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Masters in Finance · Tier I
Salary & Career
avg salary$209,167
employed at 3mo96%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$25,931
formatFull-time
teachingMix of rigorous classroom lectures and experiential learning (Live Learning Projects)
Class Profile
class size70
avg age26
avg work experience2 years
women %35%
international %15%
Rankings
FT rank#7
tierI
Admissions
GMAT Range
680-740
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 31, 2024
round2December 31, 2024
round3February 28, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
MicroeconomicsFinancial AccountingPrinciples of FinanceCorporate FinanceFinancial EconometricsDerivativesFixed Income Securities
Elective Areas
Investment ManagementCorporate FinanceRisk ManagementFinTech
Concentrations
General FinanceFinTech
Top Recruiters
CITIC SecuritiesGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyHSBCBain & Company
Top Industries
Investment BankingAsset ManagementConsulting
Exchange Programs
MIT Sloan School of ManagementColumbia UniversityLondon School of Economics (LSE)University of St. GallenMcGill University
Program Highlights
  • -Rigorous curriculum with a strong focus on quantitative finance
  • -Excellent career placement in top financial institutions
  • -Global network of alumni and faculty
ROI
total cost$25,931
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 31, 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 31, 2025 (-398 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 31, 2025 (-367 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 31, 2025 (-367 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 31, 2025 (-306 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):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
55%
[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)