Overview

At HEC Montréal University we offer a master degree in Applied Financial Economics. The NBI Fund – HEC Montréal provides a group of students with the opportunity to invest 5 million dollars in a multi-asset portfolio (equities, bonds, alternative investments).

This fund is one of the largest investment funds managed by students in Canada. It’s a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience on top of academic training.

Your Training

Theory and empirical models used in finance, which often take root in economics.

Acquisition of skills to facilitate decision-making in different types of organizations: analysis and micro and macroeconomic modeling; portfolio analysis and asset valuation.

Advanced knowledge in the use of statistical, econometric and machine learning methods for carrying out business analyses and forecasting.

Personalized mentoring from professors renowned in Canada and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Time Series Econometrics

Applied Econometrics

International macroeconomics seminar

Economic behavior and project evaluation

Strategic behaviors in economics

Development and economic institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 58 other Masters in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

630

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a university degree recognized by the State giving access to a master’s program at your original university.

You have obtained, for all years of university, an average of at least 12 out of 20 or the equivalent, depending on the grading system.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23800 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23800 CAD per year during 16 months.
National

11700 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11700 CAD per year during 16 months.

Canadian students (residents of Québec), French and French Belgian students: 4800 CAD per year

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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