Master of Finance

Canada

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What will I learn?

Prepare for global financial careers with the Sprott Master of Finance (MFin) degree. Complete your MFin degree in 12-16 months!

The MFin program combines the latest theoretical and practical financial knowledge, data analysis skills, and develops proficiency in at least one programming language popular in the financial industry, making Sprott MFin graduates highly competitive and agile in the job market.

Career Opportunities

There is a shortage of highly skilled professionals who possess both a deep knowledge of advanced financial concepts and the ability to perform applied analysis of complex financial data.

The MFin allows for many potential pathways for graduates, including careers in:

Investment analysis

Financial advisory

Wealth management

Investment management

Fintech

MFin Courses

MFin courses equip students with a deep knowledge of investment analysis, investment management, risk management, sustainable finance, ESG, and applied data analysis.

Which department am I in?

Sprott School of Business

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$38,585.06 (23,40,049) per year
Books and Supplies - 1400 (Per Academic Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K1S 5B6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Four-year Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, computer science, engineering, or other quantitatively oriented program with a cumulative grade point average of “B” which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale. The CGPA calculation will be based on all four years of study.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL, CAEL-CE): 70 (minimum 60 in each band)

TOEFL iBT (including iBT Home Edition): 86 (20 in reading and listening; 22 in speaking and writing)

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 IELTS (minimum 6.0 in each band)

Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): 60 overall (minimum 60 in each Communicative Skill)

Apply no later than March 31 for September entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Carleton University

Ranked top 10 in Canada for student employability, Carleton University offers immersive learning through degree-related work experience and research.

  • Top five comprehensive (non-medical) universities in Canada
  • Top ten for student employability in Canada
  • Unlimited merit-based entrance scholarships
  • Beautiful riverside campus close to downtown Ottawa