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Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Earn one of the most sought-after degrees in the world through the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.
Part-Time Alternate Weekend Master of Finance
The Executive Master of Finance (MFin) degree is designed for working professionals looking to advance their career in finance in positions that demand both extensive finance knowledge and excellent quantitative research skills. When you graduate with this degree from the Lazaridis School, you’ll be able to conduct expert analysis in equities, fixed incomes, derivative products, corporate finance and portfolio management.
The Lazaridis MFin part-time program is located in downtown Toronto to immerse you in Canada's financial capital. Obtain your MFin degree in just 1.5 years studying part-time. Classes are offered every other weekend, excluding summer. Our executive-style learning environment and schedule is designed for working professionals who want to accelerate their careers while still being able to balance their work and family life. You can also partner the Lazaridis MFin program with our part-time, Toronto MBA and graduate with two professional degrees.
To book your one-on-one pre-assessment meeting or to attend the next MFin info session, please email mfin@wlu.ca.
Laurier Graduate Student Investment Fund (LGSIF)
Students in the Lazaridis School are uniquely positioned to manage the Laurier Graduate Student Investment Fund (LGSIF). The structure of LGSIF is designed to provide real-world experience to graduate students in investment and wealth management, using real money.
Lazaridis and CFA Partnership
The Lazaridis MFin is part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Affiliation Program. Our programs incorporate more than 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams. Our pass rates have consistently surpassed the global pass rates.
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Master of Finance DepartmentProgram Highlights
- Study with top finance professors to earn one of the most sought-after degrees in the world.
- Prepare for all three levels of the CFA examinations – our students consistently exceed global pass rates.
- Receive your MFin degree studying part-time over 1.5 years.
- Study while working full-time with the convenient part-time, alternate weekend schedule and no summer classes.
- Have the option to earn an MFin-MBA double degree.
- Study at our convenient downtown Toronto location in the centre of the financial district.
- Small class size. Learn in small group settings, with other finance-focused individuals. Optimum faculty to student ratio.
- Be a part of the Laurier Graduate Student Investment Fund (LGSIF).
Sample Core Courses
- Investment Management
- Fixed Income Analysis
- Economics and Quantitative Methods
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Foundation in Finance and Professional Ethics
Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent, in economics, finance or business with a finance concentration.
- Minimum B+ average in your last two years of full-time study.
- Evidence of strong quantitative skills, with the mandatory completion of the GMAT test scoring 620 or higher.
- At least two years of full-time work experience.
See our Application Checklist page for our admission requirements.
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