SAGE Finance

Are you currently studying finance as an undergraduate at SJSU and contemplating graduate school? The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Finance Program enables qualified students in the BSBA Finance to complete requirements for both the baccalaureate and master’s degrees at the same time. Preview the SAGE Finance program here.

SAGE Finance Application

Admission Requirements

• What are the admission requirements for the Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Finance?

  • All finance undergraduates are eligible to apply for, and be admitted to, the SAGE Finance program in Spring semester of their junior year if they fulfill the following requirements by June 1 of that year: 

    
    • Completed a minimum of 90 units towards the BS degree;
    • Completed BUS1 170 (Fundamentals of Finance) and BUS2 90 (Business Statistics) with grades of B or better;
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better, or GPA of 3.2 or better in the last 60 semester units;
    • Completed all lower division GE requirements.

    In cases where demand from qualified applicants exceeds available placements in the program, admission decisions will be determined by evaluating student GPAs, performance in prerequisite courses, and conducting interviews.

    
    Those who qualify for the SAGE program but are not admitted are eligible for regular MSFA admission.

• What are the application deadlines?

  • Application deadline: March 1. 

    Documents required: 

    • Resume
    • Personal Statement

    SAGE Finance application form

Program Overview

• What is the pace of the SAGE Finance program?

  • Please review the advising roadmap for more information.
     
    The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the SAGE Scholars program in 5 years. Please consult your major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.
    
    Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5

• How much does the SAGE Finance program cost?

  • Students pay undergraduate tuition until they complete 120 degree eligible units. After that they pay graduate tuition (which would be for their final two semesters).

• Who can I contact to learn more? 

  • For any questions, please contact the program advisor, Dr. Tijana Rajkovic at [email protected].