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programs/mif/whu-otto-beisheim-school-of-management-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$138,953
employed at 3mo95%
Program Info
duration21 months
tuition$33,696
formatFull-time
teachingMix of academic theory and practical application through case studies, guest lectures, and group projects
Class Profile
class size76
avg age25
avg work experience1.5 years
women %30%
international %90%
Rankings
FT rank#29
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
703 average
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 15
round2January 15
round3March 15
round4May 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
Advanced Corporate FinanceCapital MarketsDerivativesFinancial EconometricsFinancial Reporting and AnalysisData Analytics
Elective Areas
Investment BankingVenture Capital and Private EquityAsset ManagementCorporate FinanceFinTech and Digital Finance
Concentrations
Investment BankingVenture Capital and Private EquityCorporate FinanceAsset ManagementFinTech and Digital Finance
Top Recruiters
McKinsey & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupBain & CompanyGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyJP Morgan
Top Industries
ConsultingFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
New York University (Stern School of Business)Columbia UniversityNational University of Singapore (NUS)HKUST Business SchoolBocconi University
Program Highlights
  • -Intensive curriculum
  • -Focus on applied finance
  • -Excellent career prospects
  • -Strong corporate network
  • -International faculty
  • -Small class size
ROI
total cost$33,696
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Nov 15, 2002
[!] 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, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2002 (-8723 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 15, 2002 (-8692 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)