At a Glance
Launch your finance career
You have a strong quantitative background. Now you want to put it to work in finance. The Haskayne Master of Finance (MFin) is a rigorous, 16-month program designed to help you build the technical expertise needed for today's fast-moving finance industry. You'll develop advanced skills in financial modelling, quantitative analysis, trading, financial technology and other areas that can help you compete for technical roles across investment management, banking, corporate development and fintech.
If you're a recent graduate looking to launch your finance career — or you've started working in banking or another financial role and want to move into a more technical area — the Haskayne Master of Finance can help you close the gap between what you know today and the skills these roles demand.
Who is the MFin for?
The Haskayne Master of Finance (MFin) is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals with strong quantitative skills who want to build specialized expertise and move into technical finance roles.
- Recent graduates with backgrounds in engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, business or other quantitative fields.
- Early-career professionals with up to three years of experience who want to transition into a more technical area of finance.
- Banking and finance professionals looking to build the specialized skills needed to move into areas such as investment banking, investment management, trading or quantitative finance.
- Future finance professionals considering careers in emerging areas such as fintech, algorithmic trading, blockchain and digital assets.
- CFA candidates or aspiring finance researchers who want to deepen their technical and quantitative understanding of finance.
The only dedicated MFin in Western Canada
Build your finance career in Calgary, a growing financial and fintech centre. With financial institutions, investment firms and a growing fintech sector, the city offers opportunities to connect your learning to an evolving industry.
Go deeper than an MBA
An MBA with a finance specialization gives you a broad business and management foundation. An MFin goes deeper into the technical side of finance, building quantitative expertise in areas such as financial modelling, trading, blockchain, digital currencies and fintech.
Learn by doing
Put finance theory into practice through applied coursework, project work and a work-integrated learning experience. Choose between a paid internship or research consulting project to gain experience before you graduate.
Work with industry-standard tools
Apply what you learn in the Cenovus Energy Trading and Finance Lab, equipped with 12 Bloomberg terminals, FactSet and S&P Capital IQ. Use real financial data and industry tools for analysis, research, projects and trading simulations.
Connect with the finance industry
Build connections with professionals and explore opportunities in investment banking, investment management, financial analysis, corporate development and fintech through industry events, professional development and Haskayne's business community.
"I chose Haskayne because it combines strong academics with real-world application. Being in Calgary also provides direct connections to energy, trading and finance, creating opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and engage with industry professionals.”
Louie Wee, MFin, Class of 2027
Experiential learning
Through case competitions, mentorship programs, networking events, work-integrated learning opportunities, you'll gain practical experience, expand your professional network and apply your skills in real-world settings.
Why study in Calgary?
Calgary is a leading centre for business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Its strong industry connections and growing technology sector create outstanding opportunities for learning, networking and launching your career.
Program details
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FAQs
What’s the difference between the MFin and MBA in Finance?
The Haskayne Master of Finance (MFin) is a 16-month, course-based, technical finance degree aimed at quantitatively strong candidates seeking roles that require advanced analytics, modeling and empirical methods. An MBA (Finance) is broader, management-oriented and less technical.
What can I expect from the classroom experience?
Half-day classes, team projects and hands-on applications. Spring/Summer courses run in two-week immersive blocks (with one-week gaps), enabling deep dives and access to industry sessionals.