Intense learning to accelerate your finance career
The Sobey School of Business Master of Finance (MFin) program is a challenging, demanding and rigorous program in which you will gain the strategic financial skills that global employers demand. The Sobey MFin effectively prepares graduates for professional careers in:
Financial analysis and advising
Portfolio and risk management
Corporate finance
The program will thoroughly prepare you for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)® exams. In just one year, you will have the tools and confidence to achieve career success in a highly competitive field. The Sobey MFin program is a formal CFA® Affiliate.
The Benefits
Complete your degree in just 12 months and get a head start on your career.
Faculty include world-renowned scholars including the university's past president, Dr. J. Colin Dodds and Canada Research Chair in Finance, Dr. Mohammad Rahaman.
Live and study in historic Halifax, the commercial and cultural centre of Atlantic Canada.
A four 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:
IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score below 6.0
or equivalent
Conditional Acceptance may be granted if language requirements are not met at time of application.
Pre-MFin program is also available for meeting language proficiency requirements.
Entrance Scholarships
Entrance scholarships are available. Apply early for consideration!