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Masters in Finance · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$48,826
Program Info
duration16 months
tuition$45,555
formatFull-time
teachingMix of theory, case studies, and experiential learning through the Student Investment Advisory Service (SIAS)
Class Profile
class size45
avg age25
avg work experience1.5 years
women %42%
international %91%
Rankings
QS rank#189
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
654 average
TOEFL Min
93+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3April 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial EconometricsDerivative SecuritiesFixed Income SecuritiesEquity AnalysisFinancial ModelingMathematics for FinanceFinancial TheoryLaw and Regulation
Elective Areas
Investment ManagementRisk Management
Concentrations
Investment ManagementRisk Management
Top Recruiters
RBCTDHSBCScotiabankBCI (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation)DeloitteKPMGCPPIB
Top Industries
Investment Banking / Asset Management (38%)Risk Management (24%)Corporate Finance (14%)Fintech / Other (24%)
Program Highlights
  • -Customized curriculum
  • -Experiential learning
  • -Career support
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 15, 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, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 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
vlocal(2026-09-02)