Salary & Career
avg salary$73,500
employed at 3mo94%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$57,270
formatFull-time
teachingExperiential learning focused with project-based coursework and clinical fund management
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 30-40
avg work experience1 year
women %31%
international %60%
Rankings
QS rank#174
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
640-740
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
FIN:9140 Corporate Financial StrategyFIN:9200 Portfolio ManagementFIN:9210 DerivativesFIN:9300 Fixed Income SecuritiesFIN:9150 Financial Modeling and Firm Valuation
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestmentsRisk Management and InsuranceReal Estate
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceInvestmentsRisk Management and InsuranceReal Estate
Top Recruiters
Wells FargoPrincipal Financial GroupTransamerica
Top Industries
Financial ServicesConsultingTechnology
Program Highlights
- -STEM-designated degree
- -Experiential learning through the Krause Fund and Iowa Analytics Cooperative
- -Career support from the Pomerantz Career Center
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
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 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%
[+]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