Mar 14, 2025  
University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026

Master of Financial Management (Business)


The Master of Financial Management (MFM) prepares professional accountants or other finance professionals who want to become financial managers and aspire to the roles of Controller, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer.

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of 39 units in coursework, including a 6-unit capstone course.

Coursework (33 units)


  • Eight 3-unit MFM electives chosen from an approved list

Capstone Course (6 units)


Ethics Requirement


The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is met with an in-person version of the INT D 710  course completed during the program orientation.

Professional Development Requirement


Students in the Master of Financial Management program fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement through their program.

Length of Program


Students enrolled in the MFM program can complete the requirements in two years. 

The maximum time to complete the course-based MFM program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.