Master of Finance (MFin)
Program starts Fall 2026
Advanced skills for tomorrow’s finance professionals
The Haskayne Master of Finance provides theoretical foundations and practical skills for today’s complex financial roles. Designed for students with strong quantitative backgrounds, this rigorous, 16-month program builds advanced analytical, computational and quantitative expertise and goes beyond typical MBA concentrations or CFA preparation — delivering the technical depth employers demand. Whether your goal is to specialize in investment management, advisory, corporate development or fintech, the program opens doors to advanced opportunities in financial institutions and capital markets.
A program like no other in Alberta
The only dedicated Master of Finance in Western Canada, this program positions you in a city with a growing financial sector that is quickly emerging as one of Canada's most exciting fintech centres. Calgary is home to 80% of Alberta's fintech firms (+150 fintech startups) with expertise across the spectrum - paytech, blockchain, bitcoin, crypto, wealthtech, crowdfunding and more.
Finance-First Focus
Dive deep into finance with a program built around technical rigour, financial theory and real-world application where you’ll gain specialized knowledge aligned with today’s most in-demand roles.
Built for the Future of Finance
Stay ahead of the curve with courses covering foundational topics with the latest methods and rigour and touches on emerging trends like decentralized finance, blockchain, digital currencies and financial analysis. From algorithmic and high-frequency trading to the economics of fintech, this program is designed for the modern finance landscape.
Applied Learning from Day One
Hone your skills in a curriculum designed with industry in mind. Courses are taught to allow space for collaboration and project work, and all students complete a work-integrated learning experience—either through a paid internship or research consulting project.
Support to Succeed
Benefit from expert faculty, professional development courses, and a supportive cohort model.
State of the Art Facilities
Get access to Haskayne’s dedicated Trading and Finance Lab for work on projects that use financial data or involve trading simulations. The lab features 12 Bloomberg terminals, FactSet, and S&P Capital lQ, providing students with access to financial data, analytics tools, and research used in the industry.
Who is it for?
- Recent graduates from undergraduate quantitative programs such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics or business.
- Recent graduates or professionals with up to two years of experience or more who are looking to accelerate into technical finance roles.
- Future or current CFA candidates or those considering a PhD in finance.
Program at a Glance
Work-integrated learning
Complete your degree with a hands-on internship or consulting project, applying your knowledge to real finance challenges.
Professional Internship in Finance
Gain valuable hands-on experience in a finance role while building your professional network.
Research Consulting Project
Tackle a real-world finance problem through an applied research project. Use your analytical skills to deliver insights with practical impact and showcase your ability to translate theory into action.
Possible career paths
As a Master of Finance student, you’ll gain exposure to a city that doesn’t just follow financial trends – it helps shape them. Whether you’re interested in quantitative trading, financial risk management, venture capital, or fintech, Calgary offers a network of potential employers, mentors and partners.
Career outcomes may include:
- Portfolio & Wealth Management (Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Pension Funds)
- Quantitative Trading & Research
- Algorithmic & High-Frequency Trading
- Financial Risk Management
- Investment and Corporate Banking
- Fintech
- Private Equity or Venture Capital Analysis
- Corporate Development & Strategy
