Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Questions
What are the admissions requirements?
Graduate Division Admissions Requirements
Valid degree from an accredited institution, comparable to the 4 year
Bachelor's Degree from Berkeley. Sufficient training to undertake graduate
study in the chosen field. A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a
minimum of 3.0 in upper division work. International applicants: Please
refer to the application packet for full requirements.
MFE Admissions Requirements
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record
Examinations (GRE) General Test. A strong quantitative background
including linear algebra, multivariate calculus, differential equations,
numerical analysis and advanced statistics and probability. Prior
experience in computer programming (C, C++) and familiarity with
computers as a computational and management tool. Excellent writing,
speaking and presentation skills (in English).
MFE Admissions Recommendations
Experience with statistical and econometric applications (Examples: Sas,
Gauss, RATS, S-Plus, and Garch) Experience with mathematical tools.
(Examples: MatLab, Mathematica, or MathCad.)
In some cases, applicants may be admitted conditional on the successful completion of one or more recommended courses before enrollment in the program.
