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More than a degree

Master of Science in Finance

Based at our downtown Vancouver campus, students in the Master of Science in Finance program gain practical experience through case competitions and a student-managed investment fund, equipping them with the skills necessary to launch successful careers in finance.

Program highlights

  • Gain analytical skills through our courses in computational finance, financial modelling, machine learning, fintech and Python.
  • Choose between the investment management stream or the accelerated PhD pathway through the research stream.
  • Manage an investment portfolio with a market value in excess of $20+ million CAD.

GMAT waivers are available.

Download the brochure to learn more about the curriculum, student engagement opportunities and career outcomes.

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#1

Comprehensive university in Canada

78%

of the cohort accepted a role in finance/accounting

$30M+

    Value in SIAS Endowment portfolio 

More than a degree

  • Student Investment Advisory Service (SIAS) Fund: Gain hands-on experience managing a real investment portfolio through a student-led investment fund, allowing you to apply financial theories in a real-world setting.
  • Study in Downtown Vancouver: Earn your MSc Finance in downtown Vancouver, a global business hub for finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. Gain skills, connections, and hands-on experience to accelerate your career in North America’s most livable city.
  • Choose your academic stream: Choose the investment management stream or the research stream with an accelerated PhD pathway. We offer flexibility so you can align your education with career goals in industry or academia.

Hear what our alumni have to say

“The MSc Finance program has nurtured my inter-personal skills, which is very important when you are living in a country where people have diverse backgrounds from around the world.”

Aarushi Goyal, Master of Science in Finance alumni
Turner & Townsend, Assistant Cost Consultant

“Our cohort was a collection of people with diverse scientific backgrounds. It was a unique experience to study finance with people that came from different backgrounds in science and learn from them.”

Sina Mohammadzadeh Tutunchi, Master of Science in Finance alumni
TD, Rotational Quantitative Associate