. Students with undergraduate degrees in Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting usually have enough courses as part of their major to satisfy the Foundation requirements. Students outside of these majors generally do not have the necessary Foundation courses, often in Economics and Financial Accounting. Such a student may be admitted conditionally to the MSFA Program but will be required to complete the missing Foundation courses before beginning the MSFA program at USF.
