Because of the research intensive nature of the M.Sc. in Finance program and the need for individual student supervision at the thesis stage, enrolment is currently limited to five students per year. There has also been an increase in demand for entrance into the program over the past few years. The faculty is concerned that graduates from the program should be of a high quality both in terms of their innate abilities as well as the training they receive. Therefore, admission into the program is highly competitive.
To be considered for the 2009 - 2010 academic year, please ensure that you meet the entrance requirements and that you submit all the listed application-related documents to the address below postmarked by December 15, 2008. For international students, please refer to the accompanying pamphlet for additional application information.
Entrance Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field, with a major or substantial number of classes in Finance.
- A minimum score of 500 on the GMAT or 1000 on the GRE (composite of quantitative and verbal scores).
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 75% over the last two years of study.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to obtain a minimum score of 550 on TOEFL (or 213 for the computerized version).
- At least 6 credit units (1 year) of Statistics and 3 credit units (1/2 year) of Calculus; a course in econometrics and Linear Algebra is required.
Required Documents*
- A completed application form ( GSR 100 ). Please note that the Graduate online application is now available. If you would like to apply online please visit the following website: http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/get_ready.php.
- A statement indicating why you wish to pursue an M.Sc. in Finance.
- A copy of your resume
- Three (3) letters of reference ( GSR 101 ).
- A non-refundable $75.00 application fee(1). This should be in the form of a certified cheque or money order - in Canadian funds - made payable to the University of Saskatchewan. Alternatively, the application fee may also be paid to the College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) by Visa or MasterCard. If you choose to pay your fee this way you must use the Credit Card Authorization Form. Please specify what type of credit card you are using and that you are applying for the M.Sc. in Finance program. (Authorization Form)
- Official transcripts from previous institutions at which either coursework was taken or degrees were obtained.
Note: Conditional admission may be possible for students that have a deficiency in preparatory coursework provided they satisfactorily complete the necessary coursework either immediately prior to or during the first year of the program.
*Forms GSR 100 and GSR 101 are included in the package.
(1) The non-refundable application fee will increase from $50.00 to $75.00 on September 1, 2007.