MFin Halifax • Canada Master of sobey.smu.ca/mfin

Intense learning to accelerate your finance career The Sobey School of Master of Finance (MFin) program is a challenging, demanding and rigorous 12 month program in which you will gain the strategic financial skills that global employers demand. The Sobey MFin effectively prepares graduates for professional careers in financial analysis and advising, portfolio and risk , and . Gain the insight needed to excel, and the global perspective, broad knowledge and honed skills to succeed as a leading financial professional. The Sobey MFin program is a crucial step in your future success.

• Complete your degree in just 12 months • Launch or advance your career in the corporate and get a head start on your career. world, public sector or industry. • Faculty include world-renowned scholars • Prepare for your Chartered including university President Emeritus, (CFA)® exams. Writing the Level 1 exam is Dr. J. Colin Dodds. included in your tuition. Already completed Level 1? You will write Level 2.

The Sobey MFin program is AACSB recognized as a formal Two CRCs PRME champions accredited in Finance Sobey School is a one of ® a select group of schools A mark of quality, and a CFA affiliate Sobey has two Canada designated as PRME distinction achieved by Research Chairs in Finance: champions in the Principles only 5% of business schools Dr. Najah Attig and for Responsible Management Dr. Mohammad Rahaman Education UN Initiative

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Admission requirements • An in mathematics, , finance, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative discipline from a recognized university with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or equivalent. • If your first language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL iBT® or IELTS. Tests cannot be more than two years old. We require an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0. • If your IELTS score is 6.0 with no band below 5.5, The Language Centre on the Saint Mary’s University campus offers an optional Pre-MFin English language training. There is an additional charge for this extra training. • You must provide a current CV and supplementary documents including references. • You must be available for a timed online interview.

Scholarship details Estimated program fees • Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents Canadian students: $38,500 will automatically be considered for a $4,000 International students: $47,000 entrance scholarship. Estimated living expenses for 12 months: • Applicants who have successfully passed $20,000-25,000 the CFA Level 1 exam will be automatically considered for a $4,000 entrance scholarship. Fees subject to change

Application deadlines Questions? April 1: International applicants Contact Sobey Graduate Programs Admissions [email protected] June 30: Canadians/permanent residents ?

Studying in Canada As an international student you are required to obtain a study permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada before you arrive in Canada. You may apply once you receive your official letter of acceptance from Saint Mary’s University by email. Apply early for your permit as processing times can vary. International students are permitted to work part-time (on or off campus) while studying in a full-time degree program. Additionally, international students may qualify for up to a three-year post-graduate work permit in Canada as part of the Canada Experience Class. The Saint Mary’s University Questions? International Student Centre can assist you with Visit smu.ca/international/welcome the work permit process. ?

3 Master of Finance Program details Prepare yourself for the challenging world of finance. The Master of Finance from the will help you become the sought-after job applicant that employers will compete to hire. Our 12-month intensive program is modular, so you’ll create a strong foundation of knowledge and then build upon it in a structured, logical progression through the curriculum.

Program courses include: • Microeconomics and • Investments • Financial markets and business strategy • Futures and options institutions finance • Financial accounting • Fixed income securities • Special topics in finance and research methodology • Macroeconomics and • Applied portfolio management public policy • Risk management • Econometrics and • • Applied and business forecasting • Masters research project data analysis • International business • financing and banking • Financial statement analysis workshop: CFA exam • Corporate finance preparation

CFA® Affiliation Exceptional and accessible faculty The CFA® designation represents the gold Our program’s strength lies in the quality of our standard for finance professionals. As a CFA® highly-respected faculty. Our small class sizes affiliate, our program incorporates a significant and close-knit community mean you’ll have direct percentage of the CFA Program Candidate Body access to your professors and benefit from their of Knowledge (CBOK). We aim to thoroughly diverse and extensive knowledge. prepare MFin students for the CFA designation.

4 Master of Finance My entire journey was packed with many ups and downs. However, the professors in the MFin program really helped me understand the material and build my skills, quickly. Having completed the program, I am confident that I can take on any challenge presented to me in my finance career. - Varun Agrawal, MFin’20

Full service careers office Alumni employed at: The Sobey School of Business Graduate Career Services office will prepare Bank of you for your future career through one-on-one coaching, designed to help BMO Capital Markets you uncover your passion and purpose while developing skills in areas Citco Fund Services such as résumé writing, interview preparation and networking. (Europe) From day one, you will be supported by a dedicated team of professionals CIBC Mellon who will guide you to career opportunities through career fairs, employer information sessions, newsletters, and the Career 360° Portal. Deloitte Canada One of the most valuable lessons you will learn as a Sobey MFin student is Government the importance of building and maintaining a professional network, which Gem Healthcare will generate a smooth transition from grad student to professional. Kalex Valuations Inc. Expand your network through: H&R Block • events on- and off-campus Walmart Canada • case competitions (Operations) • corporate tours Loblaw’s Canada • sector events (Operations) Scotiabank There are banks, financial services companies, corporations, government departments and more, hungry for your skills and perspectives. Our job is TD to help you discover a career where your passion and purpose intersect, MUFG Investor Services and then support you in making that career a reality.

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Sobey School of Business Established in 1934 at Saint Mary’s University, the Sobey School of Business is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most respected . It’s also fully-accredited by the AACSB—a designation achieved by only 5% of business schools worldwide. Here, you’ll embark with over 3,000 students on a fast track to your future, with small class sizes, a close-knit campus, and industry-leading faculty members.

Saint Mary’s University Ideally located in the vibrant city of Halifax, Saint Mary’s University is home to a diverse and inclusive community of over 7,500 faculty, staff and students, and boasts a globally-connected network of 51,000 alumni. Saint Mary’s is known for a strong sense of community, engaged faculty and students, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative research that reaches beyond campus walls and into the wider community. Our students, researchers and faculty share the desire to make a positive difference and create value in the world.

Family and graduate housing For student families, graduate students, and other eligible individuals, Saint Mary’s University offers one and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, the surrounding South End of Halifax offers an abundance of student housing options in a vibrant urban setting. Here, you’ll be close to campus, green spaces, and great local life. For information on Family and Graduate Housing monthly rental rates, visit: smu.ca/campus-life/family-and-graduate-housing.

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About Halifax Whether you’re looking for vibrant city living with amazing culture, cuisine and nightlife, or a more relaxed rural pace to find escape, Halifax is all about having the best of both worlds. Known the world over for its warm and welcoming people, Halifax is more than an all-access ocean playground: it’s your key to a future filled with opportunity.

Student life As a graduate student, there are several on and off campus activities to get involved in as soon as you arrive in Halifax. The International Centre offers events throughout the year including ski trips, International Night, game nights, movie nights, and Lunch ‘n’ Learns. In addition, there are over 40 active student societies on campus which students are invited to participate in such as Net Impact, Venture Grade, Sobey MBA Society, Graduate Student Society, and the Saint Mary’s Investment Society. Saint Mary’s has a world-class fitness facility and a wide range of varsity and intramural sports. For more information and to learn about campus life visit: smu.ca/campus-life.

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Graduate Studies and Research Currently Saint Mary’s University is a dynamic research institution. graduate Our Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) oversees students make % up approximately 27 graduate programs (PhD, Masters, Diploma) in a stimulating 10% of the intellectual community that spans all faculties, all joined in the 10 student body at Saint Mary’s. pursuit of academic excellence through research.

• As a PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) Champion school, Sobey School incorporates social and Saint Mary’s environmental responsibility into program curriculum and works $ has received $35 million in to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. M 35 external research • Our PRME Library provides resources to students, faculty and staff, $ support in the last four years, and the community, encouraging deeper discussion of social and including well environmental responsibility within business and management over half a million school curriculum. $ for COVID-19 500K research. • There are dedicated Bloomberg Terminals for Master of Finance students, as well for our IMPACT Fund program that allows you to manage a real portfolio of securities while still in university.

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Contact [email protected] Saint Mary’s University 923 Robie Street Call Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3 +1-902-420-5010 sobey.smu.ca/mfin