programs/mif/maryland-smith-qs-masters-in-finance

Maryland Smith

Masters in Finance · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$87,557

Program Info

duration16 months

tuition$81,144

formatFull-time

teachingMix of quantitative analysis, case studies, and experiential learning through centers like the Global Equity Fund.

Class Profile

class size84

avg age24

avg work experience1.5 years

women %42%

international %86%

Rankings

QS rank#62

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

694 average

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 6, 2025

round3March 3, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial ManagementFinancial Restructuring and Corporate ControlFinancial Econometrics IFinancial Econometrics IIDerivative SecuritiesValuation in Corporate FinanceAdvanced Financial Management

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceAsset ManagementRisk Management

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceAsset ManagementRisk Management

Top Recruiters

DeloittePwCMorgan StanleyFannie MaeFreddie MacWorld Bank GroupEYKPMG

Top Industries

Financial Services: 53%Consulting: 12%Real Estate: 8%Technology: 6%

Program Highlights

-STEM Designated Program
-Experiential Learning Opportunities
-Career Coaching and Resources

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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

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

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

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

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

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

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

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

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%

[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