Master of Finance 16 months Postgraduate Programme By Carleton University |TopMBA
Programme Duration

16 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

55,000 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 May, 2024Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for global financial careers with the Sprott Master of Finance (MFin) degree. Complete your MFin degree in 12-16 months!

The MFin professional program places significant emphasis on data analysis skills, which are increasingly crucial in the finance industry. Students will learn to analyze financial data, identify trends, and patterns, and make informed investment decisions using data-driven approaches.  

CFA® Program Focus

Course content covers in depth the CFA® Institute Chartered Financial Analyst Candidate Body of Knowledge, MFin graduates will be prepared to pursue a CFA® designation upon completion of their coursework. The CFA® designation is a global credential that gives you the flexibility to work anywhere in the world in a broad range of careers.

Internship & Professional Development

During the final term of the program, MFin students will complete a 16-week internship to build professional experience

*Candidates who possess two or more years of relevant financial industry experience may satisfy the MFin internship requirement once admitted to the program.

MFin students will have access to career services for career advising and support with job search, resume and cover letter writing, networking, and more. As a Sprott student, you will also have access to on- and off-campus networking events, and employer information sessions, as well as exclusive job and internship opportunities through Sprott’s career portal.

Career Opportunities

There is a shortage of highly skilled professionals who possess both a deep knowledge of advanced financial concepts and the ability to perform applied analysis of complex financial data.

The MFin allows for many potential pathways for graduates, including careers in:

Corporate Finance
Financial Consulting
Financial Planning & Wealth Management
Financial Risk Management
Fintech & Digital Finance
Investment & Commercial Banking
Investment Analysis & Management
Sustainable Finance

Interested in FinTech?

As a founding academic partner of Canada's largest tech park, Carleton University’s CU@Kanata innovation space allows students to engage with hundreds of companies in the tech park located in Kanata North. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Prepare for global financial careers with the Sprott Master of Finance (MFin) degree. Complete your MFin degree in 12-16 months!

The MFin professional program places significant emphasis on data analysis skills, which are increasingly crucial in the finance industry. Students will learn to analyze financial data, identify trends, and patterns, and make informed investment decisions using data-driven approaches.  

CFA® Program Focus

Course content covers in depth the CFA® Institute Chartered Financial Analyst Candidate Body of Knowledge, MFin graduates will be prepared to pursue a CFA® designation upon completion of their coursework. The CFA® designation is a global credential that gives you the flexibility to work anywhere in the world in a broad range of careers.

Internship & Professional Development

During the final term of the program, MFin students will complete a 16-week internship to build professional experience

*Candidates who possess two or more years of relevant financial industry experience may satisfy the MFin internship requirement once admitted to the program.

MFin students will have access to career services for career advising and support with job search, resume and cover letter writing, networking, and more. As a Sprott student, you will also have access to on- and off-campus networking events, and employer information sessions, as well as exclusive job and internship opportunities through Sprott’s career portal.

Career Opportunities

There is a shortage of highly skilled professionals who possess both a deep knowledge of advanced financial concepts and the ability to perform applied analysis of complex financial data.

The MFin allows for many potential pathways for graduates, including careers in:

Corporate Finance
Financial Consulting
Financial Planning & Wealth Management
Financial Risk Management
Fintech & Digital Finance
Investment & Commercial Banking
Investment Analysis & Management
Sustainable Finance

Interested in FinTech?

As a founding academic partner of Canada's largest tech park, Carleton University’s CU@Kanata innovation space allows students to engage with hundreds of companies in the tech park located in Kanata North. 

Admission Requirements

  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, computer science, engineering, or other quantitatively oriented programs with a cumulative grade point average of “B” based on all four years of study.
  • Proficiency in English
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have:
    • Passed CFA Level 1 exam;
    • Passed CPA Common Final Examination;
    • Obtained designations in risk management (FRM, PRM, etc); or
    • Obtained actuarial designation (ACIA, FCIA, etc)

01 May 2024
16 Months
Sep-2024

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
35,000 CAD
International
55,000 CAD

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