programs/mif/smu-cox-qs-masters-in-finance

Smu Cox

Masters in Finance · Tier III

[save][like][compare][apply →]

Salary & Career

avg salary$84,411

employed at 3mo97%

Program Info

duration10 Months

tuition$72,000

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lecture-based instruction and experiential learning through programs like the Ann Rife Cox Investment Fund and the EnCap Investments & LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center.

Class Profile

class size50

avg age25

avg work experience1 year

women %24%

international %86%

Rankings

QS rank#108

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-750

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 1, 2024

round2December 1, 2024

round3February 1, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial AccountingFinancial ManagementManagerial EconomicsQuantitative Methods in FinanceValuation and AnalysisInvestment Analysis and Portfolio ManagementDerivativesFinancial Reporting and Analysis

Elective Areas

Energy FinanceReal Estate FinanceCorporate FinanceInvestment ManagementAlternative Assets

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceEnergy FinanceInvestmentsReal Estate Finance

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsJP MorganBank of America

Top Industries

Investment BankingAsset ManagementConsulting

Program Highlights

-STEM Designated
-CFA curriculum
-Experiential Learning

[more from Smu Cox →]

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Oct 1, 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 1, 2025 (-428 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 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