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Master of Financial Analytics
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A post-degree diploma using technology and statistics to turn business data into decisions.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Financial Analytics
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four-semester full-time diploma blending business
- Computing
- Statistics. Focus areas: data analysis.
Career outcomes
- Business strategy and decision-making roles across industries (page names no job titles)
Curriculum
- Four-semester full-time diploma blending business
- Computing and statistics. Focus areas: data analysis
- Statistical methods
- Predictive modelling
- Trend identification
- and structuring and manipulating data. Entry needs a three- or four-year bachelor's degree in any field plus degree-level English. Full course outline is in the academic calendar.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
- 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
- ECE or ACEI evaluation
- Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 65
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Financial Analytics admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business |
| Department | Department of Finance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Financial Analytics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,310 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 65.

