Master of Finance (MFIN)
Intense learning to accelerate your finance career
The Sobey School of Business Master of Finance (MFin) program is a challenging, demanding and rigorous program in which you will gain the strategic financial skills that global employers demand. The Sobey MFin effectively prepares graduates for professional careers in:
- Financial analysis and advising
- Portfolio and risk management
- Corporate finance
The program will thoroughly prepare you for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)® exams. In just one year, you will have the tools and confidence to achieve career success in a highly competitive field. The Sobey MFin program is a formal CFA® Affiliate.
The Benefits
- Complete your degree in just 12 months and get a head start on your career.
- Prepare for the CFA® exams.
- Launch or advance your career in the corporate world, public sector or industry.
- Study in the leading Canadian business school in Atlantic Canada.
- Faculty include world-renowned scholars including the university's past president, Dr. J. Colin Dodds and Canada Research Chair in Finance, Dr. Mohammad Rahaman.
- Live and study in historic Halifax, the commercial and cultural center of Atlantic Canada.
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- Sobey School of Business MFIN Brochure 2024
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Admission Requirements
- A four-year university degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, economics or other mathematical discipline with an overall minimum average of B;
- An average score across all quantitative courses of:
- 75% for applicants with engineering, physics, computer science and mathematics degrees
- 80% for applicants with business degrees
- 85% for applicants with economics and international trade degrees
- For applicants whose first language is not English or who did not graduate from an English medium university, a minimum English proficiency score of:
- IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score below 6.0 or equivalent
- Conditional may be granted for applicants with a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
Entrance Scholarships
- Domestic Scholarship: up to $4000 automatically awarded to all domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents)
- CFA scholarship: up to $4000 automatically awarded to all students who pass the CFA level 1 exam prior to the program start date
- Other entrance scholarships may be available for students with outstanding academic backgrounds. Apply early for consideration!
Application deadlines and key dates
- International applicants
- Canadian and Permanent Resident Applicants