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Finance (MFin)

Lazaridis Master of Finance (MFin)

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Learn about our program's requirements, curriculum design, and how it will propel your career in finance forward at our next info session on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. All info sessions cover Toronto and Waterloo-based programs.
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Lazaridis MFin Alumni Speaker Series
Our series continues on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. with Victor Hsu (MFin '19), Commercial Banking Analyst at HSBC and Vivian Zhao (MFin '16), Manager of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. All are welcome to attend.
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Thinking about our part-time Toronto program?
Submit a pre-assessment request form to connect with one of our recruiters to discuss your application. *Part-time Toronto MFin applicants only*
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Earn one of the most sought-after degrees in the heart of one of North America's most dynamic technology and financial industry hubs or in the heart of Canada's financial capital.
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Alumni, faculty and soon-to-be Laurier Master of Finance students network in the heart of Canada's financial district.
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Important Dates

Application deadlines:

All international: April 1, 2021

Waterloo domestic: May 30, 2021

Toronto domestic: July 30, 2021

Upcoming information sessions

Mar. 4 7:30-8:30 p.m. (EST)

Deadline Dates

Earn a Degree Like No Other

The Master of Finance (MFin) degree has been named as the "must-have degree" by the Financial Times. The Lazaridis MFin degree is designed to help you pursue a career in finance in positions that demand both extensive finance knowledge and excellent quantitative research skills. The Lazaridis MFin program equips you with extensive knowledge in finance and critical thinking skills. Graduating with an MFin degree will allow you to pursue a career in some of the most innovative sectors of Canadian finance.

Program Options

We offer our MFin program in Waterloo for students looking for full-time studies, or for students who wish to participate in Canada’s largest business degree co-op program. We also offer our MFin program in downtown Toronto for working professionals looking to complete a degree outside of work hours and who are looking for a career boost.

Four Paths to Success

Full-Time in Waterloo
Full-Time in Waterloo with Co-op
Alternative Weekend in Toronto
Alternative Weekend in Toronto MFin and MBA double degree

Gain the knowledge and skills to excel in your career

Learning Outcomes	The Lazaridis MFin Advantage
CFA Curriculum	Master the facts, ideas, and concepts required to earn your CFA designation (Level I, II, III) Many Lazaridis MFin students enter the program with at least CFA Level I, and most earn additional designations shortly after graduating
Master Core Financial Concepts	Equity Markets Private Equity and Venture Capital Fixed Income Markets Derivatives Corporate Finance Commercial Banking Portfolio Management Quantitative Analysis and Financial Modelling Risk Management
Experiential Learning	Join the Lazaridis Graduate Student Investment Fund (LGSIF) and manage real money in real markets in real time. Earn hands-on industry experience before you graduate in one of the following roles: Portfolio Manager Equity Analyst Risk Analyst Macro Analyst

Lazaridis and CFA Partnership

The Lazaridis MFin is a member of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. You can prepare for all three levels of the CFA examinations while you work toward completing the MFin degree.