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Masters in Finance · Tier II
Salary & Career
avg salary$78,510
employed at 3mo96%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$84,150
formatFull-time
teachingModular format combining in-person lectures, case studies, group work, and an integrative project
Class Profile
class sizeApproximately 120
avg age27
avg work experience2 years
women %39%
international %52%
Rankings
QS rank#11
tierII
Admissions
GMAT Range
710-760
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 17, 2024
round2January 10, 2025
round3March 13, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Global Macro and Financial MarketsFoundations of Corporate FinanceFixed Income Instruments and MarketsDerivatives and Risk ManagementRisk Management in Financial InstitutionsPortfolio Management and Asset AllocationFinTech and Financial Innovation
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganMorgan StanleyCitadelBlackRock
Top Industries
Investment BankingInvestment ManagementSales & TradingConsulting
Program Highlights
  • -STEM Designation
  • -Experiential Learning
  • -Career Development
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 17, 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, 2026Jul 17, 2025 (-412 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 17, 2025 (-381 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 17, 2025 (-381 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 17, 2025 (-350 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 17, 2025 (-320 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
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gmat (200-800):
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work_experience (yrs):
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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
vlocal(2026-09-02)