Name: Master's
Price: 56916 USD

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McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario

Canada

Overview

Finance is all around us. It is at the core of every successful business. We need finance to manage and grow assets, generate funds, and provide strategic direction for how companies will exceed their goals. In the increasingly competitive and technical world of business, companies are actively seeking leaders who demonstrate a passion and affinity for finance to keep their companies accelerating forward.

The Master of Finance program at DeGroote will not only challenge how you think about finance but will also help you launch your career in this fast-paced, competitive sector. A career in finance means something different to each of us – let us help you discover what it means to you.

Total Tuition Fees

$56,916

Duration

16 Months

Ranking

#133

US World and News Report

#80

The World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Aptitude Test Scores

Minimum Score

600 / 800

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

6.5 / 9

Minimum Score

92 / 120

Diversity

Others:

10%

Quebec:

15%

Ontario:

45%

British Columbia:

10%

Alberta:

Manitoba:

Saskatchewan:

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Fall

Round	Deadline	Decision
Standard Deadline	Mar 14	NA

Eligibility Criteria

Honours (4-year) bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster GPA of 8.5) from an accredited university.
Preference of a minimum of one university-level course in each of 1) Finance or Economics, 2) Mathematics and 3) Statistics. The normal expectation is that these courses have been completed within the last five years.

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Transcript
Required
GRE
Required
GMAT
Required
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
Curriculum Vitae
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Interview
Required

Career Outcomes

At DeGroote, we are committed to the career success of our Master of Finance students. Our Career Development and Relationship Manager will work with you to understand your strengths and how we can maximize your potential to become an in-demand hire for our employer partners.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedicated Career Development and Relationship Manager is here to help you with several services:

Resume and cover letter reviews
One-on-one interview preparation
Career and company information sessions
Access to online career resources and career portal
Personalized career coaching
Connections with alumni and corporate partners through activities and events

All students have access to a professional development career course.

This career development course is designed to equip students with the tools necessary to successfully participate in internship and full-time job searches.

Delivered by the Career and Professional Development team, this workshop-based course covers a variety of topics, including:

Self-assessment and skill identification
Cover letter and resume preparation
Interview skills
Technical interviewing
Job search strategies and networking
Professionalism and etiquette
Industry expert guest speakers
Alumni panels

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Job Placement

90%

Prospective Job Roles

IT Risk Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Auditor

Real Estate Financial Analyst

Risk Analyst

Financial Risk Analyst

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Top recruiters

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$56,916 / year

Overall Cost

$86,916 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships will be awarded at the Admission Committee’s discretion. Entrance scholarships range from $1,000 to $20,000 and are awarded on a competitive basis based on the student’s academic performance, extracurricular activities/experiences, and other criteria the MFin Admission Committee considers to be essential for the program.

Over $150,000 in entrance scholarships were awarded to students entering our program in 2020. No application is required for the scholarships, and the amounts awarded may change each year.

FAQs

We understand that the education system is structured differently in some countries. Since our Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach when reviewing applications, we encourage you to submit your application for review if you feel that it is competitive. If not, then you should consider taking supplemental degrees through accredited universities to strengthen your application.
You are welcome to wait to release the scores until you receive an update from us about your application status, but it’s highly recommended that you release them ASAP. The results can be released as follows: GMAT Scores: Release to McMaster University – Institution # 0936 and the DeGroote School of Business Master of Finance Program – Program Code #0D1-LC-57. GRE Scores: Release to McMaster University – Institution # 0936 and the DeGroote School of Business Master of Finance Program TOEFL scores: Release to McMaster University – Institution # 0936. IELTS scores: No need to release the scores. Just make sure that your TRF (Test Report Form) number is legible in your uploaded document.
Along with entering your test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT), please include a copy of your test report with your application.