MASTER OF SCIENCE [M.SC] (ACCOUNTING AND FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS)

  • Country United States of America
  • Course Duration 1 YEAR
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 4.12

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 85 USD 51,194

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-29
2023-02-21

Program Description

Program Description

  • The MSc in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis at Columbia University is a 1-year program.
  • This is a three-semester STEM-designated master’s degree program offered by the Accounting Division of Columbia Business School.
  • The goal of the program is to give students with the quantitative and theoretical tools for a successful career in Investment advisory, equity, and credit analysis, and consulting.
  • Students will complete a minimum of 10 full courses (30 credits) along with a MSc thesis (3 credits) in which they will conduct an original research project. 
  • This program is a specialized and analytically-focused course, with a concentration on the principles of fundamental analysis.
  • Students have accepted the internship and full-time opportunities in the following areas:
    • Asset management firms
    • Central banks
    • Consulting firms
    • Investment/commercial banks
    • Policy organizations
    • Hedge funds
    • Private equity firms
    • Real-estate development
    • Ph.D programs
  • Students have the opportunity to obtain rigorous, graduate-level training in Accounting, Fundamental Analysis, Statistics, Finance, and Economics.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering to get admission in this program.
  • Students required to maintain at least a 2.7 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.