Salary & Career
avg salary$82,500
Program Info
duration1.5 years
tuition$56,925
formatFull-time
teachingMix of theoretical foundations and hands-on, technology-oriented learning using industry-standard software
Class Profile
class size94
Rankings
QS rank#173
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 1, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial ModelingStatistical Analysis in Financial MarketsFinancial Institutions and MarketsValuation and Portfolio ManagementFutures, Options, and OTC DerivativesFinancial Statement Analysis
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceFinancial EconometricsFinancial MarketsMathematical FinanceRisk ManagementTrading
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceEntrepreneurial FinanceFinancial EconometricsFinancial MarketsFinancial Technology (FinTech)Mathematical FinanceRisk ManagementTrading
Top Recruiters
CME GroupCitadelDiscover Financial ServicesEnvestnetFederal Reserve Bank of ChicagoICE (Intercontinental Exchange)Northern TrustPeak6
Top Industries
Financial ServicesInvestment BankingFintechTrading
Program Highlights
- -STEM Designated Program
- -Focus on Financial Technology
- -Chicago Location with access to finance industry
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 1, 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 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 1, 2025 (-305 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