Master of Science in Finance

At a Glance

The Master of Science in Finance is an intensive 12-month, full-time program designed to develop analytical and technical skills in finance and risk management.

Program Focus

The program prepares candidates for positions that require technical expertise in the areas of risk management, asset management and general financial analysis.

M. Sc. Finance program graduates have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of finance, asset pricing, market risk management and credit risk management. Elective courses allow students to acquire additional expertise in the areas of enterprise risk management and accounting for financial instruments, or equity security analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Who

Typically, successful candidates have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (business, economics, engineering, mathematics, the sciences) or have a facility for quantitative modeling. Some employment experience in the financial services sector is beneficial. In addition to being numerate, we expect candidates to have good written and oral communication skills.

When

The M. Sc. Finance program is a full-time program with classes starting in September of each year.

Applications are now being accepted for the September 2012 start date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed/admitted on an ongoing basis after the first application deadline. International applicants should apply no later than April 1, 2012 to allow for study permit processing time.

1st application deadline: February 15, 2012

2nd application deadline: April 1, 2012

Applications received after the April 1, 2012 deadline will only be considered/accepted on a space available basis. International applicants: please be aware that if you apply after April 1st, you may not get your study permit in time for this September start.

Where

All classes take place at the Segal Graduate School of Business, located at 500 Granville Street in the heart of Vancouver’s business district.

Entry Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in quantitative disciplines such as business, economics, mathematics, the sciences, engineering, or successful completion of the SFU Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) program
2. Preference will be given to candidates with two to three years of related work experience
3. Good oral and written communications skills
4. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 550, with demonstrated strength in both verbal and quantitative scores
5. Three letters of reference from supervisors, colleagues, professors or significant clients
6. Demonstrated proficiency in English is required if applicants have not graduated from a university where English is the language of instruction, or if their first language is not English
7. In-person or telephone interview with the admissions committee

Tuition

Tuition for 2012-2013 academic year is $27,000*. Additional cost for textbooks and related materials will amount to approximately $2,500 (CAD).

*Tuition is subject to senate approval.