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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$65,556
employed at 3mo91%
Program Info
duration10 months
tuition$66,000
formatFull-time
teachingExperience-Based Learning (EBL) featuring a mix of case studies, lectures, and hands-on projects
Class Profile
class size20
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %41%
international %41%
Rankings
QS rank#147
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15
round2January 15
round3March 15
round4May 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial Management 1Financial Management 2Financial Reporting and AnalysisStatistical Analysis: Business ForecastingValuation 1Investment ManagementFixed Income Securities
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementQuantitative Finance
Concentrations
Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementQuantitative Finance
Top Recruiters
BNY MellonPNC Financial ServicesFederated HermesDeloitteKPMGWells FargoDick's Sporting Goods
Top Industries
Financial ServicesConsultingManufacturingHealthcare
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated degree
  • -CFA exam preparation
  • -Experiential learning opportunities
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 15, 2002
[!] 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 15, 2002 (-8815 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2002 (-8723 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
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