MBA (Investment Management Option)

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Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faculty

John Molson School of Business

Program type

Course-based

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

32 months

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:

• GIIM 610 Economics (3.00)

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• GIIM 611 Financial Statement Analysis I (3.00)

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• GIIM 613 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management I (1.50)

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• GIIM 614 Security Valuation in the Domestic and International Environment (3.00)

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• GIIM 615 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level I (1.50)

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• GIIM 617 Corporate Finance (1.50)

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credits of non-credit electives:

• GIIM 625 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level II (0.00)

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• GIIM 634 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level III (0.00)

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Investment Management (GIIM) MBA Accelerated Option (45 credits)

43.5	credits of Required Courses: • GIIM 616 Quantitative Techniques (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 618 Seminar in Corporate Finance (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 619 Marketing Management (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 620 Financial Statement Analysis II (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 621 Fixed Income Analysis (1.50) ‌ • GIIM 622 Derivatives (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 623 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management II (1.50) ‌ • GIIM 624 Analysis of Equity Investments (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 626 Organizational Behaviour (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 631 Asset Allocation and Performance Measurement (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 633 Investment Law and Ethics (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 636 Alternative Investments (1.50) ‌ • GIIM 637 Strategic Management (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 653 Seminar in Investment Analysis and Management (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 654 Seminar in International Investment Analysis and Management (3.00) ‌ • GIIM 655 Socially Responsible and Sustainable Investment (3.00) ‌
1.5	credits: • GIIM 635 Financial Modelling (1.50) ‌
0	credits of Non-credit Electives: • GIIM 625 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level II (0.00) ‌ • GIIM 634 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level III (0.00) ‌
	Students may take an additional 9 credits from the Optional Courses for the Accelerated Option‌ list.

Optional Courses for the Accelerated Option (9 credits)

credits of additional, optional courses may be chosen from the following:

• GIIM 610 Economics (3.00)

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• GIIM 611 Financial Statement Analysis I (3.00)

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• GIIM 613 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management I (1.50)

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• GIIM 614 Security Valuation in the Domestic and International Environment (3.00)

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• GIIM 615 CFA® Exam Preparation Course Level I (1.50)

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• GIIM 617 Corporate Finance (1.50)

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• GIIM 695 Special Topics in Investment Management (3.00)

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• GIIM 696 Soft Skills for Tomorrow's Financial Professional (6.00)

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• GIIM 697 Applied Investment Management (6.00)

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Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

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

Review the steps before applying and program specific requirements

Application deadlines

FALL

July 15 (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.

Tuition & funding

The MBA in Investment Management offers significant value for money when looking at comparable MBA programs in Toronto, Montreal, other parts of Canada, or abroad.

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