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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$118,522
employed at 3mo96%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$98,736
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, quantitative lecture-based learning, and experiential projects
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, approximately 60-80
avg age26
avg work experience1.7 years
women %42%
international %61%
Rankings
FT rank#47
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
700-750
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 5, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
GSBA 510: Accounting Concepts and Financial ReportingGSBA 511: Managerial EconomicsGSBA 548: Corporate FinanceFBE 506: Quantitative Methods in FinanceFBE 529: Financial Analysis and ValuationFBE 543: Forecasting and Risk Analysis
Elective Areas
Investment BankingAsset ManagementReal Estate FinanceVenture CapitalPrivate Equity
Top Recruiters
JP Morgan Chase & Co.Goldman SachsCitigroupPwCHoulihan Lokey
Top Industries
Investment Banking/Investment ManagementConsultingCorporate Finance
Program Highlights
- -STEM-designated program
- -Los Angeles location provides access to diverse financial institutions
- -Strong career services support
- -Curriculum is both theoretical and applied
- -Experiential learning opportunities through case studies and simulations
ROI
total cost$98,736
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
Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 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%
[+]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