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Master of Financial Economics

Western University

  • London, Canada
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A three-year degree on how financial markets affect the economy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Financial Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Credit Analyst

Curriculum

  • Year 1: becoming an economist
  • Economic policy and principles
  • Mathematics and statistics for economics
  • Capitalism. Year 2: corporate finance and investment
  • Mathematical economics and econometrics
  • Macro- and microeconomics
  • Financial systems crises and regulatory frameworks
  • Development economics. Final year offers further finance and economics options.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in: Economics Finance or Business Administration (with intermediate or advanced courses in macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • econometrics
  • Or comparable alternative courses) A quantitative discipline (i.e.
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Actuarial science
  • Etc.) A...

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Referee contact details
  • Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
  • Program-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
  2. non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
  3. enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
  4. statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
  5. then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to [email protected].

Other costs

Tuition per year$65,961 CAD
Application fee$185 CAD
Deposit$89,409 CAD

Program details

CampusLondon (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Science
DepartmentFinancial Economics
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.