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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$99,715
employed at 3mo87%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$78,750
formatFull-time
teachingQuantitative-based lectures and data-driven empirical projects, including a mandatory Rady Action Project (Capstone)
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 30-40
avg age26
avg work experience1.5 years
women %56%
international %64%
Rankings
QS rank#150
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
650-750
TOEFL Min
85+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial ManagementFinancial Reporting and AnalysisFinancial EconometricsFinancial Econometrics IIForecasting and Risk ManagementEmpirical Methods in FinanceProfessional CommunicationsCapstone Course
Elective Areas
Financial EngineeringCorporate FinanceInvestment ManagementFinTech
Top Recruiters
PIMCOBlackRockCapital OneGoldman SachsWells Fargo
Top Industries
Asset ManagementInvestment BankingFinancial Analysis
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated
  • -Quantitative curriculum focused on financial modeling and analytics
  • -Career support and resources
ROI
total cost$78,750
program typeMasters in Finance
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
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 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%
[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)