$14,670 /Yr
Online
On-campus
full_time
Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Financial Services
- Dalhousie University offers an MBA in Financial Services for a duration of 2 years.
- It is blended programs that are a mix of online study blended with on-campus offered on a full-time basis.
- It is also a research-based program consisting of a capstone course, held during the summer session.
- The University provides 3 types of MBA programs:
- MBA in Financial Services
- Corporate Residency MBA
- MBA Partnership
- The course comprises 3 months of online study followed by a 2-5 day face-to-face session delivering practical, relevant, and experiential real-world learning in different cities in Canada.
- In this program, students have to take 10 core MBA courses plus 4 financial services courses which are:
- Investments and Money Management
- Global Markets and Institutions
- Risk Management for Financial Institutions
- Legal Aspects of Governance and Risk Management
- It develops the skills and knowledge needed for advancement in the financial services industry in Dal's award-winning online/blended MBA FS program.
- University gives the flexibility to students to complete the degree in 30 months or in 7 years.
- Students get a dynamic and interactive online learning environment to increase critical analysis, decision-making skills, deepen their understanding.
- The full-time program begins in June, while part-time students typically start in January or August.
- The Faculty of the department provide live classrooms, tutorials, adobe connect, and skype sessions, ensuring rich personal connections with their professors and class participants.
- The department consists of 23 fulltime faculty members and 70 postgraduate students and the program is accredited by AACSB International.
- Rowe School of Business offers 2 specialized, part-time blended online-classroom degrees, in financial services or leadership, for students who are already employed.
- It also provides a practical and real-world approach that begins at the very top of the school, with award-winning expert teachers who bring tangible industry experience to the classroom.
- Job opportunities after MBA Financial Services are Accounting Manager, Manager Consultants, etc and the average salary goes up to 73,800 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $2025 | $2025 |
| Total Fees | $14670 | $14670 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 615 | 800 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree recognized by Dalhousie University.
- The minimum requirement is a B average (GPA 3.0 on a 4.3 scale).
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students must have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- In some exceptional cases, a minimum of 10 years of relevant management experience may be acceptable.
- Students having experience with spreadsheet software (such as Microsoft Excel) will help to apply for the program.
Others:
Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have completed the following requirement:
- If students apply without a degree, they will need to create a portfolio of the learning that they have achieved through formal education or training, workplace experience, or other activities.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.