Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Management Analytics (MMA) and Master of Finance (MFin) double degree is a 20-month program that combines comprehensive knowledge in finance and data analytics with hands-on experience in solving real-world finance problems using sophisticated analytical tools and quantitative models.

Program Structure

The program consists of five terms of full-time study, covering 20 required courses. The courses include:

• Machine Learning for Business
• Visualization and Communication with Spreadsheets
• Applied Econometrics
• Investment Management
• Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence
• Decision Making with Analytics
• Fieldwork Project I
• Economics for Financial Analysis
• Fieldwork Project II
• Elective I
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income Analysis
• Data Management in Organizations
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Big Data and Marketing Analytics or Advanced Security Analysis
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Data Analytics
• Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
• Advanced Investment Management
• Elective II

Additional Training

In addition to the required courses, students will receive training in:

• Bloomberg terminals
• Financial databases
• Excel and VBA for financial modelling
• Python for financial modelling

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the general admission requirements of the university and possess a four-year degree in business, economics, or a quantitative discipline. The requirements include:

• A minimum overall GPA of B+ in the final two years
• A course in each of calculus and statistics with a grade of at least B+
• An intermediate level course in each of finance, economics, and accounting with a grade of at least B+
• Achieving 50th percentile in the three subjects in the CFA Level I examination is considered equivalent
• A GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition/GRE is recommended, with a percentile ranking of 55% or higher considered competitive
• A CFA Level 1 Pass is also accepted

Application Checklist

The application checklist includes:

• The OUAC Application Summary
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
• A completed statement of intent
• A resume of academic and work experience
• Completed reference forms
• IELTS or TOEFL scores (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• $57,280 for domestic students (20 courses at $2,864 per course)
• $97,740 for international students (20 courses at $4,887 per course)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a limited number of entrance scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, for outstanding applicants. All applicants are automatically considered, and scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence.

Career Outcomes

A background in finance and management analytics can open doors to a number of exciting, future-focused roles, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Equity Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Risk Analyst/Risk Modelling
• Advanced Analytics and Optimization Consultant
• Customer Analytics Consultant
• Data Scientist
• Data Specialist
• Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Professional

Program Highlights

The program helps students prepare for the CFA examinations and provides hands-on experience in making investment decisions and managing a fund through the Laurier Graduate Student Investment Fund. Students will also have access to strategic career consulting, career development workshops, and alumni panels.