Admissions

How to apply to the Haskayne Master of Finance program.

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Classes start each Fall. Applications for the Haskayne Master of Finance program are considered on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Sept. 15

Applications open

Feb. 1

Application deadline for international applicants

June 1

Application deadline for Canadian Citizens and permanent residents

Admissions requirements

Start by reviewing the requirements you need in order to apply.

Academic requirements

Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
A minimum GPA of 3.30, calculated over the last 60 units (approximately two years) of university-level courses.
At least three undergraduate courses in quantitative areas such as calculus, statistics, econometrics, quantitative economics, linear algebra, probability theory, or other quantitative disciplines.
Completion of the GMAT with a recommended score above 600, or an equivalent GRE score.

For information on international GPA equivalents, visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Applicants who do not meet all the requirements but believe they possess sufficient quantitative skills acquired through coursework or experience in calculus, statistics, econometrics, quantitative economics, linear algebra, probability theory, or related quantitative disciplines are encouraged to apply. Each application will be reviewed individually.

 Exceptional candidates may qualify for a GMAT waiver.

Work experience

This program is designed for recent graduates or professionals with two years or more experience who are looking to accelerate into technical finance roles.

English proficienxcy

A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 92, with no section below 20.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no section below 6.0.
A minimum CAEL overall score of 70.
Or successful completion of the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum overall grade of A-.

For more information for international applicants, please visit grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/international-students.

Required application materials

Transcripts
Résumé
Two reference letters (at least one academic)

1. Start your application

Step 1: Create an eID and password

Create an eID and password to access your application form and later your student account.
If you previously studied at the University of Calgary, please use your past UCID. If you have forgotten your UCID, we will be able to match your application with your existing UCID once your application is submitted.

eID Account Registration
Step 2: Submit your online application

Create or resume your application on the Graduate Studies site. Complete the online application form.

Apply here
Step 3: Pay the application fee and click submit

To process your application, a non-refundable application fee is required.
The application fee can be paid via cheque, money order or credit card.
The application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and $145 for international applicants.

2. Access your Student Centre

Once your application form is complete and application fee is received, an automated email from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Graduate Studies will be sent to you within two days. The email includes instructions on how to access your Student Centre and who to contact if you have any questions.

Note: Your Student Centre is the portal through which you will submit your supporting documents, as well as be able to check the status of your application.

3. Submit your supporting documents

a. Three of your supporting documents need to be submitted online through your Student Centre:

Unofficial transcripts
Essay
Résumé

b. Check in with your referees. When you submitted your application, your two referees should have received an automated email allowing them to complete the reference form. Your referees must submit their references directly to Haskayne as part of your supporting documentation.

c. Request your test scores and English language proficiency results (if required). These result must be sent officially through the test provider to Haskayne.

GMAT official score report (if required)
TOEFL / IELTS or other acceptable test of English language proficiency (if required)

4. Request official transcripts

Should you be admitted, you will be required to request official transcripts. If you want to get a head start on ordering your official transcripts please do so; however, should you choose to order your official transcripts ahead of time, it will not guarantee an offer of admission.

Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions you have attended.

Please plan ahead, transcripts can take two months or more to be received. International applicants may need even longer.

Note: transcripts for the University of Calgary do not need to be submitted as they are on file.

If you request Official Paper Transcripts (Delivery via mail or courier)

Transcripts should be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office of your institution/s to the Haskayne School of Business. Official transcripts will be sealed in an envelope with the institution’s official seal.
If the transcripts are in a language other than English, official translated copies are also required.
Address to:
MBA Office
424 Mathison Hall
Haskayne School of Business
2500 University Drive
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
If you request Official eTranscripts (Delivery via email)

Alternatively, the Registrar’s Office of your post-secondary institution/s can email transcripts to UCalgary’s Faculty of Graduate Studies at gradtranscripts@ucalgary.ca.
Please note that email transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution's transcript office.
Official email transcripts need to be sent by the transcript office(s) of the institution(s) that you attended. The name of the transcript office varies between institutions, but common examples include the Registrar’s Office, Controller of Examinations, Student Records, or Admissions Office. Email transcripts sent by individual faculty members, non-registrarial staff, or students cannot be accepted as official.

5. Complete your admission interview

Once your application is submitted, you will be invited for an interview. When your interview is complete, the admissions committee will review your application.

6. Your application is complete – What happens next?

You’ve completed the application form, paid your application deposit, submitted all your supporting documents and completed your interview. What happens now?

At this point your application is considered complete. It will be reviewed by the admission committee for a decision on your admission to the program.

a. If you are admitted - congrats you’re in!

Next you will receive an offer of admission via e-mail. Please review this offer carefully as it outlines:

Instructions on how to accept your offer of admission
Pay your non-refundable program deposit. Please note: your deposit must be paid in order to confirm your spot in the program
Request your official transcripts. Deadline for transcripts will be outlined in the admission letter.
Critical deadlines
Conditions of your admission (if applicable)

b. If you are declined – you will receive notice that your application has been declined admission to the program.