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Master of science (MSc) – Financial Engineering

Structure

Thesis stream Supervised project stream
7 courses (21 credits) 12 courses (36 credits)
Research Workshop
Thesis (24 credits)
 
Total: 45 credits
Supervised Project: organizational intervention mandate, academic case study, specific research mandate or expert opinion (9 credits)

Total: 45 credits
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Program length: 16-24 months (excluding preparatory phase)

Candidate from another domain
Undergraduate preparatory courses (3 credits) may be imposed by the Academic Advisor if prior learning does not meet specialization requirements. You have one year to take these courses, preferably at the start of your studies. See the structure below for the non-exhaustive list of courses.

Select a Stream 

Compulsory courses of the specialization

6 credits

FINA 60201A
FINA 60206A

Compulsory Methodology Course

3 credits

MATH 60646A

Optional Specialization Courses

Bloc 1 – Min. 6 credits, max. 9 credits

MATH 60601
MATH 60610A
MATH 60633A
MATH 80680A

Bloc 2 – Maximum 3 credits

FINA 60202A
FINA 60204A
FINA 60212A
MATH 60837A
MATH 80614A

Elective course

Maximum 3 credits

Choose one 3-credit course among the courses offered in the MSc, including those of the specialization, or the PhD programs. You may take up to 3 Master's program course credits from another university. Courses from another university have to be approved by the academic advisor.

Compulsory Course of the Program

3 credits

Compulsory activities

24 credits

RECH 66218A
RECH 66248A

Strongly recommended activities

ATEL 66242A

Specialization preparation courses

Maximum 15 credits

FINA 20203A
FINA 20205A
FINA 20210A
MATH 20604A
MATH 60699A

Compulsory Courses of the Specialization

24 credits

FINA 60201A
FINA 60202A
FINA 60204A
FINA 60206A
MATH 60610A
MATH 60633A
MATH 60837A

Compulsory Methodology Course

3 credits

MATH 60646A

Elective Courses

6 credits

Choose two 3-credit courses among the courses offered in the MSc or the PhD programs. You may take up to 3 Master's program course credits from another university. Courses from another university have to be approved by the academic advisor.

Compulsory Course of the Program

3 credits

Compulsory activities

9 credits

INDV 66202A

Strongly recommended activities

ATEL 66242A

Specialization preparation courses

Maximum 15 credits

FINA 20203A
FINA 20205A
FINA 20210A
MATH 20604A
MATH 60699A

 
Program details
Type
Master's
Level
Graduate  
Credits  
45 Credits
Schedule
  • Full time
  • Part time
Time
  • Day
Instruction mode
  • On-site
Location
  • Côte-des-Neiges

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