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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$88,400
employed at 3mo88%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$33,000
formatFull-time
teachingLecture-based with a focus on quantitative analysis and financial modeling
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 50-60
avg age25
avg work experience2 years
women %38%
international %45%
Rankings
QS rank#153
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
680-740
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3April 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
ECO 9730: Fundamentals of MicroeconomicsFIN 9770: Financial Decision MakingFIN 9781: InvestmentsFIN 9783: Investment AnalysisFIN 9811: Capital Markets
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementInternational FinanceQuantitative Finance
Top Recruiters
JP Morgan ChaseGoldman SachsCitigroupBank of AmericaPwCDeloitteEYKPMG
Top Industries
Investment BankingAsset ManagementConsultingFinancial Services
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Located in the financial hub of NYC
  • -Strong connections to financial industry employers
  • -Career workshops and events with recruiters
ROI
total cost$33,000
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 15, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
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gmat (200-800):
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work_experience (yrs):
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admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)