Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$53,755
employed at 3mo100%
Program Info
duration2 years
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lectures, case studies, and experiential learning through the SAIF Live Learning Center (LLC)
Class Profile
class size154
avg age23
avg work experience0-1 year
women %52%
international %15%
Rankings
QS rank#94
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
720 average
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2December 15, 2024
round3February 28, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Principles of FinanceFinancial AccountingCorporate FinanceMicroeconomicsMacroeconomicsQuantitative Methods in FinanceFinancial Markets and Institutions
Elective Areas
Quantitative FinanceInvestment ManagementCorporate FinanceFinTech
Concentrations
MF-GeneralMF-FinTech
Top Recruiters
CICCCITIC SecuritiesHuatai SecuritiesGoldman SachsJ.P. MorganMorgan StanleyBCGMcKinsey & Company
Top Industries
Investment Banking/Securities (44.6%)Asset Management (20.0%)Consulting (10.8%)PE/VC (9.2%)
Exchange Programs
Columbia UniversityLondon School of Economics (LSE)University of California, BerkeleyHEC Paris
Program Highlights
- -Global Perspective and China Depth
- -Cutting-edge Curriculum
- -World-Class Faculty
- -Extensive Career Development Services
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
Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
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):
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gmat (200-800):
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work_experience (yrs):
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admission_probability:
60%
[+]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