Master of Financial Data Analytics at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Master of Financial Data Analytics (MFDA) aims to train highly qualified finance professionals with the computational skills essential for success in today's ever-changing financial markets. Applicants to the MFDA can be from a variety of educational backgrounds, from business, economics and finance, to mathematics, computer science, information technology and other quantitative areas. There is an immense amount of data created every day, and the financial industry has benefited the most from data analytics.

Faculty: Business and Information Technology | Duration: 16 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September and January | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The MFDA program includes eight courses and a choice of internship or project.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate studies , MFDA applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements: While applicants may hold any four-year undergraduate degree (or its 3-year equivalent from a recognized institution in countries where it is the accepted practice), preference is given to applicants whose undergraduate degree is in the field of business, economics, finance, information technology, computer science, modelling and computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, actuarial science, or other quantitative fields. While not required, GMAT/GRE/CFA Level 1 may be recommended to strengthen your application or in lieu of GPA requirement. A statistics course is required. Linear algebra and calculus are highly recommended. If applicable, a minimum score of 7 on the IELTS or 100 on the TOEFL.

Graduate intakes: January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027, depending on the programme.

Graduate applications are submitted online through OUAC. Master's deadlines (domestic / international): September 2027 entry: MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MA/MEd Education, MEng programmes and Social Media Communication May 1, 2027 / April 1, 2027; MASc programmes April 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; MHSc (thesis), MSc Computer Science, Materials Science, Modelling and Computational Science, Applied Bioscience, MA Criminology February 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; Nursing (MScN) February 1, 2027 (domestic only); Forensic Psychology (MSc) December 1, 2026. January 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes September 1, 2026; MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MEd and MEng programmes November 1, 2026 domestic / October 1, 2026 international. May 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes January 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international; MEd (online) February 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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