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Master of science (MSc) – Financial Engineering

“The courses in this future-oriented specialization are constantly being updated! This is important. The Master’s program guarantees that I will have the cutting-edge expertise employers are looking for.”

– Neila Bouchelaghem, Master’s student

Certain programs at HEC Montréal have a limited number of places available. For these programs, the School cannot guarantee that all eligible applicants will be admitted.

Application deadlines

Fall	Winter	Summer
March 1	September 15	No admission

Check our Academic Calendar for more information.

International Applicants
On account of the waiting period (between 1 and 5 months) involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply for the fall term only.

Eligibility Criteria

Where were you educated?

You must hold an undergraduate degree (at least 90 credits) or a degree deemed equivalent by the program administration.
An undergraduate degree in one of the following fields is preferred: business administration (BBA), actuarial science, finance, engineering, mathematics, economics, pure or applied sciences.
You must have obtained a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.3, or the GPA required by the original university for admission to a graduate program, if the latter is higher.

You must hold a university degree recognized by the State giving access to a master’s program at your original university.

Note that a baccalaureate or bachelor's degree including a technological diploma (BTS, DTS or DUT) is not eligible.

A university degree in one of the following fields is preferred: business administration (BBA), actuarial science, finance, engineering, mathematics, economics, pure or applied sciences.
You have obtained, for all years of university, an average of at least 12 out of 20 or the minimum GPA required by the University of origin for an admission into a graduate program.

Completing an admission test (GRE, TAGE MAGE or GMAT) is not required for this specialization.

You must have earned as a minimum a general license or bachelor diploma accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education after a minimum of 3 years of university studies (180 ECTS).

Note that RNCP-labeled titles, the University Bachelor of Technology (BUT), as well as the baccalaureate and bachelor's degree including a technological diploma (BTS or DUT) are not eligible.

A diploma in one of the following fields is preferred: business administration (BBA), actuarial science, finance, engineering, mathematics, economics, pure or applied sciences.
You must have obtained an average of at least 12 out of 20 for all years of university.

Completing an admission test (GRE, TAGE MAGE or GMAT) is not required for this specialization.

Language Requirements

Have advanced proficiency in English when applying.
If you have an intermediate-advanced level proficiency, you will have to take the course Business English – Advanced from your first year of studies.

Note that the labour market in Quebec, and particularly in Montreal, generally requires a good knowledge of French. Students who do not have the requisite level of proficiency in that language are strongly encouraged to take qualifying courses in business French.

Supporting documents

For the supporting documents, see the steps of preparing an application.

Program details

Type

Master's

Level

Graduate

Credits

45 Credits

Schedule

Full time
Part time

Time

Day
Evening
Week-end

Instruction mode

On-site
100% distance
Blended
Blended

Location

Downtown
Côte-des-Neiges

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