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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$76,727
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$70,400
formatFull-time
teachingQuantitative and hands-on experiential learning featuring the Lally Center for Financial Studies trading floor
Class Profile
class size27
Rankings
QS rank#137
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15
round2January 15
round3March 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial ManagementQuantitative Methods in FinanceFinancial Trading and InvestingFinancial ModelingAdvanced Corporate FinanceInvestment Management
Elective Areas
Quantitative FinanceFinancial AnalyticsFinTech
Concentrations
Quantitative FinanceFinancial AnalyticsFinTech
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsMorgan StanleyBarclaysKeyBankEYPwCGeneral Electric (GE)
Top Industries
Financial ServicesConsultingTechnology
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Develop expertise in financial modeling, data analytics, and risk management
  • -Gain access to state-of-the-art financial technologies
  • -Prepare for CFA certification exam
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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