programs/mif/kentucky-gatton-qs-masters-in-finance

Kentucky Gatton

Masters in Finance · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$63,000

employed at 3mo92%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$33,500

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lecture and experiential learning with focus on Bloomberg Terminal usage

Class Profile

class size27

avg age23

avg work experience0-1 years

women %20%

international %31%

Rankings

QS rank#176

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

638 average

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1November 15, 2024

round2February 1, 2025

round3April 1, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

MSF 600: Financial Institutions & MarketsMSF 610: Corporate FinanceMSF 621: Quantitative Methods in FinanceMSF 622: Financial EconometricsMSF 623: Financial ModelingMSF 630: Investment AnalysisMSF 640: Derivative SecuritiesMSF 650: Financial Statement Analysis

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceAsset ManagementRisk Management

Top Recruiters

AmazonHumanaFifth Third BankPwCDeloitteEYValvolineTempur Sealy

Top Industries

Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementBankingAccounting and Consulting

Program Highlights

-STEM-designated program
-CFA exam preparation
-Experiential learning opportunities

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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

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

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%

[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