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    Finance

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    Hamilton, CAMFinIn-person16 months
    CA$63,347.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    CA$150.00
    App fee

    Finance at McMaster University is a 16-month, in-person MFin program based in Hamilton, CA. Tuition is CA$63,347.

    About the program

    Covers core finance competencies including economics, accounting, statistics, quantitative analysis, valuation methodologies, risk models, derivatives pricing, and financial markets. Includes practical experience with Python, R, and Matlab, and elective courses relevant to careers in finance.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 14, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE test with a minimum score in the Quantitative Reasoning section at the 60th percentile or higher
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT test (11th edition/Focus Edition) with a minimum total score of 555 and a quantitative percentile of at least 60%; GMAT test (10th edition) with a minimum total score of 600 and a quantitative percentile of at least 60%
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (minimum overall score of 92)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic (minimum overall score of 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Finance at McMaster University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Finance at McMaster University is CA$63,347.
    Is Finance at McMaster University online or in-person?
    Finance at McMaster University is offered in-person.
    How long does Finance at McMaster University take to complete?
    Finance at McMaster University is structured around 16 months.
    What GPA is required for Finance at McMaster University?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average (8.5/12)
    What work-permit options follow Finance at McMaster University?
    Post-completion work rights for Finance at McMaster University: 3 years PGWP (Canada)