Program Overview
The Finance at McMaster University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hamilton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Finance
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Financial Theory
- Derivatives
- Numerical Methods
- One elective
- Financial Econometrics
- Computational Finance
- Three electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours Bachelor\'s (4 year) degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
- Minimum B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster GPA of 8.5) from an accredited university
- Minimum of one term each of university level calculus, algebra and statistics. The normal expectation is that these courses have been completed within the last five years.
- Minimum GMAT score of 600 or the GRE equivalent.
- Two letters of reference, preferably from former university professors.
- No prior work experience is required for this program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: CAD 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster 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 McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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