Program
The John Molson MBA in Investment Management and CFA charter sets your pathway to a successful career in investment management.
Attain the highest global designation in investment management while earning an internationally recognized John Molson MBA.
Earn your MBA while preparing for the CFA charter
The MBA in Investment Management alumni benefit from the possibility of gaining two professional designations. In fact, not only can they become CFAs and MBAs but they also gain two to three years of full-time work experience while studying.
Choose between two program streams
Depending on your academic and professional background, you may choose from two different streams. Whether it be the 3-year regular program - SUSPENDED for Fall 2024 - or the 2-year Accelerated Option, our curriculum is custom-tailored for students who want an MBA rooted in the real world of business, combined with the toolbox needed to break into and thrive in the investment management industry.
CFA exam integration
As a CFA® University Affiliate, you are assured that our curriculum is aligned with the practice of investment management and will be crucial in preparing you for taking the CFA® examinations.
Core lecture material is developed in tandem with the CFA® Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge™, delivering you a seamless learning experience.
Program structure
Our regular (3-year) and accelerated (2-year) program options are structured to accommodate our students’ work schedules, the requirements of the CFA charter and the workload of graduate level studies.
Our program is tailored to your needs
Classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays
29
average age of
our students
CFA exam
preparation included
Up-to-date curricula
to reflect industry requisites
Supporting modules
CFA preparation week
This one-week intensive course offered at the end of April / early May is designed to prepare students to write their CFA exams in June and maximize their chances of success.
Specialized activities
Our program is enriched by various activities, such as interview skills training sessions, career networking services, study skills and exam writing workshops. (Excel modelling, Bloomberg, Capital Markets)
Speaker series
Our speaker series includes discussions of current business topics by leading experts. The series also provides a networking opportunity for current students with industry professionals.
Peer networking and mentorship
Beyond the MBA and CFA® curriculum, our program offers the opportunity to network with other students who have similar goals, aspirations and interest in finance.
Van Berkom Investment Management Program
A $1 million donation by alumnus J. Sebastian van Berkom has established the Van Berkom Investment Management Program, where six to eight students per year manage a portfolio of small capitalized North American equities with a view to achieving above-average returns.
