Master of Finance

Risk. Reward. Determination. 

DeGroote’s Master of Finance prepares you to navigate financial risk and maximize opportunities in the high-stakes field of finance.

Using Financial Tools

VBA. MegaStat. R. Matlab. Python. EViews. If you are not comfortable with those terms today, over 16 months you will gain the practical skills required; learn how to use these tools; and become competitive in the job market.

Who You Are

Analytically gifted. A problem-solver. A multitasker who thrives under pressure. A communicator. A leader.

Becoming Career Ready

You are not limited to the classroom. Working with a dedicated Career Relationship Manager, along with providing career support, we learn who you are, and how we can maximize your potential to become an in demand hire for our employer partners.

Building Your Financial Toolkit

We build your finance toolkit with the theory and practical knowledge we know our employers are looking for in their new hires.

Theory, foundations and knowledge in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, and Statistics, Financial Markets and Products

Practical and in-depth understanding of Quantitative Analysis; Advanced Valuation Methodologies and Risk Models
  • Capital structure and cost of capital
  • Capital asset pricing models
  • Regression analysis
  • GARCH and stochastic volatility models
  • Fixed-income securities and their markets
  • Stock price discovery process and return anomalies
  • Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model
  • Stochastic calculus and Ito’s lemma
  • Monte Carlo simulation
  • Finite difference methods
  • Forecasting and optimization in finance
  • Derivatives pricing and hedging strategies
  • Arbitrage pricing, Fama-French models, APT
  • Hull-White model, HJM forward rate model, LIBOR market models
  • Credit risk modeling
  • Risk budgeting and optimization
  • Value-at-risk and expected shortfall

Additional Tools

Valuation for Finance Professionals, Financial Institutions, Applied Corporate Finance, Portfolio Theory and Management, International Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Control, Market Trading and Risk Management, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Personal Financial Management, Behavioural Finance, Financial Risk Management, Ethics and Professional Practice in Finance, FinTech, Big Data in Finance.

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Your Education

Graduates of Business, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, and Actuarial Science are encouraged to apply.

Work Experience

You do not need work experience to apply to the Master of Finance program.

Tuition

$50,655 if you are an international student and $37,500 if you are a Canadian student (or permanent resident).

Contact Us

Connect with the Master of Finance program today to learn more about how the Master of Finance program meets your career goals.

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  • Global Association of Risk Professionals

    The DeGroote MFin Program is currently the only Canadian Academic Partner of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Learn more about this partnership today.

    • Apply Today

    Learn more about the requirements and start an application today.

    Deadlines

    Applications for Fall 2020 are now open.

    International applicant deadline: February 14, 2020.

    Domestic applicant deadline: March 25, 2020.

    The earlier you apply, the earlier you will receive a response.

    Coronavirus Update

    McMaster University has been notified that testing centres that administer the GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL tests in mainland China have been suspended over health and safety concerns relating to the coronavirus.  We understand that the closure of the testing centres is not the fault of the test taker and as such, we will grant you an extension to submit any outstanding GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL scores.

    Please note that this extension only applies to your GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL scores.  International students still need to formally apply in Mosaic by February 14th and the rest of the components of your application must be submitted by our deadline of February 21st – this includes copies of all unofficial transcripts (please also ensure that you include your transfer, AP and exchange transcripts), your references and your resume.

    The deadline for receiving any outstanding GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL scores will be March 31.  You will need to scan and email us a copy of your official test taker copy as soon as you receive it, as well, you will need to release your scores to McMaster University, institution 0936 directly from the testing centre.

    Should you be accepted into our program, you need to be aware that study permit processing time could take upwards of 4 months and that it is your responsibility to initiate this process as soon as possible.

    McMaster University will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation over the coming weeks and will keep applicants updated of any changes to our application process.

    Help

    Need assistance? Email mfin@mcmaster.ca.

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    Finance at DeGroote

    For more information about the Finance and Business Economics Area at DeGroote, visit the faculty area page.

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