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Tuition USD 38,009 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,847 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 20 months
Deadline 2018-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Waterloo, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Finance at Wilfrid Laurier University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 20 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 20 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 38,009 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,847 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Waterloo, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Equity research associate
  2. Data and analytic associate
  3. Analyst, capital market risk management
  4. Trade and market research analyst
  5. Investment banking analyst
  6. Investment Management
  7. Fixed Income Analysis
  8. Econometrics for Finance
  9. Advanced Corporate Finance

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

After you have submitted your online application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you\'ll receive an email advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.

An application for admission to our Master of Finance program must include:

  • The application summary available from the online application.
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
  • A completed statement of intent.
  • An official GMAT result (minimum score of 650 for the co-op option and 620 for the non co-op option).
  • A r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
  • A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
  • Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.

Program Requirements

  • A 4-year (honours) undergraduate degree in economics, business or related field with a concentration in finance.
  • Minimum B+ average in your last 2 years of full-time study.
  • GMAT score of at least 650.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English. The standard for English-language proficiency is very high for the co-op stream of our MFin program. Applicants are selected on the basis of an interview into this stream.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 38,009 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,847 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 38,009 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,847 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wilfrid Laurier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Wilfrid Laurier University

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Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2018-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 20 months