Program type
Course-based
MBA (Investment Management Option)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall
Experiential learning
Co-op
Program overview
Offered by the John Molson School of Business' Goodman Institute, the MBA in Investment Management is a rigorous program that prepares you to pass the challenging CFA charter exams while earning the internationally recognized John Molson MBA. Students pursue work and networking opportunities in Canada's two largest job markets (Montreal and Toronto), resulting in 92 per cent being employed within three months of graduation.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings and all-day Saturday, giving our students the flexibility to work full- or part-time and take advantage of internship opportunities. Candidates will complete the full program within three years, however, candidates who already have their CFA level 1 and extensive finance experience may be considered for admissions into the two-year accelerated path.
Our faculty members, many of whom are CFA charter holders or PhDs, are active in industry, have connections to major employers and bring practical cases to their classrooms. The program's engaged faculty and staff are committed to excellence and foster a welcoming classroom experience.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates who meet the criteria for the Accelerated Option are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for the Accelerated Option must complete a minimum of 57 credits and pass Level I of the CFA® exams.
Please see the Investment Management Courses (Graduate Diploma, MBA and MIM) page for course descriptions.
Investment Management Option (GIIM) MBA (57 credits)
| 43.5 | credits of required courses from the Investment Management Option (GIIM) MBA Accelerated Option |
| 13.5 | credits of additional courses are required for students who do not meet the criteria listed above for the Accelerated Option:
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| 0 | credits of non-credit electives: |
Investment Management (GIIM) MBA Accelerated Option (45 credits)
| 45 | credits of Required Courses: |
Optional elective courses. With the permission of the program director, students may replace a course from the list of required courses with one of the following courses: |
Optional Courses for the Accelerated Option (9 credits)
| 9 | credits of additional, optional courses may be chosen from the following: |
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with high academic standing, or qualifications accepted as equivalent by the School of Graduate Studies and acceptance into the CFA® program are necessary for admission.
- Applicants are evaluated according to the following criteria: undergraduate performance, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, work experience, detailed evaluations from employers and former university instructors, and statements of self-assessment. Students without formal undergraduate training in quantitative methods, accounting, economics, and finance will be required to demonstrate adequate preparation.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
For accelerated option
In addition to the above requirements, applicants:
- Must have successfully completed CFA Level 1 in high standing or hold qualifications accepted as equivalent by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Should possess a minimum of two years relevant full-time work experience.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
June 1 (Canadian resident)
March 1 (International)
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
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