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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$65,000
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$30,184
formatFull-time
teachingMix of traditional lecture, case-based learning, and experiential projects
Class Profile
class size30
Rankings
QS rank#192
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1August 1, 2024
round2November 1, 2024
round3February 1, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
ACC 610: Accounting and Value CreationECO 640: Economics and StrategyFIN 611: Financial Management and PolicyFIN 630: InvestmentsFIN 640: International FinanceFIN 645: Advanced Financial ManagementFIN 670: Financial Analysis
Elective Areas
Applied Investment ManagementCFA PreparationCFP PreparationCMA Preparation
Concentrations
Applied Investment Management (Student-Managed Investment Fund)CFA Track
Top Recruiters
Raymond JamesCitigroupPwCEYFranklin TempletonUSAAT. Rowe PriceBNY Mellon
Top Industries
Financial ServicesInvestment BankingCorporate FinanceAccounting
Program Highlights
  • -STEM designated
  • -Bloomberg terminals
  • -Practical application of financial principles
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Aug 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, 2026May 1, 2025 (-489 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 1, 2025 (-458 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 1, 2025 (-458 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 1, 2025 (-397 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):
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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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