programs/mif/purdue-krannert-qs-masters-in-finance

Purdue (Krannert)

Masters in Finance · West Lafayette, West Lafayette (IN), United States · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$86,400

employed at 3mo92%

Program Info

duration11 months

tuition$50,212

formatFull-time

teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and experiential learning projects

Class Profile

class size38

avg work experience1 years

women %44%

international %60%

Rankings

QS rank#49

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-740

TOEFL Min

90+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3April 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial ManagementFinancial ReportingInvestmentsOptions and FuturesFinancial EconometricsFixed Income SecuritiesInternational Financial Management

Elective Areas

Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementRisk Management

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceInvestment ManagementRisk Management

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsAmazonDeloittePwCStoneXJPMorgan ChaseEli Lilly

Top Industries

Financial ServicesConsultingTechnology

Program Highlights

-STEM-designated program
-Experiential Learning
-Career Support

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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