Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Finance (MF)Toronto, Canada
DURATION
1 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Master of Finance (MF)
The Schulich Master of Finance (MF) provides students with the robust real-world training and analytical foundation needed for a rewarding career in modern finance.
Students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. Courses place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context. Critical topics in governance, ethics and the legal aspects of finance are embedded in the MF curriculum.
Students also participate in Finance Research Seminars and the Professional Seminar Series, with courses in Ethics and Governance and options to specialize in Capital Markets or Financial Risk Management.
The Schulich MF is a program partner of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute, the global industry standard for finance professionals. The MF curriculum covers a significant portion of the CFA’s body of knowledge, enabling students to prepare for all three levels of the CFA as they pursue their MF. Students also benefit from CFA online resources, scholarships and industry networking events.
The Schulich MF is a program partner of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The MF curriculum covers at least 70% of the FRM’s level one exam, preparing students for the two levels of the FRM exams after completing the MF degree. Students are entitled to use GARP online resources free of charge. They are also eligible to apply for GARP’s scholarships and fellowship. In addition, they can join GARP’s networking events.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Term 1 (Fall)
- Intermediate Financial Accounting For Finance Majors
- Econometrics Of Financial Markets
- Research Seminar Series
- Capital Markets
- Professional Seminar Series
- Financial Management And Valuation
- Institutional Wealth Management
Term 2 (Winter)
- Research Seminar Series
- Professional Seminar Series
- Options, Futures & Other Derivative Securities
Term 3 (Summer)
- Analysis Structured Products Using Excel
- Corporate Governance And Securities Law
- Financial Risk Management
- Ethical Decision-making For Finance Professionals
Program Outcome
MF students will cover a significant percentage of the curriculum requirements for all three levels of the CFA exam throughout their program.
Schulich's CFA partnership also provides students with access to specialized online Level I sample exams, scholarships, the Financial Newsbrief and other CFA publications. All graduates will be well equipped to successfully challenge all three levels upon completion of their degree program.
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Career Opportunities
The Schulich MF program will equip you with the specialized finance knowledge to be a leader in today’s complex business environment. Recruiters value the technical expertise, financial decision-making and communication skills of Schulich MF graduates.
Throughout the MF program, you will also have access to the Centre for Career Design (CCD). As Schulich’s in-house team of certified Career Coaches and Industry Advisors, the CCD offers a wealth of innovative programs, resources and individualized coaching to help you launch your career. Meet alumni, recruiters and industry leaders at corporate information sessions and other CCD events and enjoy online access to the very best career tools available.
Your Schulich MF program will open up opportunities for you in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, Risk Management, Market Risk, Fixed Income and Asset Management among others. Coupled with your financial modeling training and Bloomberg learning, you will bring a heightened level of financial expertise to your career.
Our MF could lead you to an exciting career in an organization such as
- Scotiabank
- Manulife
- National Bank
- BURGUNDY