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MSc Fin
Master of Science in 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, market risk management and credit risk management.
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 $22.1 million CAD (as of Dec. 31, 2022), develop a personalized career plan, and secure employment opportunities.
Overview
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, risk management 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 three streams: Investment Management, Risk 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 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.
Schedule
Position yourself for success
The MSc Finance program is a full-time, 16-month program delivered in four semesters. You’ll begin with three courses held online in mid-July. This equips you with foundational skills that enable you allow to dive into your studies and the program content immediately.
- 16 months, full-time
- Online delivery for introductory courses and in-class delivery for four semesters
- Choose to focus on financial risk management, investment management, or research stream
- Official start term: September
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Domestic students (Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada): $37,731 CAD*
International students: $52,190 CAD*
*Subject to Board of Governors approval
Fees and other costs
Student fees: $2,550 - $2,831 CAD
Course materials: $1,500-$1,850 CAD
For information on funding opportunities, visit Fund Your Degree.
Career and program support
As an MSc Finance student, you’ll enjoy access to the SFU Beedie Career Management Centre (CMC) team. Our dedicated advisor can provide you with invaluable networking opportunities, a vast depth of online resources, personalized career advice, and mentorship. For the rest of your career, you’ll have access to the CMC's key tools.
With a dedicated career advisor, countless networking opportunities and invaluable resources, you’ll get all the support you need to level up
Workshops and career coaching
Through our Career Management Centre you’ll receive one-on-one career coaching and gain access to exclusive workshops run by our in-house experts and industry guests
Mentorship and networking
Here you’ll have the opportunity to expand your network 360 degrees. SFU Beedie is home to the largest business mentorship program in Western Canada, with more than 300 mentor/mentee pairs each year. Tap into their network and expand your own.
Opportunities after graduating from MSc Finance
Career paths
Career positions for students in the investment management include:
- Capital Markets Analyst
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Sales & Trading Analyst
- Corporate Banking Analyst
Career positions for students in the risk management stream include:
- Financial Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk management Analyst
- Technology Risk Consultant
- Commercial Banking
Career positions for students in the research stream include:
- Financial Engineering
- Quantitative Funds
- PhD and Academia
As an MSc Finance student, you’ll enjoy access to the SFU Beedie Career Management Centre (CMC) team. Our dedicated advisor can provide you with invaluable networking opportunities, a vast depth of online resources, personalized career advice, and mentorship. For the rest of your career, you’ll have access to the CMC's key tools.
With a dedicated career advisor, countless networking opportunities and invaluable resources, you’ll get all the support you need to level up.
Residence
The Charles Chang Innovation Centre (CCIC) and Graduate Residence is fully furnished and conveniently located steps away from the Segal Graduate School and accessible transit.
SFU residents living at the Charles Chang Innovation Centre (CCIC) live right in the heart of downtown Vancouver and the SFU Vancouver campus community. CCIC offers both single studio style and 2-bedroom apartments. Each room is single-occupancy only which means that you won't have to share your room with anybody. All CCIC residents share common spaces such as lounges.
The building is named after SFU Beedie School of Business alumnus Charles Chang, who in 2016 donated $10 million to SFU to establish the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, which supports innovation and accelerate entrepreneurship throughout the university.
Find out more about the CCIC and graduate residence and compare your housing options.
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