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The “must-have” degree for specialized financial professionals as stated by the Financial Times of London
The Schulich Master of Finance (MF) is a 12-month full-time program that provides students with the robust real-world training and analytical foundation needed for a rewarding career in modern finance.
The MF program runs from August to July of the following year. During this time students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. Courses place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context. Critical topics in governance, ethics and the legal aspects of finance are also embedded in the MF curriculum.
Students also participate in Finance Research Seminars and the Professional Seminar Series, with courses in Ethics and Governance and options to specialize in Capital Markets or Financial Risk Management.
The Schulich MF is a program partner of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute, the global industry standard for finance professionals. The MF curriculum covers a significant portion of the CFA’s body of knowledge, enabling students to prepare for all three levels of the CFA as they pursue their MF. Students also benefit from CFA online resources, scholarships and industry networking events.
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George Klar, Program Director, Master of Finance; Instructor of Finance

“My year of intensive study with Schulich’s Master of Finance Program helped jump-start my career.”
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Career opportunities
The Schulich MF program will equip you with the specialized finance knowledge to be a leader in today’s complex business environment. Recruiters value the technical expertise, financial decision-making and communication skills of Schulich MF graduates.
Throughout the MF program, you will also have access to the Career Development Centre (CDC). As Schulich’s in-house team of certified Career Coaches and Industry Advisors, the CDC offers a wealth of innovative programs, resources and individualized coaching to help you launch your career. Meet alumni, recruiters and industry leaders at corporate information sessions and other CDC events and enjoy online access to the very best career tools available.
Your Schulich MF program will open up opportunities for you in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, Risk Management, Market Risk, Fixed Income and Asset Management among others. Coupled with your financial modeling training and Bloomberg learning, you will bring a heightened level of financial expertise to your career.
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Admission Requirements
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The general admission requirements for the MF are listed below. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as space in each program is limited. A holistic approach is taken during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed.
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
- Applicants with 3-year degrees may be considered for admission with one year of work experience
- Prerequisite courses in Calculus (I & II), Economics (Micro & Macro) and Statistics taken at the undergraduate level.
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Acceptable scores on all measures of the GMAT or GRE
- To send your scores for these tests to us please use the following codes: GMAT code Z75-X8-02 or GRE code 5697
- Waived for CFA Level 1 holders and CPAs (Canada)
- Work Experience
- Post degree work experience is recommended but not required
- One year of full-time, post-graduate work experience required for applicants holding 3-year degrees
- Completion of the online application which requires:
- Essays (2 written, 1 timed written, 2 video)
- An up-to-date resume
- Three references
- Unofficial copies of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions*
- Unofficial copies of GMAT or GRE scores*
- *Official copies of these documents will be required if an applicant receives an offer to the program
- Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English.
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- Applicants who have completed at least two years of full-time study at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction are not required to submit an English proficiency test.
- Strong applicants whose first language is not English and do not meet the above language requirements may be considered for admission with the condition of completion of the MBA/Specialized Master’s Preparation Program offered by the York University English Language Institute.
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For graduates of the Schulich School of Business with a GPA of B+ or better, the following requirements will be waived if the applicant graduated within the last five years:
- GMAT/GRE
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Deadlines
The MF program is offered on a full-time basis only. Full time studies start in August of each year.
Entry | Round 1** | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4*** |
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August 2018 | December 1, 2017 | February 1, 2018 | March 15, 2018 | April 30, 2018 |
**International students are encouraged to apply no later than Round 1. International students are still welcome to apply after this date and will be considered for admission pending space in the program. Please keep in mind that you must have enough time to apply for a study permit if you are granted an offer.
***For domestic applicants only. Late international applications may be accepted pending space availability.
Please note: Your GMAT/GRE score and responses from your referees can be completed after your application has been submitted.
Students may only submit a single application. Students are not permitted to apply in multiple rounds or to multiple programs.
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Tuition & Fees
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The full-time Master of Finance program is completed over three consecutive terms. The following reflects tuition fees for students entering the program in Fall 2017 and Fall 2018.
Domestic Students Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, Permanent Resident |
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Cost Per Term: 2017-2018* (Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018) Including supplementary fees |
$19,000 | $24,220 |
Cost Per Term: 2018-2019* (Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019) Including supplementary fees |
$19,930 | $25,470 |
Estimated Total Tuition Fee** for Fall 2017 Entry (Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018) |
$57,000 | $72,700 |
Estimated Total Tuition Fee** for Fall 2018 Entry (Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Summer 2019) |
$59,800 | $76,400 |
* The cost per term is rounded to the nearest $10. Figures include current ancillary and student referenda fees of $465.85 (full-time) per term. Fees are subject to change. For the most up to date supplementary fee information please refer to the student financial services website.
**Total tuition fees are rounded to the nearest $100.
Study Options
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View details Hide detailsNote: Curriculum applies to MF students who began the program in August 2017 and is subject to change for the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Master of Finance program spans three terms of consecutive study comprised of 27.00 credits of core courses and 12.00 credits of stream courses.
The MF program begins each August with Capital Markets (MFIN 5100 3.00). This three-week intensive fundamental course sets the stage for the upcoming terms and core courses. Along with required core courses, students will concurrently take a pair of Research Seminar Series courses (MFIN 5000 and MFIN 5050) during the Fall and Winter terms. Prior to the start of the Winter term, students choose to specialize in one of two streams – Capital Markets or Financial Risk Management.
Core Courses
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August
- MFIN 5100 3.00 CAPITAL MARKETS
Fall
- ACTG 6130 3.00 INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR FINANCE MAJORS
- FINE 6310 3.00 ECONOMETRICS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
- MFIN 5000 0.00 RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
- MFIN 5050 0.00 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES
- MFIN 5200 3.00 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND VALUATION
- MFIN 5600 3.00 INSTITUTIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Winter
- MFIN 5000 0.00 RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
- MFIN 5050 0.00 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES
- FINE 6800 3.00 OPTIONS, FUTURES & OTHER DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
Summer
- MFIN 5500 3.00 ANALYSIS STRUCTURED PRODUCTS USING EXCEL
- MFIN 5700 1.50 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SECURITIES LAW
- MFIN 5800 3.00 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- MFIN 5900 1.50 ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS
Stream Options
To complete the following streams, students must complete the following additional courses (listed per term).
Capital Markets
Winter
- MFIN 5300 3.00 INVESTMENT BANKING
- MFIN 5400 3.00 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
- ENTR 6910 3.00 VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY
Summer
- FINE 6600 3.00 CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Financial Risk Management*
Winter
- MATH 6910 3.00 STOCHASTIC CALCULUS IN FINANCE
- FINE 6600 3.00 CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- FNEN 6850 3.00 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Summer
- FNEN 6820 3.00 ADVANCED DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
*Students who wish to pursue the Financial Risk Management stream require approval of the Program Director.
Faculty
View details Hide detailsThe teaching, research and consulting activities of finance faculty members are numerous and cover the fields of investments, financial engineering, financial services, corporate finance, governance, and regulation.
The work of the faculty brings theoretical rigour to practical applications. Specific research interests include the effect of thin trading on stock prices, the management of financial institutions, the application of financial theory to the development of new products, hedge funds, executive compensation, IPOs, market volatility, asset pricing and portfolio management. The finance faculty have won numerous awards for their work and are in high demand by practitioners from across Canada.
Program faculty members
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George Klar
Program Director, Master of Finance; Instructor of Finance
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Kee-Hong Bae
Professor of Finance; Bob Finlayson Chair in International Finance
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Melanie Cao
Professor of Finance
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Greg Chiykowski
Instructor of Finance and Accounting
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Douglas Cumming
Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship; Ontario Research Chair in Economics and Public Policy
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Ming Dong
Associate Professor of Finance; Director, Financial Engineering
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Mark J. Kamstra
Professor of Finance; Canadian Securities Institute Research Foundation- Limited Term Chair
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Ambrus Kecskés
Associate Professor of Finance
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Ingrid Mcleod-Dick
Instructor of Finance
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Moshe Arye Milevsky
Professor of Finance
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Rod Pamenter
Instructor of Finance and Strategic Management/Policy
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Pauline M. Shum-Nolan
Professor of Finance
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Yisong S. Tian
Professor of Finance
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Student Clubs
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Attend the Finance Speaker Series event every week as Professors and Industry Professionals from across the global come to Schulich to discuss current issues in the Finance world: Find an event.
Schulich Finance Association (SFA)
The SFA provides an opportunity for students to learn more about careers in a variety of Finance areas (Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Research, Corporate, Commercial and Retail Banking), to serve as a forum to network with Finance professionals, and to reinforce Schulich’s image in the corporate world.
Through a number of events, including the panel discussion and speaker series, round table discussions and the Day on Bay, students can meet and learn first-hand from experienced industry professionals.
Email: sfa@schulich.yorku.ca
Other Clubs
Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club
Schulich Investment Banking Club
Portfolio Management Club
Professional Designations
View details Hide detailsMF students will cover a significant percentage of the curriculum requirements for all three levels of the CFA exam throughout their program.
Schulich's CFA partnership also provides students with access to specialized online Level I sample exams, scholarships, the Financial Newsbrief and other CFA publications. All graduates will be well equipped to successfully challenge all three levels upon completion of their degree program.

Career Opportunities
View details Hide details- Master of Finance graduates are suitable for employment as finance specialists in investment banks, private equity firms, corporate finance divisions of large companies, central banks, consulting companies and government agencies. Selected employers who have extended offers to students in the MF program include: CAI Capital Management, BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Financial, TD Securities, Deloitte, Scotia Capital, CIBC World Markets, PwC, IBM and KPMG. Further, because of the research components inherent in the curriculum, the MF will also serve as an excellent foundation for students wishing to pursue a PhD in finance.
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The Schulich Career Development Centre
Your career is top priority at Schulich. To make career decisions that are right for you, the CDC will help you identify strengths, determine career objectives, develop career plans, hone skills for career management and put your professional development plan into action.
- Our highly experienced CDC Advisors bring a unique combination of first-hand knowledge, experience and diverse perspectives in a wide variety of businesses and industry sectors.
- Take advantage of a series of proven career-building modules, including up-to-date Job Search Techniques, Self-Assessment, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, and Interview Skills to help you stand out from the competition.
- Corporate Information Sessions offer you an opportunity to meet top level recruiters, alumni and executives.
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