Search Results


Looking for an SFU resource?

Some of our resources live on the main SFU website. Please follow the link below to search on SFU.ca

Simon Fraser University Logo

Search SFU.ca

Results

Events

Graduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Resources

Position Yourself for Success

MSc Finance

Understand the role of finance in business. This full-time, 16-month SFU Beedie MSc Finance program is based in downtown Vancouver. It teaches you the fundamentals of finance, asset pricing, data analytics, investment banking, and private equity.

It’s not all theory. You’ll also get the chance to be a part of the Student Investment Advisory Service (SIAS) Fund to manage an investment portfolio with a market value in excess of $20+ million CAD, develop a personalized career plan, and secure employment opportunities.

55

Average Cohort Size (1)

#1

Comprehensive University (2)

44%

Women (1)

3rd

most livable city in the world (3)

$20M+

(CAD) value in SIAS Endowment portfolio

16

month program

Sources: (1) Incoming 2022 Cohort. (2) Maclean's Magazine, Canada’s best Comprehensive universities: Rankings 2023. (3) Mercer, Quality of living city ranking 2019.

Who it’s for

We designed the MSc Finance program to meet the increasing global demand for finance professionals, the program covers the fundamentals of finance, fintech, asset pricing, investment banking, private equity and much more and is ideal for early- to mid-career professionals with a facility for quantitative finance.

What you'll learn

The full-time, 16-month curriculum is based on a foundation of financial theory and real-world experience. Choose between two streams: Investment Management and Research.

Where it can take you

Strong finance skills are essential for any organization. Be prepared to succeed in a career in investment management, risk management or academia, and any area that calls for a thorough understanding of financial theory and well-developed quantitative and analytical skills. Potential employers include banks and financial institutions, investment and public accounting firms, fintech and other start-ups, securities regulators, governments, management consulting firms and insurance companies.

Alumni Profile

Watch Now: Hear from our MSc Finance Alumnus Peter Grypma how the program helped shape his career as a Consultant at KPMG.

Meet our Students and Alumni

There’s no need to take our words for it – our students and alumni are our greatest ambassadors. Learn about their experiences in the MSc Finance program and how it has helped them reach their career goals.

Preparing for the MSc Finance Program

Back
Sampada Kapur

Preparing for the MSc Finance Program

Back

Pursuing a graduate degree in finance can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it requires a significant amount of preparation. To succeed in the Master of Science in Finance program, it is important to be well-versed in the fundamental concepts of finance, as well as have a solid foundation in mathematical and quantitative skills.

How to Get the Most Out of Your MSc Finance Journey

Back
Hamed Farsani

How to Get the Most Out of Your MSc Finance Journey

Back

Students attend business schools for various reasons. For me, besides studying, the whole experience is important. So far, in my MSc Finance journey at Beedie, I have honed my skills in teamwork, interviewing, understanding the market, and getting hands-on experience in investment management.

The MSc Finance program gave me the technical foundation that I couldn’t function without. I work with clients in very senior roles, and it’s important to demonstrate your technical knowledge to gain their trust.

Christine Jakshoej Sangha, MScFin

VP of Customer Success - Capital Markets

FINCAD

MSc Fin: Christine


Connect with our team

Our admissions team is more than happy to answer your questions so you know what you can expect before, during, and beyond your program.

Connect Now