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Master of Science in Finance

Position Yourself for Success

Understand the role of finance in business. This full-time program is based in downtown Vancouver and teaches you the fundamentals of finance, asset pricing, data analytics, investment banking, and private equity. But its not all theory. Youll also be able to manage the Student Investment Advisory Service Fund, an investment portfolio with a market value of over $20 million CAD.

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The 間眅埶AV Beedie School of Business is a globally recognized institution that attracts future business leaders, creatives, and visionaries. If youre passionate about pursuing a career in finance and want to join a community of future changemakers, socially responsible leaders, movers, and shakers then find out if you qualify for admission to the 間眅埶AV Beedie MSc Finance program. Heres what it takes to get into the program.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree

An undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses from a recognized University. All graduate studies are also considered in your application, if any. Please review the academic requirements for the country in which you completed your degree.

Due to the rigorous nature of the program, applicants should demonstrate an advance level of quantitative skills. 

At the application stage, candidates can upload unofficial transcripts to expedite the process.

GMAT or GRE

  • Applicants are required to write one of the following tests: GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE. At the application stage, applicants must upload unofficial test scores. Minimum test scores are:
    • GMAT: 550 (Competitive recommendation is 600+)
    • GMAT Focus Edition: 515 (Competitive recommendation is 555)
    • GRE: 155 in each section
  • The GMAT/GRE will be waived for any candidate who has successfully passed CFA Level I or above. Applicants who meet this criterion can provide proof of their CFA designation or CFA test results directly to the GMAT score section of the application.
  • A GMAT/GRE waiver will be considered for applicants who have graduated from 間眅埶AV with distinction (CGPA of 3.5 or higher) from a related program. Applicants who meet this criterion must complete the . The completed GMAT/GRE waiver form and any questions regarding eligibility for the waiver can be emailed to the Manager, Recruitment & 間眅埶AVs at harsha_phulwani@sfu.ca.

Resume & work experience

  • A current resume that includes academic experience, work experience (including internships), memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities

  • Please note that work experience is an asset, but is not required for our program

References

You are required to submit contact information for two professional and/or academic references on the online application form. You can review the here.

Once you submit your application, your referees will be automatically sent an email asking them to complete the appraisers form. Referees also have the option of uploading a supporting reference letter.

Once the reference letter has been submitted, your online checklist will be updated. You are not entitled to review or submit the letter on behalf of the referee, nor can you request information regarding the content or tone of a reference letter or evaluation. Guidelines for the submission of reference letters specify that referees state whether or not the applicant will see the letters. All letters of reference received at 間眅埶AV Beedie School of Business, Graduate Programs will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with or returned to applicants or referees.

Essay

The essay questions are designed to help us get to know you. There is no right answer. Essay prompts are provided in the application system.

Language proficiency

Please review the language requirements for your country of citizenship and/or the country in which you completed your degree.

The minimum University requirements for the 7 test scores we accept are:

Internet-based TOEFL

90 with minimum of 20 in each category. In order to satisfy the requirement, applicants must achieve the scores listed above on a single test date. TOEFL MyBest (super-scored) results will not be used.

Paper-based TOEFL

580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic)

Overall band score of 6.5 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.0 in each section

CAEL

Overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE)

Overall 65; minimum 60 in each section

Cambridge English Qualifications

C1 Advanced - minimum score of 180
C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 180

Duolingo English Test

Overall 125; minimum 105 in each section

Please note: Candidates below the English Language requirements will be asked to retake the test.

Three video questions & one written response

You will be provided with a link to the KIRA Platform for you to complete these questions once you have started your application. You will be asked 4 random questions which are designed to allow the 間眅埶AVs Committee to get to know you better.

Status in Canada

  • If you are not a Canadian citizen or dont have landed immigrant status you must have a valid Canadian student visa.
  • Learn more about being an international student at 間眅埶AV.
  • Download a copy of 間眅埶AV's Pre-Arrival Guide for newly admitted international and exchange students.

Official documents

Transcripts:

  • Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly from the institution to Segal Graduate School of Business. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.

Transcripts may be sent electronically via a secure delivery service, such as Parchment, or directly from official institutional email addresses to gradap@sfu.ca. Otherwise, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the following address:

ATTN: 間眅埶AV Beedie 間眅埶AVs Team
Segal Graduate School 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Please note that each transcript is subject to review prior to acceptance.

GMAT or GRE scores:

Applicants must instruct GMAT or GRE to send the original score report directly to the MBA Office,

  • GMAT: code 6G8-N3-47

  • GRE: Institution Code 7112 Department 4201

English scores:

For TOEFL, 間眅埶AV's Institution Code is 0999, a departmental code is not required. Code for TOEFL results: Department code 01; Institution code 0999.

For IELTS, log in to the website of the IELTS test centre and click 'Apply for additional TRFs' in the left-hand menu of your results page. Fill out the application form online

In India, the British Council is able to transmit electronically to 間眅埶AV. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores: Organization ID 2036 - 間眅埶AV, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.

For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office here: /gradstudies/apply/applying/english-language.html.

Who are we looking for?

Leadership & Engagement

At the 間眅埶AV Segal Graduate School, our students have a history of being actively engaged in their communities while being pioneers of new programs and initiatives to make a difference in their workplace and society. We want students who possess a sense of social responsibility and demonstrable leadership abilities who can innovate businesses locally and globally.

Exceptional Quantitative Skills

Our MSc Finance program is for students who demonstrate an advance level of analytical and quantitative skills. Our students are able to utilize their logical and critical thinking skills to understand complex financial situations that occur in the real world. We are looking for students who thrive in fast-paced learning environments and who are eager to sharpen their financial skills even further.

Academic Excellence

As an internationally recognized school with a proven track record of academic excellence, we attract intellectual and intelligent students from around the globe. Excellence is embedded in the culture and heart of 間眅埶AV Beedie School of Business. We want students who are ready and willing to rise to the challenge of a robust curriculum and emerge as successful graduates of our MSc Finance program.

Application process

The Segal Graduate School is the home of our MSc Finance program where we have an average cohort of 55 brilliant and ambitious students who want to make a positive impact on business and society. Are you ready to join our 間眅埶AV Beedie community of changemakers?

2025 application deadlines

  • Early Round: September 26, 2024
  • Round 1: November 14, 2024
  • Round 2: January 23, 2025
  • Round 3: March 13, 2025 (Recommended deadline for international students outside Canada)
  • Round 4: May 1, 2025 (Final round for international students outside Canada)
  • Round 5: May 29, 2025 (Final round for domestic students and international students inside Canada)

The application system for Fall 2025 will open August 15.

Step 1: Review application requirements

Start by reviewing our admission requirements and begin to gather the required documents ahead of the application deadlines.

Step 2: Apply Online

In this step, youll need to create an account within our application system. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.

The application fee is $110 CAN (students with Canadian transcripts) or $150 CAN (students with international transcripts).

Step 3: Upload your documents

It's time to upload your documents to your online application. Your application advisor will provide you with a link to complete a Kira video assessment. Upon completion of the Kira assessment and when all your documents have been uploaded, your application will be considered complete and will enter the formal review process.

Application advice

Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within 2 weeks of application completion.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the MSc Finance office at mscfin@sfu.ca or contact your MSc Finance Advisor.

Within 21 days* of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 CAD must be submitted. This deposit reserves your seat in the MSc Fin program and will be applied towards your tuition. Graduate students can pay by credit card or through Flywire through the graduate student online application system.

*this timeline is subject to change as we get closer to final round deadlines

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the MSc Finance office at mscfin@sfu.ca.

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