Structure & Curriculum
Discover the difference between our two program streams to complete the MBA in Investment Management.
Two program streams
Choose the right program for your qualifications. See a complete list of admission requirements for each option.
MBA in Investment Management (3 years) - SUSPENDED for Fall 2024 -
The MBA in Investment Management continues to offer the regular 3-year program (57 credits) for candidates without work experience or a background in finance or a related field.
MBA in Investment Management - Accelerated Option (2 years)
The new Accelerated Option (45 credits) is for candidates who either have a bachelor’s degree in finance or in a related field and a minimum of two cumulative years of work experience. If you have already completed the CFA I, this is considered an additional asset.
Earn your degree while working full-time
Flexible hours
You get the benefits of a full-time program with the flexibility of a part-time one. Classes are held weekday evenings and all-day Saturday, giving you the flexibility to work either full- or part-time, and take advantage of our co-op opportunities.
Program schedule
There is only one intake per year. Both regular and accelerated options start in the Fall and end in the Winter.
*Graduation occurs in the spring.
In order to graduate, you must:
Complete all 45 credits and graduate with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Compare the curriculum of the program streams:
MBA in Investment Management (3 years)
First year of coursework
GIIM 610 Economics (3 credits)
GIIM 613 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management I (1.5 credits)
GIIM 616 Quantitative Techniques (3 credits)
GIIM 617 Corporate Finance (1.5 credits)
GIIM 611 Financial Statement Analysis I (3 credits)
GIIM 614 Security Valuation in the Domestic and International Environment (3 credits)
GIIM 633 Investment Law and Ethics (3 credits)
GIIM 615 CFA Level I Preparation Week (first week of May) (1.5 credits)
Second year of coursework
GIIM 618 Seminar in Corporate Finance (3 credits)
GIIM 620 Financial Statement Analysis II (3 credits)
GIIM 621 Fixed Income Analysis (1.5 credits)
GIIM 622 Derivatives (3 credits)
GIIM 623 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management II (1.5 credits)
GIIM 624 Analysis of Equity Investments (3 credits)
GIIM 625 CFA Level II Preparation Week (first week of May) (0 credits)
GIIM 635 Financial modeling (1.5 credits) – Optional: Students can take this course at no extra cost in lieu of the current excel work shop.
Third year of coursework
GIIM 626 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
GIIM 637 Strategic Management (3 credits)
GIIM 653 Seminar in Investment Analysis and Management (3 credits)
GIIM 655 Socially Responsible & Sustainable Investment (3 credits)
GIIM 619 Marketing Management (3 credits)
GIIM 631 Asset Allocation and Performance Measurement (3 credits)
GIIM 654 Seminar in International Investment Analysis and Management (3 credits)
GIIM 636 Alternative Investments (1.5 credits)
GIIM 634 CFA Level III Preparation Week (first week of May) (0 credits)
MBA in Investment Management - Accelerated Option (2 years)
First year of coursework
- GIIM 616 Quantitative Techniques (3 credits)
- GIIM 618 Seminar in Corporate Finance (3 credits)
- GIIM 620 Financial Statement Analysis II (3 credits)
- GIIM 621 Fixed Income Analysis (1.5 credits)
- GIIM 626 Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
- GIIM 696 Soft Skills Workshop (6 credits, Fall and Winter)
- GIIM 622 Derivatives (3 credits)
- GIIM 623 Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management II (1.5 credits)
- GIIM 624 Analysis of Equity Investments (3 credits)
- GIIM 633 Investment Law and Ethics (3 credits)
- GIIM 635 Financial modeling (1.5 credits)
- GIIM 696 Soft Skills Workshops (6 credits, Fall and Winter)
Second year of coursework
GIIM 626 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
GIIM 637 Strategic Management (3 credits)
GIIM 653 Seminar in Investment Analysis and Management (3 credits)
GIIM 655 Socially Responsible and Sustainable Investment (3 credits)
GIIM 619 Marketing Management (3 credits)
GIIM 631 Asset Allocation and Performance Measurement (3 credits)
GIIM 654 Seminar in International Investment Analysis and Management (3 credits)
GIIM 636 Alternative Investments (1.5 credits)
