Overview

Develop the strengths a fast-moving economy demands – and leading organizations are looking for – in this intensive, ten-month full-time program.

Over the past decade, changes across the global financial system have created a growing demand for professionals who can define, assess and manage risk.

The Financial Risk Management programme from University of Toronto is a focused degree designed for quantitatively-strong students eager to hone their skills for the innovation-focused economy.

Career

Located just blocks from Canada's business centre and part of the University of Toronto, the Rotman School is ideally positioned to help you connect with top employers. As a student of the program, you’ll work closely with your coach to achieve your career goals, and to develop the self-marketing tools and strategies that will benefit you throughout your professional life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Derivative Models for Risk Management

Regulation of Financial Institutions

Operational Risk

Advanced Investments

Innovations in Financial Technology

Risk Management Project

Topics in Financial Risk

Credit Risk

Probabilistic Modeling for Risk-Informed Decisions

Macroeconomics for Financial Risk Management Professionals

Financial Markets, Risk and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management View 7 other Masters in Risk Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree:

Minimum B average required across courses in the final year but most students admitted will have a considerably higher GPA.

Quantitative proficiency:

Evidence of a high level of proficiency (a GPA of at least 3.0) in quantitative subjects such as calculus, linear algebra, statistics and econometrics is required. I

Prerequisite courses:

Before the program begins in September, applicants must have completed prerequisite courses in the following areas: Foundations of Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Derivatives, Investments.

Two academic references

Work experience

Work experience is not required for this program.

Technological requirements

Prior to starting the program, all admitted students must complete a four-week Python for Business Course that will be offered by the Rotman School of Management. The course is to ensure everyone in the program has a minimum base level ability with Python. It will consist of two tests and a guided capstone project. The course is a beginner to moderate level. Students can expect to commit six hours to the course over four weeks. The course and capstone must be completed by the end of June.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39850 CAD / year

≈ 39850 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19925 CAD / year

≈ 19925 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Rotman School strives to recruit the best candidates to its programs, and is committed to helping you afford your education. Please visit our website for a list of our current funding opportunities.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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