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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$102,128
employed at 3mo95%
Program Info
duration10 months
tuition$72,500
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies and lecture-based learning
Class Profile
class size50
avg age24
avg work experience1 year
women %40%
international %30%
Rankings
QS rank#80
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
680-750
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 10, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3March 12, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial Reporting IFinancial Reporting IIManagerial FinanceFinancial EconometricsCorporate Value ManagementCorporate Financial PolicyDerivatives Markets
Elective Areas
Investment BankingInvestment ManagementCorporate FinanceReal Estate
Concentrations
Investment Banking TrackInvestment Management TrackCorporate Finance TrackReal Estate Track
Top Recruiters
AllianceBernsteinCitiDeloitte
Top Industries
Investment Banking/Investment ManagementConsulting
Program Highlights
  • -Curriculum emphasizes quantitative analysis and financial modeling
  • -Strong career services support
  • -Small class sizes foster close relationships with faculty
ROI
total cost$72,500
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 10, 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 10, 2025 (-419 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 10, 2025 (-388 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 10, 2025 (-388 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 10, 2025 (-357 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 10, 2025 (-327 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)