MA/MS in Finance at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada is a master's degree in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 51,500 per total (CAD 41,500 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 41,500 / total
International tuition: CAD 51,500 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Finance is a graduate program offered by the Sobey School of Business on Saint Mary's University's Halifax campus, structured so full-time students can complete it within one year. The curriculum is oriented toward careers in financial analysis and advising, portfolio and risk management, and corporate finance. The program is designed with reference to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations, and the Sobey School holds CFA Affiliate status. The Sobey School itself holds both AACSB International and EQUIS accreditation. The stored program page does not describe whether the program includes a co-op placement, thesis, or internship component, nor does it specify online versus in-person delivery beyond confirming the Halifax campus location. The program suits students and working professionals seeking specialized, accelerated graduate training in finance, particularly those preparing for CFA credentialing or aiming for analytical and advisory roles in the financial sector.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Saint Mary's Master of Finance requires a 4-year bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, economics, or another quantitative discipline, with an overall minimum average of B (75%) or higher; the required quantitative-course average varies by background: 75% for engineering, physics, computer science or mathematics degrees, 80% for business degrees, and 85% for economics or international-trade degrees. Non-native English speakers must meet the program's own proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 with no band below 20 (paper-based 550), Duolingo English Test 125 with no sub-score below 105, Pearson PTE 60 with no sub-score below 50, Cambridge English 176 with no band below 169, CanTEST 4.5 with no component below 4.0, or CAEL 60 with no band below 50. The application requires unofficial transcripts, two letters of reference, a CV, the MFin Supplemental Form, and a $125 processing fee.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Saint Mary's University applies directly, not through a provincial service. For the currently posted cycle, Winter Term 2027 domestic applications close 1 December 2026 and international applications for the same term close 15 October 2026; Entrance Award and Admissions Scholarship consideration requires applying by 15 February 2027. Applications for the following 2027-2028 academic year (Fall 2027 and Winter 2028) opened 1 October 2026, but SMU has not yet published a Fall 2027 closing date for either domestic or international applicants -- the prior cycle's Fall Term domestic deadline was 1 August 2026. Admission is not described as rolling; each term carries a fixed posted deadline, released roughly a year ahead of the term. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
