Frequently Asked Questions

If you passed the CFA Level I exam and completed a four-year degree, or equivalent, the GMAT requirement can be waived.

We do accept GRE. We use the ETS’s conversion tool to convert GRE score to GMAT score.

We do consider whether you passed any of the CFA exams and/or relevant industry working experience as a substitute for a business degree.

Work experience is not required. However, strong previous internships and co-op experiences are preferable.

You need to provide all required documentation. We consider completed applications only.

Please check the status of your application online and make sure all required documents have been submitted. We will not consider incomplete applications. If your application is completed before the first consideration deadline, it will be processed in January. and you should receive a decision on whether you will receive an interview invitation by the end of January. If your application is completed after the first consideration deadline, it will be considered on a space available basis.

We continue to consider applications on a space available basis after the deadline. However, space is limited and competition is high. You are encouraged to apply early.

Your application will be considered separately for each program.

Applying for multiple programs does not necessarily affect your chances. However, the career directions are different for different programs. Career goals and motivation are important considerations when we screen the applications. We encourage you to apply to programs that are consistent with your career goals.

Our MFin program does help the students to prepare for the CFA^® exams because we cover almost 100% of the CFA curriculum. However, our program is not a CFA^® prep program. Topics covered in the courses go beyond the CFA material. Students in the program will be exposed to in-depth analysis of contemporary issues in the financial markets. One main goal of the MFin program is to teach our students how to apply textbook theories to real world issues through case studies.

Each of the MFin courses contain term projects. Some of the term projects are more industry oriented and others are a more academic type of research project. Students will learn how to conduct research and apply theories in analyzing practical issues in these projects. For students who want greater exposure to academic research, we offer an elective, MF783: Major Research Paper, where students are paired with faculty members based on their research interests. The faculty member will supervise and direct the student to complete a major research paper.

Co-op employment is not guaranteed. Co-op students apply for co-op positions posted by companies. The companies select those students they wish to interview. Interviews start in October. for placements in the winter term. If a co-op student fails to secure a position in the fall term, he/she can continue interviews in the winter term. After two terms, a co-op student without co-op job offer will be converted to the regular stream.

Plan A is for students receiving co-op job offers in the fall term. If a student is unsuccessful in securing co-op job to start in the winter term, he or she will be in Plan B. We recommend our co-op students to try their best and follow Plan A. Plan B is an alternative to give our students more time to secure a co-op employment.

Students in the regular stream cannot be converted into the co-op stream.

Regular stream students are required to complete their studies in three consecutive terms.