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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$75,699
employed at 3mo85%
Program Info
duration18 months
tuition$81,900
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lecture-based learning, case studies, and experiential projects including Bloomberg Terminal training
Class Profile
class size100
avg age23
avg work experience14 months
women %43%
international %80%
Rankings
QS rank#105
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
90+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Foundations of Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingCorporate Financial StrategyInvestment ManagementEmpirical Methods in FinanceDerivatives and Risk Management
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceRisk ManagementFinancial AnalyticsFintech
Concentrations
Corporate Financial ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial AnalyticsFintech
Top Recruiters
KeyBankDeloittePNCBNY MellonProgressiveGoodyearCleveland Clinic
Top Industries
Financial Services: 53%Consulting: 14%Manufacturing: 10%
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Experiential Learning
  • -Customizable Curriculum
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):
>
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)