Finance

Admissions | Program Plan | Finance Seminars | Recent Thesis Topics

The MSc in Finance equips students with a solid understanding of financial theory and research methodology. Graduates are prepared to build successful careers in research or analysis in the financial sector or in government. The program also serves as excellent preparation for those wishing to pursue their studies at the doctoral level.

Successful applicants to the MSc Finance program have strong quantitative and analytical abilities and a solid understanding of economic theory and research methodology. Ultimately, they apply these skills and knowledge while conducting original research in the form of a master’s thesis, working under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Admissions

Candidates interested in the MSc Finance program must have completed an undergraduate degree with excellent grades and a focus on finance and economics. In a small number of cases, applicants with a limited background in finance and economics, but who have a specialization in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering, or a comparable research concentration in one of the social sciences, may be considered.

Recommended MSc Program Plan for Management Students

Year 1

Fall	Winter	Summer
2 core courses (MSCA 601 & MSCA 602)	1 core course (MSCA 611)	Preliminary thesis work
2 specialized seminars (electives)	3 specialized seminars (electives)	Thesis proposal and data collection

MSc Program Structure (Year 2)

Fall	Winter	Summer
Thesis work-	Thesis defence	-
Thesis work-	Graduation	-

Specialized Finance Seminars

MSCA 621 - Investment Theory
MSCA 622 - Investment Management
MSCA 623 - Financial Theory and Corporate Policy
MSCA 624 - Mergers, Restructuring and Corporate Control
MSCA 625 - Options and Futures
MSCA 629 - International Financial Management
MSCA 632J - Financial Engineering
MSCA 632K - Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation