Master of Science in Finance

An undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses from a recognized University. All graduate studies are also considered in your application, if any. Please review the academic requirements for the country in which you completed your degree.

Due to the rigorous nature of the program, applicants should demonstrate an advance level of quantitative skills. 

At the application stage, candidates can upload unofficial transcripts to expedite the process.

• Applicants are required to write one of the following tests: GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE. At the application stage, applicants must upload unofficial test scores. Minimum test scores are:
  • GMAT: 550 (Competitive recommendation is 600+)
  • GMAT Focus Edition: 515 (Competitive recommendation is 555)
  • GRE: 155 in each section
• The GMAT/GRE will be waived for any candidate who has successfully passed CFA Level I or above. Applicants who meet this criterion can provide proof of their CFA designation or CFA test results directly to the GMAT score section of the application.
• A GMAT/GRE waiver will be considered for applicants who have graduated from Simon Fraser University with distinction (CGPA of 3.5 or higher) from a related program. Applicants who meet this criterion must complete the GMAT/GRE waiver form. The completed GMAT/GRE waiver form and any questions regarding eligibility for the waiver can be emailed to the Manager, Recruitment & Admissions at harsha_phulwani@sfu.ca.

• A current resume that includes academic experience, work experience (including internships), memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities

• Please note that work experience is an asset, but is not required for our program

You are required to submit contact information for two professional and/or academic references on the online application form. You can review the appraiser's form here.

Once you submit your application, your referees will be automatically sent an email asking them to complete the appraiser’s form. Referees also have the option of uploading a supporting reference letter.

Once the reference letter has been submitted, your online checklist will be updated. You are not entitled to review or submit the letter on behalf of the referee, nor can you request information regarding the content or tone of a reference letter or evaluation. Guidelines for the submission of reference letters specify that referees state whether or not the applicant will see the letters. All letters of reference received at SFU Beedie School of Business, Graduate Programs will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with or returned to applicants or referees.

The essay questions are designed to help us get to know you. There is no “right” answer. Essay prompts are provided in the application system.

You will be provided with a link to the KIRA Platform for you to complete these questions once you have started your application. You will be asked 4 random questions which are designed to allow the Admissions Committee to get to know you better.

• If you are not a Canadian citizen or don’t have landed immigrant status you must have a valid Canadian student visa.
• Learn more about being an international student at SFU.
• Download a copy of SFU's Pre-Arrival Guide for newly admitted international and exchange students.

Transcripts:

• Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly from the institution to Segal Graduate School of Business. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.

Transcripts may be sent electronically via a secure delivery service, such as Parchment, or directly from official institutional email addresses to gradap@sfu.ca. Otherwise, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the following address:

ATTN: SFU Beedie Admissions Team
Segal Graduate School – 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Please note that each transcript is subject to review prior to acceptance.

GMAT or GRE scores:

Applicants must instruct GMAT or GRE to send the original score report directly to the MBA Office,

• GMAT: code 6G8-N3-47

• GRE: Institution Code 7112 Department 4201

English scores:

For TOEFL, SFU's Institution Code is 0999, a departmental code is not required. Code for TOEFL results: Department code 01; Institution code 0999.

For IELTS, log in to the website of the IELTS test centre and click 'Apply for additional TRFs' in the left-hand menu of your results page. Fill out the application form online

In India, the British Council is able to transmit electronically to SFU. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores: Organization ID 2036 - Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.

For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office here: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply/applying/english-language.html.

Start by reviewing our admission requirements and begin to gather the required documents ahead of the application deadlines.

It's time to upload your documents to your online application. Your application advisor will provide you with a link to complete a Kira video assessment. Upon completion of the Kira assessment and when all your documents have been uploaded, your application will be considered complete and will enter the formal review process.

Application advice

Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.