MA/MS in Finance (MFin) is a master's degree in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme taught at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 16 months
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Finance (MFin) at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business prepares students to work with complex concepts in the evolving and competitive field of modern finance, covering areas such as securities valuation, trading strategy, risk assessment, and investment management. The course-based professional program is completed full-time over sixteen months, with admission offered for a September start. The program suits graduates and early-career professionals seeking specialized, industry-relevant training in finance for roles in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, and risk management. It builds technical and analytical finance skills on top of an existing undergraduate background, positioning graduates for finance-focused careers or further professional certification. It is delivered at McMaster University's Hamilton campus.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an honours (4-year) bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster GPA of 8.5 out of 12). At least one university-level course is required in each of finance or economics, mathematics, and statistics. Quantitative proficiency must also be demonstrated, through a GMAT score of at least 600 with a quantitative percentile of 60% or higher (10th edition) or 555 with the same percentile (11th edition/Focus), a GRE Quantitative Reasoning score at the 60th percentile or higher, or equivalent completed coursework; prior work experience is not required. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 92 or an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5, valid within two years, unless they completed their undergraduate studies in English at a North American university.
