Overview

Students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. Courses place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context. Critical topics in governance, ethics and the legal aspects of finance are embedded in the MF curriculum.

Students also participate in Finance Research Seminars and the Professional Seminar Series, with courses in Ethics and Governance and options to specialize in Capital Markets or Financial Risk Management.

The Schulich MF is a program partner of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute, the global industry standard for finance professionals. The MF curriculum covers a significant portion of the CFA’s body of knowledge, enabling students to prepare for all three levels of the CFA as they pursue their MF. Students also benefit from CFA online resources, scholarships and industry networking events.

The Schulich MF is a program partner of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The MF curriculum covers at least 70% of the FRM’s level one exam, preparing students for the two levels of the FRM exams after completing the MF degree. Students are entitled to use GARP online resources free of charge. They are also eligible to apply for GARP’s scholarships and fellowship. In addition, they can join GARP’s networking events.

Career Opportunities

The Finance program from York University will equip you with the specialized finance knowledge to be a leader in today’s complex business environment. Recruiters value the technical expertise, financial decision-making and communication skills of Schulich MF graduates.

Throughout the MF program, you will also have access to the Centre for Career Design (CCD). As Schulich’s in-house team of certified Career Coaches and Industry Advisors, the CCD offers a wealth of innovative programs, resources and individualized coaching to help you launch your career. Meet alumni, recruiters and industry leaders at corporate information sessions and other CCD events and enjoy online access to the very best career tools available.

Your Schulich MF program will open up opportunities for you in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, Risk Management, Market Risk, Fixed Income and Asset Management among others. Coupled with your financial modeling training and Bloomberg learning, you will bring a heightened level of financial expertise to your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Financial Accounting for Finance Majors

Applications of Data Science in Finance

Research Seminar Series

Capital Markets

Professional Seminar Series

Financial Management and Valuation

Institutional Wealth Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-11 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work. Applicants with 3-year degrees may be considered for admission with one year of work experience
Applicants may demonstrate the required level of quantitative skills via the completion of at least two 3-credit courses at recognized institutions from these fields: calculus, statistics, economics, linear algebra, probability theory, or other quantitative courses.
A 3-credit course consists of at least 36 hours of instruction. Both courses must be 2000-level courses (i.e. second year courses) or higher.
Acceptable scores on all measures of the GMAT or GRE

Work experience

Post degree work experience is recommended but not required
One year of full-time, post-graduate work experience required for applicants holding 3-year degrees

Student insurance

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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

58892 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29446 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

36046 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18023 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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