programs/mif/hec-lausanne-masters-in-finance

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HEC Lausanne

Masters in Finance · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$108,146

employed at 3mo96%

Program Info

duration10 months

tuition$1,933

formatFull-time

teachingMix of theoretical lectures, case studies, and practical projects with a strong emphasis on programming and data analysis

Class Profile

class size60

avg age25

avg work experience1.5 years

women %35%

international %90%

Rankings

FT rank#44

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-750

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 27, 2024

round2January 19, 2025

round3April 6, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Asset PricingCorporate FinanceDerivativesFinancial EconometricsEmpirical Methods in FinanceEthics and Professional Standards in FinanceInvestments

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceAsset and Risk ManagementFinancial Entrepreneurship and Data Science

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceAsset and Risk ManagementFinancial Entrepreneurship and Data Science

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganUBSCredit SuisseEYPwCDeloitteKPMG

Top Industries

BankingConsultingFinanceFintechAsset Management

Exchange Programs

University of St. GallenBocconi UniversityLondon School of EconomicsNational University of Singapore

Program Highlights

-Small class sizes
-Career-focused curriculum
-International focus
-Strong industry connections

ROI

total cost$1,933

program typeMasters in Finance

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Oct 27, 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, 2026 → Jul 27, 2025 (-402 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 27, 2025 (-371 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 27, 2025 (-371 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 27, 2025 (-340 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 27, 2025 (-310 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