录取要求

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate from a mathematically rigorous program such as computer science, economics, engineering, finance, operations research, mathematics, or the sciences (physics/chemistry). Four years of university level study are necessary for entry into Lehigh University.

Applicants who have not completed the proper background may receive a conditional offer of admission and will be required to satisfactorily complete foundation course work prior to beginning regular MSAF course work. Foundation work will not count toward the 30 credit hours required for the degree.

Applicants must have the proper background courses necessary to pursue the MSAF degree.

申请材料清单

THE LEHIGH MSAF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Application and $75 application fee

Essay (must be uploaded to online application)

Current resume (must be uploaded to online application)

GMAT or GRE

Official transcripts from ALL universities/colleges attended (Applicant must request) Copies should also be uploaded to the online application

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (via the online application)

*International students must provide English Proficiency Exam Scores [TOEFL or IELTS]

*International students must provide Financial Guarantee

APPLICATION AND FEE

To apply for the Lehigh MSAF Program, use Lehigh's online application system.

**Please Note: This program is listed under Intercollegiate Programs, Analytical Finance in our application system.**

ESSAY

The MSAF application essay should provide a summary of your career objectives and relevant work experience with reference to the chosen field of graduate study, and the leadership experience and skills you will bring to your peer group. The essay should not exceed two pages in length. This is your opportunity to set yourself apart from the other applicants, in your own words. The essay should be uploaded in the online application.

RESUME

Your professional resume should list your education and professional achievements. Include your computing skills. The resume should be uploaded in the online application.

GMAT

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required of all entering applicants except those who hold an academic doctorate, juris doctorate or medical doctorate. The doctorate must be equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree.

GMAT scores will be accepted for evaluation as long as your official score is available through the testing service. Please indicate on your online application the date you are taking [or have taken] the GMAT.

GMAT test center, test information, and test preparation materials can be found by visiting the Graduate Management Admission Council ® [GMAC] website at www.mba.com.

Please use the proper program code shown below to have your official scores sent to Lehigh. Our office keeps GMAT scores on file for a period of five years. Official scores normally arrive at the Graduate Programs Office two weeks after the exam has been taken.

Program Code: 6ZB-FN-73

GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION ® (GRE)

You may find a GRE test center, test information, and preparation materials by visiting the Educational Testing Service ® (ETS) website, www.ets.org/gre.

Lehigh’s institution code is number is 2365. The department code is 4102.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

You must submit official transcripts from ALL universities attended, all post-secondary education including transfer credits. Official transcripts bear the signature of the university's registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. The official transcripts must be submitted to us in a sealed envelope and may not be opened by you. In addition, copies of transcripts should be uploaded to the online application.

Please mail official transcripts to:

Graduate Programs Office

College of Business and Economics

Lehigh University

621 Taylor St.

Bethlehem, PA 18015

International applicants, in general, must have 16 years of formal education, including four years at the university level, to be considered for admission to the Lehigh MSAF program. Applicants should submit official English translations. If credentials do not record the awarding of the degree received, you must submit certified true copies of your diplomas. If credentials do not show the grading system used by the university, you must also submit a separate official statement from the university that gives this information.

International students who cannot provide the required documentation will have to supply a Course by Course Evaluation (fees for this service are the responsibility of the applicant). The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services lists a number of accredited evaluation companies that can provide Course by Course Evaluations.

APPLICANTS FROM CHINA

CollegeNet China Credential Service

Applicants from Chinese institutions may request and submit official transcripts directly through the graduate application. Requests are submitted and processed by CHESICC. A service fee of $12 is charged by CollegeNET.

After entering your college/institution in the educational history section of the graduate application, you will have the option to order official documents.

The processing time for the CHESICC documents is approximately 20 days.

When your CHESICC electronic documents are processed and received by Lehigh University, you will not need to send paper transcripts.

Questions should be directed to the Graduate Programs Office at business@lehigh.edu. Provide your full name, name of college/university and whether your application has been submitted or is in progress.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

You will enter your recommenders' information through the online application. Once complete, a web link will automatically be emailed to the recommender. Letters from family members or friends will not be considered. Paper copies of letters of recommendation will not be accepted.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY [TOEFL OR IELTS]

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language® or the International English Language Testing System exam. All international students must show proof of English Proficiency to be admitted to Lehigh.

An applicant's English proficiency test date may not be older than 2 years at the time of your application to the program. The Lehigh MS/PhD programs will continue to accept all versions of the TOEFL test as long as the scores come directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Scores must be received directly from ETS to be considered official. Lehigh’s institution code number is: 2365. IELTS information can be found at ielts.org. Official test scores must be submitted from the testing agencies directly in order for this requirement to be satisfied.

Recommended scores for the available versions are:

Paper-based TOEFL—600

Internet-based TOEFL [iBT]—

IELTS: 7.0 band overall

Please note: These are minimum scores and do not guarantee admission into a program.

If an applicant has completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree or at least 2 years of full-time post-secondary education in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia or Canada, he or she may be exempt from the English proficiency requirement. The applicant is not exempt if the language of instruction is English in a non-English speaking country or if you have lived in an English-speaking country.

International students interested in applying for college-awarded financial aid will be required to pass a Lehigh University Test of Presentation and Speech Skills (TOPSS) test upon arrival at Lehigh. The College will use the new internet-based TOEFL [iBT] as a screening tool for the awarding of financial aid to international students. In order to be considered, you must achieve a speaking section score of 28, and a listening section score of 20. All awards are contingent upon passing the Lehigh TOPSS test. Information on the Lehigh University TOPSS test may be found at www.global.lehigh.edu/esl.

专业介绍

The Lehigh M.S. in Analytical Finance (MSAF) program is a cutting-edge, 30 credit-hour program designed to provide students with a strong education in advanced finance and quantitative financial analysis tools using key concepts from financial theory, applied mathematics, and engineering. With these building blocks, program graduates will become instrumental in the creation of innovative solutions for real financial problems, using state of the art analytical techniques and computing technology. The curriculum is intended for career opportunities in areas such as portfolio management, securities trading, investment banking, risk management, and financial information systems. Upon completing the MSAF program, a graduate will be able to add immediate value to their firm’s pricing, hedging, trading, and portfolio management decisions by being able to:

Conceptualize real world problems with mathematical tools, models, and theories of investment instruments and financial portfolio management;

Demonstrate proficiency in locating, creating, managing, and analyzing large scale data sets with advanced computing tools;

Integrate tools in probability, optimization, simulation, and information technology;

Integrate tools to design financial instruments, transactional systems, and technology-enabled solutions;

Bridge the knowledge and skill gaps between financial professionals (e.g., asset managers) and computing/execution professionals (e.g., IT specialists).

The MSAF program begins in sequence in the summer with a course on derivatives, followed by a core of analytical courses, a core of financial courses, and a core of computing courses. Students who have completed these or similar courses may, with the program director's approval, use approved elective courses as a supplement. An interactive, hands-on project rounds out the rigorous and rewarding academic experience. Each fall, invited field professionals in financial services come to campus to present project topics to students. Topic selection is integrated into coursework and is woven through the fall and spring terms. Results of the project are presented in mid-spring, at a recruiting/placement event designed specifically for graduates of this degree.

STEM DESIGNATED DEGREE

The M.S. in Analytical Finance program contains an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes STEM fields, which qualifies the program as a STEM designated degree.

GLOBAL ASSOCIATION OF RISK PROFESSIONALS

Lehigh is an academic partner institution with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Students benefit by the programs’ preparation for the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) examination. The FRM designation is the global standard for professional certification in risk management.

课程设置

• MATH 467Financial Calculus I (fall)
• MATH 468Financial Calculus II (spring)
• STAT 410Random Processes and Applications (fall)
• STAT 412Statistical Computing and Application
• ECO 415Econometrics
• STAT 438Linear Models in Statistics with Applications
• ISE 426Optimization Models and Applications
• ISE 429Stochastic Models and Applications
• GBUS 421Advanced Investments (Fixed Income-spring)
• GBUS 422Derivatives and Risk Management
• GBUS 424Advanced Topics in Financial Management
• ISE 447Financial Optimization3 ISE 441Financial Engineering Projects3