Overview

The Financial Accountability MFAc program at York University is the only program in Canada to offer a specialized focus in financial accountability and consists of four dynamic and interrelated conceptual cornerstones: Corporate Ethics; Regulative Standards and Legislative Requirements; Effective Information Systems; and Transparency in Reporting (the program’s ultimate goal).

Learning outcomes

The cornerstones are well reflected in core courses and optional courses to be taught by nationally and/or internationally recognized faculty members and industry experts.

The program is also distinguished by its orientation towards accredited and experienced practicing professionals who are encountering an increased demand for specialized skills and knowledge unique to the area of governance and accountability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accountability & Governance

Corporate Responsibility & Ethics

Performance Measurement Systems

Enterprise Risk Management

Research Methods & Statistical Inference

Corporate Governance

Accountability Issues in the Public Sector

Synthesis of Theory and Practice in Accountability and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 53 other Masters in Finance in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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130

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90

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67

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions*
Resumé or CV
Statement of interest
3 letters of reference
Supplementary application form
Students interested in MRP option must provide a statement of research
A Skype interview will be a requirement as part of the application process unless waived by the school

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Tuition Fees

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12550 CAD / year

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17096 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Ontario students: $8,141.36

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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