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Masters in Finance · Tier II
Salary & Career
avg salary$73,440
employed at 3mo96%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$36,200
formatFull-time
teachingMix of theory-based lectures and practical applications including case studies, group projects, seminars, and simulation labs
Class Profile
class size280
avg age23
avg work experience0-1 year
women %28%
international %44%
Rankings
QS rank#12
tierII
WSO finance tierA
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 29, 2024
round2January 9, 2025
round3March 6, 2025
round4April 24, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Theory of FinanceCorporate FinanceFinancial Econometrics and Empirical FinanceInvestment Banking and Capital MarketsQuantitative Finance and DerivativesFinancial Institutions Management
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceQuantitative FinanceAsset ManagementInvestment Banking
Concentrations
Corporate Finance and Investment BankingQuantitative Finance and Asset ManagementFinancial Institutions and Markets
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganMorgan StanleyCitiMcKinsey & CompanyBain & Company
Top Industries
Investment Banking (49.6%)Consulting (12.8%)Asset Management (10.1%)Private Equity (8.4%)
Exchange Programs
London School of Economics (LSE)HEC ParisKeio UniversityPrinceton UniversityYale School of Management
Program Highlights
  • -Strong quantitative focus
  • -International opportunities
  • -Career services
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 29, 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 29, 2025 (-400 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 29, 2025 (-369 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 29, 2025 (-369 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 29, 2025 (-338 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 29, 2025 (-308 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
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)