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Masters in Finance · Tier II
Salary & Career
avg salary$103,224
employed at 3mo98%
Program Info
duration21 months
tuition$16,413
formatFull-time
teachingMix of theoretical foundations, case studies, group projects, and simulation exercises
Class Profile
class size75
avg age23
avg work experience6 months
women %31%
international %46%
Rankings
FT rank#23
tierII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600-740 (Average: 671)
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 10, 2024
round2February 28, 2025
round3May 31, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Advanced Corporate FinanceDerivativesFinancial ReportingEmpirical Methods for FinanceEthics and Social Responsibility in FinanceInvestments
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceFinancial MarketsBanking and Regulation
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceFinancial MarketsBanking and Regulation
Top Recruiters
BNP ParibasGoldman SachsMcKinsey & CompanyDeloitteMillennium bcpPwCJ.P. Morgan
Top Industries
Financial Services (52%)Consulting (26%)Audit & Tax (11%)
Exchange Programs
HEC ParisBocconi UniversityWHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementNorwegian School of Economics (NHH)University of Michigan
Program Highlights
  • -Strong focus on quantitative finance
  • -Internationally recognized faculty
  • -Career development support
  • -Access to a global network
ROI
total cost$16,413
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 10, 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, 2026Aug 10, 2025 (-388 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 10, 2025 (-357 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 10, 2025 (-357 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 10, 2025 (-327 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 10, 2025 (-296 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)