Master of Financial Innovation & Technology at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada is a master's degree in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 12 months.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 12 months
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Financial Innovation & Technology at Queen's University's Smith School of Business is a professional graduate program addressing the growing need in financial services for leaders who combine finance expertise with data science and machine learning. The 12-month curriculum is designed to move students from financial theory to real-world application, building an understanding of current financial-technology trends and equipping students to communicate financial and technical ideas clearly. The program also includes training in building and leading high-performing teams, personal development workshops, career advancement days, and access to job opportunities through Smith's Career Advancement Centre. Faculty combine academic researchers with industry practitioners, and a dedicated industry advisory board helps align program content with employer needs; coursework draws on real corporate data sets for case-based learning. As of this listing, Smith School of Business has temporarily suspended admissions to the program while it completes a regular academic planning and program review cycle.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of Queen's University apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Direct-entry undergraduate applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) with Ontario 4U/4M (or equivalent) prerequisites set by the target plan; competitive averages are high — the 2025-26 entering class averaged 90.5%, and the major admission awards require 90%+. Applicants who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons registered under the Indian Act are assessed at the international fee rate and must meet the same plan-specific academic prerequisites plus proof of English language proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 with minimum 20 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, Duolingo English Test 120, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 70 with no band below 60, Cambridge C1 Advanced 175 with no component below 170, or LanguageCert Academic 70 with no individual score below 65. All test results are valid for a maximum of two years before studies begin.
