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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$46,500
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$40,385
formatFull-time
teachingLecture-based with case studies and hands-on training in financial software/laboratories
Class Profile
class size110
Rankings
QS rank#53
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
79+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 15, 2024
round2January 31, 2025
round3April 30, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Corporate FinanceInvestment Analysis and Portfolio ManagementDerivatives and Risk ManagementFixed Income SecuritiesFinancial EconometricsProfessional Seminars in Finance
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceRisk ManagementFinancial EngineeringWealth ManagementFintech
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceFinancial EngineeringRisk Management
Top Recruiters
HSBCICBCBank of ChinaDeloitteEYPwCKPMGMorgan Stanley
Top Industries
BankingInvestment ServicesAccounting and Professional ServicesFintechInsurance
Exchange Programs
University of ZurichESCP Business SchoolFrankfurt School of Finance & ManagementStockholm Business School
Program Highlights
  • -Emphasis on Financial Technology
  • -Practitioner-led curriculum
  • -Industry-relevant knowledge
  • -Career development resources
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 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, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 15, 2025 (-291 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)