Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 100

Tuition Fee

 CAD 10,304 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southwest Minnesota State University

  CAD 14,200 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 47.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Finance graduates can select from a diverse range of careers in the finance industry. Graduates within the Financial Planning and Investments track are well prepared to work as investment advisors for investment firms. Graduates are also well-prepared to pursue the Certified Financial Planning (C.F.P.) credential. Finance graduates with the Corporate Finance track will find many career opportunities with financial institutions and organizations both large and small. Students completing the finance degree also choose to start their own business; the finance curriculum provides an excellent basis for the financial aspect of entrepreneurship. Graduates of the finance degree program have also chosen to pursue graduate studies, particularly the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The Career Services Office at SMSU is an excellent resource for both professional guidance and job-related information. Recent employers of SMSU finance graduates include U.S. Bancorp, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Bank, Bremer Bank, the State of Minnesota, the Schwan Food Company and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC).

Scholarships

• Available after the 1st semester

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.