Program Overview
The Finance at Saint Mary's University is a Master 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 41,844 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,071 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, 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
- Microeconomics and Business Strategy
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
- Macroeconomics and Public Policy
- Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Econometrics and Business Forecasting
- Corporate Finance
- Investments
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Futures and Options
- Fixed Income Securities Analysis
- Applied Portfolio Management (non-MRP option only)
- International Business Financing and Banking CFA Workshop & CFA Exam
- Risk Management
- Special Topics in Finance and Research Methodology
- Investment Banking (non-MRP option only)
- Masters Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum admission requirements
4-year university degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, economics or other mathematical discipline with an overall minimum average of B
An average score across all quantitative courses of:
- 75% for applicants with engineering, physics, computer science and mathematics degrees
- 80% for applicants with business degrees
- 85% for applicants with economics and international trade degrees
For applicants whose first language is not English or who did not graduate from an English medium university, a minimum English proficiency score of:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum 550 on paper-based, minimum iBT 80, with no band below 20
- CanTEST minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum 60 with no individual band below 50
- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with grade of A, B or C
- Pearson PTE score of 58
- English for Academic Purposes Level 6 administered by the TESL Centre at Saint Marys University
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 41,844 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,071 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 41,844 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 36,071 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's 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 Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
