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.

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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 résumé. 1 professional reference. Professional goal statement.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

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

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 8 January 2026 - Degree end date: 15 May 2026

Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 22,650.00

Approximate cost

$ 22,650.00

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

Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

OPM 5020

Applied Business Statistics

3 Credit Units

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

ECON 5010

Economics for Managers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

ACCT 5010

Accounting for Managers

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

14 Credit Units

* 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