Admissions

Application requirements

Undergraduate degree and any additional academic qualifications

• Upload complete record of study from each university-level institution attended to date.
• Transcripts must include all courses and grades for each year attended.
• For universities with no stated graduation year on transcripts, upload the actual diploma as well as the transcripts.
• McGill transcripts need not be uploaded.
• Transcripts in a language other than English or French require certified English or French translation.
• Admitted applicants must provide signed and sealed official transcripts from all schools attended.
• After decision deadline, admitted students will receive mailing instructions for transcript submission.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please prepare a CV that includes:

• Your employment history, if any, in reverse chronological order.
• Indicate your title, dates of employment, and whether you worked part-time or full-time, or as an intern.
• Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degrees earned.
• We welcome and encourage submission of any other relevant information.
• The CV should be no more than one page.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

All applicants—except those with a graduate or undergraduate degree from any Canadian University—must complete the GMAT or GRE. When registering for a test, please request that the results be sent directly to McGill University:

• GMAT Institution Code: 58H-MN-66
• GRE Institution Code: 0935

English Proficiency Tests: TOEFL and IELTS

If English is not your native language and you haven't completed a degree in an English-speaking country, you must take either the TOEFL or IELTS.

• Only tests taken at Test Centers are accepted; at-home tests are not valid.
• If you've earned a degree in a non-English speaking country but studied in English, you may be exempt. Check McGill's English Language Proficiency requirements for other exemptions.
• When registering for a test, send your results electronically to McGill University: TOEFL Institution Code: 0935.
• For IELTS, use the IELTS Results Service with McGill University's address: Name: McGill University, Address: 688 Sherbrooke St. W, Suite 760. Montreal QC, H3A 0B8 Canada
• Note that you can't upload your results, and paper copies won't be accepted.
• IELTS processing time is 14-30 business days, while TOEFL processing time is 10-20 business days.
• If you don't see your test scores within this timeframe, contact us via the inbox/chat function on your applicant portal.

To determine other cases in which you may be exempt, please review the McGill English Language Proficiency requirements.

Essay

Please complete the following questions on separate pages and upload as one PDF document in the Graduate Admission System.

• Explain why you intend to pursue your master’s in finance studies at this time (maximum 500 words).
• Explain how the Desautels Masters of Management in Finance program will help you achieve your professional goals (maximum 500 words).

Letters of reference

Candidates must provide two letters of reference from individuals who have been directly responsible for evaluating their performance and potential. On the application form, you must provide the names and email addresses of two referees who can evaluate your abilities. You may send this recommendation form to referees for completion, or the referees may choose to write their own recommendation letters. Once your application has been submitted, McGill will contact these referees directly and ask them to upload their references.

Note: Referees may upload a reference letter as a PDF or Word document. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that referees submit their recommendations in a timely manner.

Application fee

A non-refundable fee of CAD $132.90 must accompany each application. Applications cannot be submitted without this fee. This sum must be paid by credit card.

Admission process

Learn how to apply

This tutorial video illustrates the steps for using the Graduate Applicant portal when applying. For more information on the application process, visit the Applying to McGill page. 

Apply to the MMF program

We strongly recommend you read through the application requirements before starting your application.

Step 1: Submitting your application on the Graduate Admission System (Summer Admission)

Application fee: CAD $132.90 (non-refundable), payable by credit card when you submit the application. (Make sure you select the Summer term).

After your application has been received, an email will be sent to you with your McGill ID number.

Step 2: Uploading supporting documents

All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format directly to the Graduate Admission System. Read the following information and instructions on how to upload supporting documents:

• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • GMAT Institution Code: 58H-MN-66
  • GRE Institution Code: 0935
• English Proficiency Tests: TOEFL and IELTS
  • TOEFL Institution Code: 0935
  • IELTS Results Service Account
    Name: McGill University
    Address: 688 Sherbrooke St. W, Suite 760. Montreal QC, H3A 0B8 Canada
• Essay
  Answer the essay questions
• Letters of reference
• MMF Recommendation Form

Next steps

Admission to the program is competitive and based on a number of requirements; be assured your application will receive serious consideration. Because we process applications as they are received, we strongly suggest that prospective students submit their applications as early as possible.

Interview

After a preliminary review of their file, a candidate may be invited for an interview. Interviews are primarily conducted virtually for international and non-Montreal students, and in-person for local students. We would like to highlight the importance of the interview process: It not only helps the admissions committee to better understand your background and objectives—it is also an important opportunity for you to ask key questions to ensure that the MMF at McGill-Desautels is the right program for you. Following the interview, your file will be forwarded to and evaluated by the Master’s Admissions Committee.

Admitted candidates

Candidates who are accepted by the Admissions Committee will have a specific amount of time to accept the offer and secure a place in the MMF program. In order to accept the offer, the accepted candidate must log onto the Graduate Admission System and pay a non-refundable deposit of CAD $5,000. For any questions, please contact us at mmf [at] mcgill.ca.

Deferred admission

Deferring admission for one year may be considered in exceptional cases upon evidence of extenuating circumstances. A written request should be submitted to us at mmf [at] mcgill.ca. If approved, students wishing to defer their admission will be required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit in order to secure their place for the following year.

Non-Canadian applicants are advised to contact their home country's Canadian Embassy prior to the start date of their desired program. Students from some countries may have additional requirements for visas and medical examinations.