programs/mif/minnesota-carlson-qs-masters-in-finance

Minnesota (Carlson)

Masters in Finance · Minneapolis, Minneapolis (MN), United States · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$82,000

employed at 3mo92%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$78,000

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lecture-based learning, case studies, and experiential learning via the Carlson Funds Enterprise

Class Profile

class size35

avg age23

avg work experience0.5 years

women %27%

international %66%

Rankings

QS rank#54

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

660-740 (Mid-50%)

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3March 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

MSF 6121 Financial EconomicsMSF 6221 Financial ReportingMSF 6010 Financial ModelingMSF 6421 Valuation and Corporate Investment DecisionsMSF 6321 Fixed Income SecuritiesMSF 6831 Derivatives

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceAsset ManagementQuantitative Finance

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceAsset ManagementQuantitative Finance

Top Recruiters

3MAmazonCargillDeloittePiper SandlerUnitedHealth GroupWells Fargo

Top Industries

Financial Services (44%)Consulting (12%)Manufacturing (8%)Healthcare (8%)Technology (8%)

Program Highlights

-STEM-designated
-Integrates finance theory with real-world practice
-Customizable curriculum

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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