programs/mif/mcgill-desautels-qs-masters-in-finance

McGill (Desautels)

Masters in Finance · Montreal, Montreal, Canada · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$83,758

employed at 3mo95%

Program Info

duration12 months

tuition$48,150

formatFull-time

teachingMix of theoretical lecture-based learning and experiential learning through Desautels Capital Management (DCM)

Class Profile

class size40

avg age25

avg work experience1.5 years

women %43%

international %73%

Rankings

QS rank#25

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-740

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1November 1, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3March 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

FINE 678: Financial EconomicsFINE 680: InvestmentsFINE 681: International Capital MarketsFINE 679: Corporate Finance TheoryFINE 682: DerivativesFINE 620: Professional Development

Elective Areas

Alternative InvestmentsSustainable FinanceFintechVenture CapitalMergers and Acquisitions

Top Recruiters

RBCBMONational Bank FinancialPSP InvestmentsCPP Investments

Top Industries

Investment BankingAsset ManagementCorporate FinanceConsulting

Program Highlights

-Applied curriculum with industry-led simulations
-Personalized career development
-Global network with strong alumni connections
-Located in Montreal, a vibrant financial hub

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

Nov 1, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 1, 2025 (-305 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Finance

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025