Overview

The Financial Economics programme at Western University - Canada provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary foundation for students aiming to excel in the modern financial industry. This 16-month professional course combines rigorous academic training with practical experience to ensure graduates are ready for the complexities of global markets.

Why Financial Economics at Western University - Canada?

This programme is uniquely delivered through a collaboration between the Department of Economics, the Ivey Business School, the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. This partnership ensures students gain a multifaceted perspective on financial theory, securities law, and quantitative finance.

Students benefit from dedicated facilities, including a specialised study room and collaborative work spaces equipped with whiteboards and screens for group projects. The curriculum is designed to be highly practical, featuring a co-op term that allows students to apply their analytical skills to real-world financial market scenarios while building professional networks.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 22255 per semester
National fee: CAD 10183 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum draws from multiple faculties to provide a broad understanding of the economic framework and quantitative tools. Modules may include:

Financial Theory
Quantitative Finance
Securities Law
Economics
Statistics
Financial Modelling

Careers with Financial Economics

Graduates of the programme are well-equipped for diverse roles within the financial services industry. The combination of theoretical knowledge and the summer internship experience provides a competitive edge in the job market. Common career paths for alumni include positions in risk management, portfolio management, and financial modelling. Additionally, graduates often find success in treasury services and investor relations, working for major financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Securities Regulation

Empirical Asset Pricing

Economics of Derivatives

Applied Financial Econometrics

Cash Flow Analysis & Investments

Financial Innovation and Crises in Historical Perspective

Financial Risk Management

Financial Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 52 other Masters in Finance in Canada

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four year Honours degree from an accredited university preferably in Economics, Business (Finance), Math, Science or Engineering.

Achieved a minimum 78% average overall in the last two full-time years of the undergraduate degree.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Biographical information

Contact information

Statement of academic intent

Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

Application fee

A sample of written work

List of publications

References

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44510 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

20366 CAD / year

≈ 20366 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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Funding

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