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programs/mif/brandeis-university-school-of-business-economics-qs-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$84,167
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$77,868
formatFull-time
teachingMix of theory and practice with a focus on experiential learning and data-driven analysis
Class Profile
class size70
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %43%
international %95%
Rankings
QS rank#156
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15
round2January 15
round3April 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
InvestmentsCorporate FinanceFinancial Accounting and AnalysisCorporate Financial ModelingOptions and DerivativesThe Global Economic Environment
Elective Areas
Asset ManagementCorporate FinanceRisk ManagementFinTechValuation and Analysis
Concentrations
Asset ManagementCorporate FinanceRisk ManagementFinTechValuation and Analysis
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCErnst & Young (EY)State StreetCitizens BankFidelity InvestmentsAmazon
Top Industries
Financial Services (44%)Technology (14%)Consulting (14%)
Exchange Programs
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)WHU - Otto Beisheim School of ManagementKeio UniversityTsinghua University
Program Highlights
  • -STEM Designated Program
  • -Access to Top Financial Centers
  • -Career Support Services
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 15, 2002
[!] 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, 2002 (-8815 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2002 (-8723 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):
>
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
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