Tuition & aid

All-inclusive tuition fees

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

Given we’re the only MBA in Canada specializing in investment management, you gain not only an internationally recognized John Molson MBA, but also the tools to help you attain the full CFA designation.

Total tuition fees for the 45-credit Accelerated Option effective June 1, 2024*:

* Fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to change.

Payment

Fees are due in two installments, the first of which is November 1st and the second is March 1st of every academic year. 

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Special activities included with tuition:

These activities vary from year to year and may include, but are not limited to:

• Exam writing and study skills workshops
• Interview skills workshops
• Career preparation and networking events
• Employer visits
• Industry speaker series and mentorship circles
• Excel financial modeling
• Soft-skill development workshop (available to all MBA in Investment Management alumni; limited seats available)

*Students from Canada enrolled in the program, who are based outside of Montreal, will receive funding from the program to travel to Montreal on a limited number of occasions. This will enable them to participate in events organized by the program.

Tax credits for tuition

Since the program is classified as full-time, students who are self-sponsored (i.e. pay their own tuition) may be able to take advantage of the tax-deductible status of the tuition fees. We encourage you to consult your accountant to get more information about this opportunity.

Invoices and account statements

The University will not sent printed invoices or account statements. If someone else is paying your fees (e.g. a sponsor, company etc.), make sure they know the payment deadlines and methods

Payment delays

Payments made through a bank's online payment service take approximately 3 to 5 business days to appear on your account. Other payment methods may also take several days to appear on your account. Please keep this in mind when meeting a payment deadline.

Scholarships and awards

Concordia University’s Goodman Institute of Investment Management, which runs the John Molson MBA in Investment Management, offers over $100,000 in fellowships and awards every academic year in recognition of academic excellence and in support of graduate studies. 

Scholarships for Women in Finance

Every year, the Goodman Institute awards top female candidates entrance awards and scholarships, provided by generous donors to the university. These awards and scholarships are available to both international and domestic candidates and can cover a substantial portion of tuition.

Entrance Awards and Scholarships

*Please note that the renewable amounts are based on academic merit and are not guaranteed. 

**This amount is awarded every year to the student that has the highest GPA.

***Highest Cumulative GPA Award for the entire program may it be regular or accelerated.

Sample cost estimate for top students

The John Molson MBA in Investment Management is an all-inclusive program that offers significant value. In addition to the excellent opportunity cost provided by its part-time class schedule, which allows students to work full-time while studying,* our program offers access to dedicated study spaces, exclusive networking events and CFA resources.

*International students must refer to Canadian work permit laws in order to make sure they are not exceeding the work hours allowed during their studies.

*These amounts are based on the top scholarships offered to each student every year. Please note that the average amount of scholarship may vary in function of the candidate’s academic performance.

Quebec resident bursaries & scholarships

Quebec residents (as defined by the Regulation respecting the definition of resident of Quebec) admitted to the MBA in Investment Management program at the Goodman Institute of Investment Management for the Fall 2024 term will be eligible to apply for the Quebec Resident Bursary.

This bursary is designed to support local students in developing advanced skills in investment management. It seeks to foster investment management leaders who will drive innovation, ethical practices and sustainable growth in Quebec's financial sector and broader economy.

• Four bursaries of up to $14,000 per year
• Six scholarships of up to $12,000 per year

The support is based on academic standing, professional experience and GMAT at the time of application. Recipients must then maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.6 / 4.3 for scholarships and 3.4/4.3 for bursaries, upon completion of the Fall term to be granted additional support in January.

Other funding options