Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics
An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Applied Financial Economics will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 39 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 30 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 39 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 30 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
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How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 83, IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 56, IELA 185 (178 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 140. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 January 2020 | 12 May 2020 |
1 Semester
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$19,420 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 83, IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 56, IELA 185 (178 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 140. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 11 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
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The tuition pricing for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available by October 30, 2019. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before October 30, 2019 you will be charged the current year’s tuition price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after October 30, 2019 the increased prices will apply and be reflective on the confirmation letter/statement of fees showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 78, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of Academic English Level 5, IELA 180 (173 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 130. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 11 August 2020 | 11 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
The tuition pricing for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available by October 30, 2019. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before October 30, 2019 you will be charged the current year’s tuition price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after October 30, 2019 the increased prices will apply and be reflective on the confirmation letter/statement of fees showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 83, IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 56, IELA 185 (178 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 140. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 9 January 2020 | 12 May 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$19,420 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 83, IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 56, IELA 185 (178 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 140. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 11 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
The tuition pricing for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available by October 30, 2019. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before October 30, 2019 you will be charged the current year’s tuition price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after October 30, 2019 the increased prices will apply and be reflective on the confirmation letter/statement of fees showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 78, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of Academic English Level 5, IELA 180 (173 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 130. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current résumé. 2 letters of recommendation. Personal statement. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 11 August 2020 | 11 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
The tuition pricing for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available by October 30, 2019. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before October 30, 2019 you will be charged the current year’s tuition price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after October 30, 2019 the increased prices will apply and be reflective on the confirmation letter/statement of fees showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business courses. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of B- will be accepted). No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades. GMAT 550 overall or GRE 149V, 158 Q.