The Master’s in Financial Data Analytics at
Ontario Tech University
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Ontario Tech University: Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-focused institution. It offers innovative programs in fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. With a dynamic learning environment, cutting-edge research facilities, and industry partnerships, Ontario Tech University equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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.
Aimed at working professionals, this unique graduate program trains students in both finance and related data analytic skills and is suitable for business graduates with or without an advanced mathematics background. 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. Banking and financial markets use information and analytics in creating a competitive advantage for their organizations. The need for professionals who can combine their finance and market expertise while supporting these emerging technologies is growing. Graduates of the MFDA will be trained in how to analyze financial data with data analytic skills including AI programming and applications.
The MFDA program includes eight courses and a choice of internship or project. The courses cover finance and data analytics skills applied to finance. It is a two-year full-time in-person program but can be accelerated to one year.
The MFDA is a GARP Academic Partner; the program curriculum equips students with the required knowledge to approach the Part I Exam of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional certification. Recognized in every major global market, the FRM is the leading certification for Risk Managers
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Program courses: Financial Management Investment Financial Econometrics Financial Derivatives Securities Financial Risk Management Business Analytics Programming and Data Processing Artificial Intelligence Programming
🏫About
Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University, located in Oshawa, Canada, is a modern and technology-driven institution at the forefront of innovation and research. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and industry collaborations, the university equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Ontario Tech University offers programs in engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, and more. It provides students with access to cutting-edge research facilities, entrepreneurship opportunities, and a supportive network of faculty and industry professionals.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
