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Salary & Career
employed at 3mo94%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$27,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of academic theory and professional practice with extensive use of Bloomberg and Reuters terminals within a global financial markets lab.
Class Profile
class size489
avg age23
avg work experienceLess than 1 year
women %33%
international %85%
Rankings
QS rank#36
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 24, 2024
round2January 26, 2025
round3March 30, 2025
round4May 25, 2025
round5June 30, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Quantitative MethodsFinancial AnalysisDerivativesFixed Income and CreditEthical and Professional Standards in FinanceApplied Portfolio Management
Elective Areas
Trading, Structuring & Portfolio ManagementAsset ManagementInvestment Banking
Concentrations
Trading, Structuring and Portfolio ManagementAsset ManagementInvestment Banking
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganBNP ParibasSociété GénéraleHSBCBloombergDeloitteCredit Suisse
Top Industries
Investment BankingAsset ManagementAudit and Consulting
Program Highlights
  • -Advanced financial concepts and techniques
  • -Focus on financial markets and institutions
  • -Opportunity for specializations in areas such as Asset Management, Financial Markets & Investments and Quantitative Finance
  • -International exposure through optional study trips and internships
  • -Strong career support services
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 24, 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, 2026Aug 24, 2025 (-374 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 24, 2025 (-343 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 24, 2025 (-343 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 24, 2025 (-313 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 24, 2025 (-282 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
vlocal(2026-09-02)