Program Overview
The Finance at York 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 7
- Tuition: CAD 22,501 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 17,655 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Capital markets
- Intermediate financial accounting for finance majors
- Econometrics of financial markets
- Research seminar series
- Professional seminar series
- Financial management and valuation
- Institutional wealth management
- Research seminar series
- Professional seminar series
- Options futures & other derivative securities
- Analysis structured products using excel
- Corporate governance and securities law
- Financial risk management
- Ethical decision-making for finance professionals
- Investment banking
- Fixed income securities
- Venture capital and private equity
- Corporate financial analysis
- Fixed income securities
- Stochastic calculus in finance
- Corporate financial analysis
- Advanced derivative securities
- Kee-Hong Bae
- Douglas Cumming
- Melanie Cao
- Yisong S. Tian
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
- Completion of courses in Calculus (equivalent to a full year), Economics (Micro and Macro) and Statistics during undergraduate studies. Course work in Finance is also helpful.
- Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English. Applicants with English as a second language have the opportunity to enroll in the MBA/Specialized Master\xc2\x92s Preparation Program prior to beginning their studies.
- GMAT or GRE
- An acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination.
- Work Experience
- Post degree work experience is not required however it is strongly recommended.
- Completion of the online application
- The online application requires: essays (video and written), an updated resume and 3 recommendations. Copies of transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores may be uploaded to facilitate the initial review process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 22,501 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 17,655 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 22,501 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 17,655 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months