Get the competitive edge for your finance career
"There is a dramatic increase in the need for experts in risk management and compliance. This program will produce the specialized talent that the finance industry demands."
- Richard Nesbitt, CEO of Global Risk Institute for Financial Services and former Chief Operating Officer of CIBC
Program
Real-world results
Offered over eight months, the MFRM program is designed to prepare ambitious recent graduates and young professionals for careers in risk management and finance. All course are developed with practitioner input.
Master of Financial Risk Management class profile
MFRM classes consist of students progressing straight from undergraduate studies and early career professionals with a few years of related work experience. All students have a strong quantitative background, with studies in subjects such as business/commerce, engineering and economics. Classes are a mix of domestic students and international student representing a number of countries. A number of international students have previously studied in Canada.
Average Age
Range 20-28
23 
58% 
42%
714
Average GMAT/GRE
Not required for admission.
Average based on scores from 23% of admitted class.
Average Undergrad GPA
3.7
47%
of the class is working towards a professional designation such as CFA or FRM
Countries represented
Hong Kong
India
Kazakhstan
Pakistan
Saudia Arabia
Slovenia
Fast-track into the finance industry
Located just blocks from Canada's business centre and part of the University of Toronto, the Rotman School is ideally positioned to help you connect with top employers. As a student of the program, you’ll work closely with our staff to achieve your career goals, and to develop the self-marketing tools and strategies that will benefit you throughout your professional life.
"In terms of the caliber of the class, you just need to look at my fellow students and what they’re doing now. They’re working in some prestigious institutions – the major banks, the central bank and insurance companies. They’re all covered."
-Jie (Jacky) Chen, MFRM '17, Investment Risk Analyst, OP Trust
Welcome to the Rotman community
As part of the Rotman MFRM class, you will find yourself challenged and motivated to excel by the calibre of your classmates — peers who will become your lifelong network of friends and business contacts.
As part of the Rotman family, you will also have opportunities to interact with our powerful network of students and alumni who are working professionals and leaders in the finance community.
Student life begins at Rotman with an orientation event. You'll learn about Rotman, meet your classmates, and get to know what you should expect from your MFRM experience.