Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics

Saint Louis University

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.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale. Current resume. 1 professional reference. Professional goal statement.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 70 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 48, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Fall Start (October)

Degree start date : 13th August 2026 - Degree end date: 14th May 2027

Semester 1 fall: 13th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 40,070.00

Approximate cost

$ 40,070.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

39 Credit hour program 9 - 12 Credit hours apply from Pathway 27 - 30 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ACCT 5010

Accounting for Managers

3 Credit Units

OPM 5020

Applied Business Statistics

3 Credit Units

EAP 4100

Graduate Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4150

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students I

2 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

ECON 5010

Economics for Managers

3 Credit Units

ITM 6400

Applied Business Analytics

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Applied Financial Economics (M.S.)

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business classes

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics

Saint Louis University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics

Saint Louis University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (October)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression

Applied Financial Economics (M.S.)

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business classes

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio