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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$73,250
employed at 3mo93%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$42,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lecture-based theory and experiential learning, featuring student-managed investment portfolios in the Johnson Investment Counsel Research Lab.
Class Profile
class size56
avg age24
avg work experience0-2 years
women %38%
international %46%
Rankings
QS rank#114
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
625 average
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15
round2January 15
round3March 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
ACCT 7021: Financial Accounting for Finance ProfessionalsFIN 7014: Financial ManagementFIN 7022: Corporate FinanceFIN 7023: Investment AnalysisFIN 7036: Quantitative Analysis in FinanceFIN 7041: Financial Strategy and Valuation
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestmentsRisk ManagementReal Estate
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceInvestmentsRisk ManagementReal Estate
Top Recruiters
Fifth Third BankProcter & GambleWestern & Southern Financial GroupKeyBankJohnson Investment CounselKPMGEY
Top Industries
Financial ServicesBankingInsuranceConsumer Products
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated
  • -Career-focused curriculum
  • -Experiential Learning Opportunities
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):
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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
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