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Masters in Finance · Tier I
Salary & Career
avg salary$129,584
employed at 3mo98%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$97,566
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lecture-based instruction and experiential learning, including a required 10-12 week internship and an Applied Finance Project
Class Profile
class size75
avg age26
avg work experience2 years
women %32%
international %72%
Rankings
QS rank#6
tierI
Admissions
GMAT Range
700-760
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 18, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3March 19, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Investments and DerivativesEmpirical Methods in FinanceStochastic CalculusFixed Income MarketsFinancial Institutions and MarketsDerivatives: Numerical Methods
Elective Areas
Machine LearningCredit Risk ModelingBehavioral FinanceHigh-Frequency TradingDynamic Asset Management
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsJP MorganCitadelBlackRockPIMCO
Top Industries
Investment Banking/BrokerageInvestment Management
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Small class size for personalized attention
  • -Career mentorship and development programs
  • -Rigorous curriculum with a strong quantitative focus
ROI
total cost$97,566
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Sep 18, 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, 2026Jun 18, 2025 (-441 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 18, 2025 (-411 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 18, 2025 (-411 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 18, 2025 (-380 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 18, 2025 (-349 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)