Salary & Career
avg salary$84,000
employed at 3mo86%
Program Info
duration18 months
tuition$103,240
formatFull-time
teachingCombination of theoretical instruction and experiential learning with quantitative application in the GWSB Trading Room
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 50
avg age24
avg work experience1.5 years
women %43%
international %84%
Rankings
QS rank#77
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
651 (average)
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
FINA 6271: Financial Management and Investment AnalysisFINA 6272: Cases in Financial ManagementFINA 6274: Financial EconometricsFINA 6275: Global Financial MarketsFINA 6276: Financial EngineeringFINA 6279: Comparative Financial Systems
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementRisk ManagementQuantitative Finance
Top Recruiters
World BankInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)DeloitteErnst & Young (EY)Fannie MaeFreddie Mac
Top Industries
Financial Services (62.1%)Consulting (13.8%)Real Estate (6.9%)Accounting Services (6.9%)
Program Highlights
- -STEM Designated
- -Located in Washington, D.C.
- -Experiential learning opportunities
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
Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 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%
[+]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