Graduate Pathway in Applied Financial Economics
Saint Louis University
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.
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 70-74, IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 48-49, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95-100, or Completion of Academic English Level 4Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025/26 Academic Year
Fall semester dates: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Spring semester dates: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 39,370.00
Approximate cost
$ 39,370.00
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 4100
Graduate Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
EAP 4150
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students I
2 Credit Units
ACCT 5010
Accounting for Managers
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 Credit Units
Semester 2
ECON 5010
Economics for Managers
3 Credit Units
EAP 4200
Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
EAP 4250
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II
2 Credit Units
ITM 6400
Applied Business Analytics
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 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.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableApplied Financial Economics (M.S.)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in SLU business classes
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements