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Masters in Finance · Cergy, France · Tier I
Salary & Career
avg salary$161,455
employed at 3mo97%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$33,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of academic theory and professional practice including case studies and hands-on training in the Financial Markets Lab (Bloomberg/Reuters terminals).
Class Profile
class size80
avg age25
avg work experience1.5 years
women %33%
international %94%
Rankings
FT rank#4
QS rank#10
tierI
Admissions
GMAT Range
650-780
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 19, 2024
round2January 21, 2025
round3March 18, 2025
round4May 6, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingCorporate FinanceFinancial MarketsTheory of FinanceEconometricsDerivatives and Options
Elective Areas
Asset ManagementMergers and AcquisitionsSustainable FinanceEnergy and CommoditiesMacroeconomics
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceFinancial MarketsFintech & Data Analytics
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganBNP ParibasSociété GénéraleHSBC
Top Industries
Investment BankingAsset ManagementConsultingPrivate Equity
Exchange Programs
UC Berkeley Haas School of BusinessGuanghua School of ManagementUniversity of TokyoSeoul National University
Program Highlights
  • -Strong Career Services
  • -Prestigious Faculty
  • -Diverse Student Body
  • -Paris Location
  • -Vast Alumni Network
ROI
total cost$33,000
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 19, 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 19, 2025 (-379 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 19, 2025 (-348 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 19, 2025 (-348 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 19, 2025 (-318 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 19, 2025 (-287 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:
55%
[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)