programs/mif/yale-school-of-management-qs-masters-in-finance

Yale School of Management

Masters in Finance · New Haven, US · Tier I

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Salary & Career

avg salary$128,138

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$94,500

formatFull-time

teachingMix of quantitative lectures, practical applications (Asset Management Colloquium), and 'raw' case studies

Class Profile

class sizeApproximately 60

avg age26

avg work experience2 years

women %40%

international %71%

Rankings

QS rank#8

tierI

Admissions

GMAT Range

720-760

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1September 4, 2024

round2January 8, 2025

round3April 2, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Asset PricingQuantitative InvestingFinancial EconometricsFiduciary ResponsibilityInvestment SolutionsDerivatives and Risk Management

Elective Areas

Quantitative FinanceESG and Impact InvestingBehavioral FinanceMacroeconomics

Top Recruiters

Goldman SachsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Morgan Stanley

Top Industries

Investment BankingInvestment ManagementConsulting

Program Highlights

-Rigorous curriculum focused on quantitative finance
-Strong career support and placement
-Access to Yale's extensive network
-Global study opportunities

ROI

total cost$94,500

program typeMasters in Finance

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Sep 4, 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, 2026 → Jun 4, 2025 (-455 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 4, 2025 (-394 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 4, 2025 (-363 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