Meet Andre C. Lewis, MFin ’14, Assistant Treasurer, PC Bank, on page 23

Master offinance

wheretheorymeetspractice

2 the rotman advantage

Strengths of the MFin Program 2

Where We Stand 3

What Sets Us Apart 4

6 the program

Program Overview 6

Class Profile 6

Industry Background 7

Your MFin Experience 8

10 breakthrough ideas

Where Theory Meets Practice 10

World-Class Faculty 12

An Intellectual Hub 16

18 your career

MFin Momentum 18

Career Services 19

A Powerful Network 22

24 centre of the action

Our Downtown Toronto Location 24

University of Toronto 25

26 getting in

What We Look For 26

Application Deadlines 27

Financing Your Rotman MFin 27

28 what’s next?

Connect in Person or Online 28

“the rotman mfin is for decision makers who understand and appreciate complex finance issues in a global context. bay street needs more of the sort of high-level finance professionals that the program is designed to produce.” ron lloyd, CEO, Credit Suisse Canada

The Rotman Master of Finance program is designed for finance professionals who want to sharpen their financial edge while maintaining their career momentum. Completed on a part-time basis over 20 months, the Rotman MFin offers theoretical and applied training in areas such as risk management, derivatives, fixed income and portfolio management. Canada’s premier finance program, the Rotman MFin will broaden your knowledge of finance and accelerate your career. The Financial Times ranks the Rotman School of Management in the top 10 worldwide for finance, and our faculty are ranked top ten for their research. Add to that our world-class research capabilities and our state-of-the-art building located in downtown Toronto, and you have an ideal place to enhance your leadership potential as a finance professional.

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where we stand

The Rotmanadvantage

THE FINANCIAL TIMES RANKS ROTMAN (January 2013)

#9

TOP 10 IN THE WORLD

FOR FINANCE

IN THE WORLD FOR MOST INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK RANKS ROTMAN (November 2012)

#1 FOR INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL

#9 IN THE WORLD FOR FACULTY RESEARCH

“ the rotman master of finance program is best in its class and sets a new standard for finance training. i am confident that the broad-based nature of the program, coupled with the school’s world-class faculty, will deliver the kind of candidate the business community requires.”

– Chak Raghunathan, Global Risk Manager, Apollo Management LP

Several key competitive advantages make the rotman mfin the premier program of its kind and the first choice for finance and finance industry-related professionals in Toronto:

globally renowned faculty Our top-ranked faculty boasts some of today’s top finance thought leaders, such as Professor John Hull, the world’s leading expert in derivatives, options and risk management. Rotman professors include prominent academics as well as seasoned industry professionals, delivering a curriculum that is practical, current and academically rigorous.

powerful network Small cohort based classes of highly-motivated students and a focus on teamwork will provide you with the foundations of a powerful, lifelong network of peers. The accomplished finance professionals who are drawn to the MFin program will enrich your learning and help you succeed long after graduation.

curriculum The courses were specifically developed for the program in consultation with the finance community, and provide some of the most comprehensive theoretical and practical finance training available. The content combines an in-depth understanding of financial markets with analytical and practical tools. As an Approved Provider of

Continuing Education (CE) with the CFA Institute, the Rotman MFin program qualifies as a CE activity for CFA charter holders, helping to connect students to the business community, and keeping students current on the finance issues of the day.

resources The BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab and its proprietary software applications — in demand by research and financial institutions worldwide — are available to MFin students throughout the program.

career enhancement The MFin program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to become a high-value decision maker. Your dedicated Career Services team will be focused on providing you with tailored support to help you steer your career in the direction you choose.

real-time application of learning Make an immediate impact in your workplace by putting into practice what you’ve learned.

location Part of the historic St. George campus of the University of Toronto, the Rotman School is situated just blocks away from Bay Street. Its central downtown location has allowed the School to develop close ties to industry.

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Theprogram

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The Rotman MFin program provides premier theoretical and applied training in finance. The curriculum supplements and extends beyond that of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and other professional finance designations. Typical MFin students have an undergraduate degree, and several years of work experience in a finance-related field.

MFin students bring a wealth of experience from the financial services industry into the classroom. They are able to study finance at a more advanced level than students in general business programs, and are able to apply their classroom training immediately to real life situations in the workplace.

program overview

mfin class profile CLASS OF 2013 AND 2014

7YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN FINANCE (CLASS AVERAGE)

FEMALE STUDENTS

30%CFA LEVEL I OR ABOVE

61%CFA CHARTERHOLDERS

43%AVERAGE AGE

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industry background CLASS OF 2013 AND 2014

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 38%

CORPORATE 32% AUDIT 9%

EQUITY RESEARCH 5%

INVESTMENT BANKING 5%

TRADING 5%

RETAIL ADVISORY 2%

COMMERCIAL BANKING 4%

master of finance course scheduleThe Rotman MFin program begins each year in late-August with Orientation and pre-program activities designed to get students back into an academic mindset. Classes are delivered part-time for 20 months, on Wednesday evenings and full days on alternating Saturdays. To accommodate long weekends without class, some classes are on consecutive Saturdays. Students follow a set curriculum of integrated courses.

CONVOCATION

Congratulations!

JULY

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

TERM 1 – FALL (17 WEEKS)

TERM 2 – SPRING (15 WEEKS)

TERM 3 – SUMMER(12 WEEKS)

ORIENTATION CONVOCATION

ORIENTATION

Welcome toRotman!

AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE

TERM 4 – FALL (17 WEEKS)

TERM 5 – SPRING (15 WEEKS)

MacroEconomicsfor Finance

Professionals

RSM 4113

Analysisof Fixed Income

Markets

RSM 4317

AdvancedAccounting

Topics for Finance

RSM 4220

CorporateFinance

and Valuation

RSM 4311

Derivatives

RSM 4312

RiskManagementand Financial

Institutions

RSM 4314

InvestmentBanking

RSM 4315

Investments

RSM 4323

Leadershipand Negotiations

for Finance

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Applicationof Derivative

Products

RSM 4322

AppliedPortfolio

Management

RSM 4318

Forecasting Risks and

Opportunities for Financial Securities

RSM 4319

FinancialReporting and

Financial StatementAnalysis

RSM 4216

Foundationsof Finance

RSM 4310

CONVOCATION

Congratulations!

JULY

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

TERM 1 – FALL (17 WEEKS)

TERM 2 – SPRING (15 WEEKS)

TERM 3 – SUMMER(12 WEEKS)

ORIENTATION CONVOCATION

ORIENTATION

Welcome toRotman!

AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE

TERM 4 – FALL (17 WEEKS)

TERM 5 – SPRING (15 WEEKS)

MacroEconomicsfor Finance

Professionals

RSM 4113

Analysisof Fixed Income

Markets

RSM 4317

AdvancedAccounting

Topics for Finance

RSM 4220

CorporateFinance

and Valuation

RSM 4311

Derivatives

RSM 4312

RiskManagementand Financial

Institutions

RSM 4314

InvestmentBanking

RSM 4315

Investments

RSM 4323

Leadershipand Negotiations

for Finance

RSM 4621

Applicationof Derivative

Products

RSM 4322

AppliedPortfolio

Management

RSM 4318

Forecasting Risks and

Opportunities for Financial Securities

RSM 4319

FinancialReporting and

Financial StatementAnalysis

RSM 4216

Foundationsof Finance

RSM 4310

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find out more

Rotman MFin: rotman.utoronto.ca/mfin

Note: On occasion, the curriculum may be altered to better reflect new developments in the financial markets. Courses and schedules are subject to approval by Rotman governance committees.

“ through the rotman mfin program, i broadened my understanding of the range of issues involved in asset management. this has allowed me to expand the contributions i can make for my employer and take on more responsibilities. clearly the rotman mfin has helped my career in finance by providing me with a greater depth of finance knowledge.”

– Susan Poole, MFin ’10, Director Derivatives, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Member of Rotman’s Financial Services Advisory Board

“ the rotman mfin program provides the best post-cfa training and education for experienced professionals in the country. you will be challenged by the country’s best professors, practitioners and students, and by graduation, you will have accelerated your career in the finance profession. no other canadian school can offer this.”

– Otto Yung, MFin ’09, CMA, CFA, PEng, Executive Director, Bluenorth Capital

bmo financial group finance research and trading labFinancial markets continue to grow exponentially in size and exposure. With increasing globalization, market and corporate developments require rapid, accurate, and in-depth analysis. To ensure its students remain competitive, the Rotman School runs its own renowned Finance Research and Trading Lab. This state-of-the-art facility combines some of the most advanced computer hardware with sophisticated financial analysis software and databases.

The Finance Research and Trading Lab will greatly enhance your training by providing you with access to worldwide information on fundamentals, research, news and prices. Simulations in the Lab use real-time information from global markets for the entire range of financial securities, giving you valuable experience to successfully carry out similar activities at work. The Lab also allows you to develop and use industry applications, and to interact with industry experts.

Some of its features include:• Data feeds from Bloomberg, Reuters 3000 Xtra, Thomson Reuters Eikon and FactSet;• Access to key research databases such as DataStream, ExecuComp, Reuters DealScan, Capital IQ, Morningstar Direct, SDC Platinum Global New Issues, I/B/E/S, Optionmetrics, NYSE TAQ and many more.

where theory meets practice

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rotman interactive traderThis breakthrough tool developed at the Rotman School uses simulation-based learning to teach different types of investment, trading, and hedging strategies. Participants tackle various investment challenges in a real-time trading environment. The software supports equity, fixed income, and derivatives products, and introduces students to case studies that test their ability to apply theory to practical situations.

The Rotman Interactive Trader is a cornerstone of the lab’s focus on interactive learning. Participants gain the ability to make good financial decisions in complex environments by taking account of, and managing, uncertainty about the future.

rotman portfolio managerThe Rotman Portfolio Manager is a sophisticated portfolio and risk management platform that links to the real-time data feeds in the Lab. The platform allows students to purchase and sell stocks, options, futures and fixed income investments from North American markets on a secure platform virtually identical to those used by finance professionals on Bay Street and Wall Street.

John HullCo-Director, Master of FinanceProfessor of Finance and Maple Financial Group Chair in Derivatives and Risk Management

PhD, Cranfield University

Author of Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives, Risk Management and Financial Institutions, and Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets. All three are widely used in trading rooms and business schools around the world.

Voted as the academic “who has made the biggest contribution to the derivatives industry in the last five years” at the 2006 Global Derivatives Conference in Paris.

In 2008, became the first honouree in The Professional Risk Managers International Association’s (PRMIA) History Makers Series.

Elected to the Fixed Income Hall of Fame by the Fixed Income Analysts Society.

In 2010, received a lifetime achievement award from Risk, one of the world’s leading financial risk management magazines.

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With a faculty that boasts some of today’s top thought leaders and world-class research capabilities, Rotman represents the pinnacle of academic achievement in finance today. Our professors have built a strong reputation for their ground-breaking research, their published work, and their authoritative insight into finance issues.

The Rotman faculty is ranked in the top 10 globally for their research by the Financial Times.

world-class finance faculty

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“ the rotman mfin was a fantastic learning experience. i was able to build a powerful, lifelong network of like-minded finance professionals and faculty. td securities promoted me from manager to vice-president just one month after graduation.”

– Richard Wong, MFin ’12, Vice-President, TD Securities

Alexandra MacKayAcademic Director, Master of FinanceSenior Lecturer in Finance

PhD, York University

Winner of the Professor of the Year Teaching Excellence Award, MBA (2002), the Roger and Nancy Martin Award for Excellence in Teaching (2000) and the Harvey Rorke Memorial Prize (1998).

A faculty member in the Finance area of the Rotman School since 1996, her research interests include efficiency of fixed income markets in Canada.

Peter ChristoffersenProfessor of FinancePhD Coordinator, Finance

PhD in Economics, University of Pennsylvania

Bank of Canada Fellow.

Author of Elements of Financial Risk Management.

Associate Editor of the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Financial Econometrics, and the Journal of Risk.

Winner of research awards from Q-Group, KPMG, the Montreal Exchange, and STOXX.

Former economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Member of the Model Validation Council at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC.

Heather-Anne IrwinAdjunct Professor of Finance

MBA, Schulich School of Business, York University

A capital markets veteran of 18 years, with expertise as an investment banker (both in finance and M&A) at Nesbitt Burns, as a new issue equity specialist (ECM) at both Nesbitt and TD Securities Inc., and in fixed income with Citicorp (New York) and Citibank Canada.

Founding president of Women in Capital Markets.

Has taught Finance at the Rotman School since 2003, and was named Professor of the Year twice, a Graduate Business Council award.

Named MFin Professor of the Year in 2010.

Alan WhitePeter L. Mitchelson/SIT Investment Associates Foundation Chair in Investment Strategy and Professor of Finance

PhD, University of Toronto

A former member of the Moody’s academic advisory panel and associate editor of The Journal of Derivatives.

Renowned for his work with Professor John Hull on stochastic volatility, as well as for the Hull-White interest rate model, used by financial institutions in trading rooms globally.

Research is predominantly in the analysis of funding value adjustments, liquidity risk and optimal executive compensation.

Jan Mahrt-SmithAssociate Professor of Finance

PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Arrived at Rotman in 2002 after teaching at the London Business School.

Founding co-director of the Rotman Master of Finance program, also teaches in the MBA, EMBA and PhD programs.

Research published in top finance journals, covering corporate finance and capital structure topics.

Developed and delivered executive education modules to Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Scotia, TD, and Corus Entertainment.

Has won several of Rotman’s top teaching prizes.

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Laurence BoothCIT Chair in Structured FinanceProfessor of Finance

DBA, Indiana University

Co-author of three major textbooks: International Business, Introduction to Corporate Finance and Corporate Finance.

Recipient of the Financial Post’s Leader in Management Education Award (2003).

Major research interests in corporate finance and the behaviour of regulated industries.

Tom McCurdyBonham Chair in International FinanceProfessor of FinanceFounder and director of the BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab

PhD, University of London (LSE)

An associate editor of the Journal of Financial Econometrics, he is also an associate fellow at the CIRANO Research Institute (Montreal).

Co-developer of the RIT market simulator and associated simulation-based learning cases.

Recent research includes forecasting the distribution of asset returns, jump and market crash risk, real-time identification of structural breaks, and model risk.

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Since 2007, the Rotman Master of Finance Speaker Series has given students and members of the local business community an opportunity to learn from some of today’s leading finance experts. The insights of these scholars and highly-regarded professionals have an extraordinary impact on audiences. The Rotman Master of Finance Speaker Series also qualify as Continuing Education (CE) activities for CFA charter holders.

an intellectual hub

Professor John Hull, Richard L. Sandor, CEO of Environmental Financial Products LLC, and Thomas Kloet, CEO of TMX Group, share the opening bell with members of the Rotman MFin program.

find out more

Rotman MFin Speaker Series events: rotman.utoronto.ca/events

richard cantorChief Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service

emanuel dermanDirector, Financial Engineering, Columbia University

pierre fleurentManaging Director, RBC Capital Markets

ned goodmanPresident and CEO, Dundee Corporation

marianne harrisManaging Director and President, Merrill Lynch Canada

jeffrey hookManaging Director,Focus Securities

john hullMaple Financial Group Chair of Derivatives and Risk Management;Professor of Finance, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

paul langillCEO, TD Securities, Senior Vice-President, TD Bank Group

sandy mcintyrePresident and CEO, Sentry Select

satish raiVice-Chair, TD Asset Management;Senior Vice-President, TD Bank Financial Group

jane roweSenior Vice-President, Teachers’ Private Capital

richard l. sandorChairman and CEO, Environmental Financial Products LLC

albert shumExecutive Vice-President, Bank of China (Canada)

alan whitePeter L. Mitchelson/SIT Investment Associates Foundation Chair in Investment Strategy;Professor of Finance, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

selected guest speakers to date

“ professionals seeking to stay current in a rapidly evolving financial landscape would do well to take advantage of the in-depth and cutting-edge training offered by the rotman master of finance program.”

– Greg Mills, Co-Head, Global Equities, RBC Capital Markets

Yourcareer

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Associate, Interest Rate Derivative Sales, CIBC, Toronto

PRIOR EDUCATION: Bachelor of Commerce, Queen’s University

mfin momentum career services

Earning an MFin at the Rotman School will position you to advance your career in finance or a finance-related field. Graduates from the program often continue their career in areas such as portfolio management, risk management, corporate finance, treasury and asset management. By mastering the business of finance as opposed to quantitative skills alone, MFin students provide a vital link between technical and non-technical employees in any financial institution. Their ability to understand and develop advanced financial models and strategies, and at the same time communicate with clients about real-world business needs, makes them highly valuable to employers.

Rotman MFin students are more than finance experts: they are tomorrow’s finance leaders.

The Master of Finance is for ambitious professionals who are looking to make the most of their career potential. In a competitive job market, it takes serious focus, drive and leadership skills to take your career to the next level. As one of the top ten finance schools in the world, the Rotman School is ideally positioned to help you achieve your best.

Our dedicated Career Services team will help you structure your career plan, and provide you with advice on how to position yourself in a competitive market. You will be equipped with a toolkit you can use to take ownership of and manage your professional development throughout your entire career.

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“ the mfin program is an ideal extension of my education and recent work experience. it is the perfect way to expand my education and industry knowledge while maintaining a career i truly enjoy.” Lindsay Sinclair, MFin ’14, CFA Vice-President, Fixed Income and Derivative Sales, Deutsche Bank, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: Traveling to Vancouver with classmates to compete in the final rounds of the National Investment Banking Competition.

other career offerings

One-on-one coaching24/7 online resourcesWorkshops & speaker events

Self-assessmentIndependent job search strategiesNetworking techniquesRésumé & cover letter reviews

Interview preparationBehavioural mock interviewsJob offer & negotiation advice

“ the rotman mfin program pays a great deal of attention to workshops held by career services. i received rigorous training in finance from faculty top-ranked in the world, and access to world-class career services.”

– Richard Gill, MFin ’12, Associate, Investment Banking, CIBC

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Senior Analyst, Valuation and Business Modelling, Ernst & Young LLP, Toronto

PRIOR EDUCATION: Bachelor of Commerce, McMaster University

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Senior Staff Accountant, Banking & Capital Markets, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP, Toronto

“ choosing the master of finance program has been a great decision for me because it has allowed me to take my career to the next level.”

Kedar Rindani, MFin ’14, CA Associate, Leadership Rotational Program, TD Bank Group, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: Being part of a team that represented Rotman at the final round of the National Investment Banking Competition in Vancouver.

PRIOR EDUCATION: Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Schulich School of Business, York University

ROTMAN INVOLVEMENT: Competed as a member of one of the 10 finalists teams from 156 teams in the National Investment Banking Competition in Vancouver

“ i chose the rotman mfin program because it offered opportunities to learn from highly respected and well recognized professors, and from peers with diverse experiences in the financial industry.”

Wen Lei, MFin ’14, CFA Manager, Asset and Liability Management, Manulife Financial, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: MFin ’14 class event at SPiN

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PRIOR EDUCATION: Bachelor in Finance, Concordia University, Montreal

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:Treasury Analyst, Transcontinental Inc., Montreal

PRIOR EDUCATION: Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Engineering, University of Toronto

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:Manager, Equity Derivatives Trading, TD Securities Trading Risk Service, TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto

“ the program has given me skills and insights that i’ve been able to apply at work immediately. i strongly recommend the rotman mfin to my colleagues in the industry.”

Truman Chen, MFin ’14, CFA Manager, Valuation and Business Modelling, Ernst & Young LLP, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: Winning Table Tennis Champion at our Inaugural Class Event at SPiN.

“ as an mfin student, you learn from the best in the field and interact with students who are seasoned professionals. you gain actionable insights and the technical skills needed to become an effective leader.”

Dissirama Lao Akpoboua, MFin ’14, CFA Analyst – Life Insurance Companies, Assuris, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: Honing career objectives with the help of the Rotman staff.

“ the program breadth and depth is truly exceptional, and it has allowed me to significantly accelerate my career trajectory into the u.s. capital markets.”

Michael Hayes, MFin ’14, CFA Associate, Investment & Corporate Banking, BMO Capital Markets, Chicago

Rotman Highlight: Simultaneously writing my wedding vows and completing my accounting assignment while flying back to Toronto.

PRIOR EDUCATION: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Guelph

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:Relationship Manager – Commercial Mid Market, BMO Bank of Montreal, Toronto

gabriela alcalde, MFin ’09Associate Director, Debt Capital Markets, Scotiabank

miranda fong, MFin ’13Manager, Group Risk Management, RBC

philip harrington, MFin ’10Vice-President & Portfolio Management, Canadian Equities, BMO Asset Management

jeff israel, MFin ’09Director, Investment Management, Sun Life Global Investments

irina issakova, MFin ’10Vice-President, Policy & Regulatory Risk, TD Asset Management

derek jenkin, MFin ’10Senior Business Consultant, Special Projects, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

sandy lam, MFin ’13Associate, Sales & Trading and Investment Banking Rotation Program, National Bank Financial

jay lee, MFin ’11Executive Director, Equity Sales Group, Morgan Stanley Canada

victor leung, MFin ’09Director, Treasury ALM, Scotiabank

vincent leung, MFin ’13Manager, Compliance, Sun Life Global Investments (Canada)

kevin mak, MFin ’10Director, Real-time Analysis and Investment Lab (RAIL), Stanford Graduate School of Business

yasir mallick, MFin ’11Senior Risk Manager, Ontario Power Generation

cindy neville, MFin ’09Investment Officer, Fixed Income Trader – Canada, MFS McLean Budden

susan poole, MFin ’10Director, Derivative Markets, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

marlon a. reid, MFin ’10Vice-President, Treasury Credit, Investment Banking, TD Securities

joe rooney, MFin ’10Vice-President, U.S. Institutional Business, Burgundy Asset Management

angela shim, MFin ’09Director, Product and Investment Management, Sun Life Global Investments

siyan tan, MFin ’13Assistant Portfolio Manager – TAA, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

richard wong, MFin ’12Vice-President, Asset Securitization, TD Securities

As a Rotman MFin graduate, you will join a tight-knit group of MFin alumni, most of whom work in Toronto’s financial centre. You will also become part of an extended alumni network of more than 26,500 business graduates of the University of Toronto.

Once you graduate, you’ll continue to be invited to speaking and social events that will allow you to learn about the latest developments in finance, and will keep you in touch with Rotman faculty, current students, and the tight-knit MFin alumni community.

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a powerful network

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THE ROTMAN ALUMNI NETWORK:

500 NEW ALUMNI GRADUATE EACH YEAR (OVER 13,000 ROTMAN ALUMNI IN TOTAL)

ALMOST

notable rotman mfin alumni

“ i chose the program because of the strength of the rotman brand, the world-class faculty who teach the program, and the quality of my classmates, who are the future leaders of the finance industry.”

Andre C. Lewis, MFin ’14, CFA Charterholder Assistant Treasurer, PC Bank, Toronto

Rotman Highlight: Being the referee of an intense table-tennis tournament at SPiN during our Spring class event.

PRIOR EDUCATION: Honours BA, Management, University of Toronto

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Director, Treasury, Manulife Bank/Manulife Financial, Toronto

ROTMAN INVOLVEMENT: MFin ’14 Class Representative

Centre of theaction

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bay street, canada’s business centre (15 MINUTE WALK FROM CAMPUS)

our proximity to canada’s business community gives rotman students a distinct advantage when it comes to in-person networking.

The Rotman School is located just blocks from Bay Street and the local business community, making it easy for you to get to work and immediately apply the lessons you learned in class. The School takes full advantage of its strategic location by drawing on a rich pool of finance leaders as teachers, mentors and speakers. A wide variety of academic and research partnerships exist between Rotman and the corporate world, making this an ideal place to learn a new way to think about business.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is recognized worldwide as Canada’s pre-eminent research university. Home to 77,000 students and 20,230 faculty and staff members, U of T has produced 108 spin-off companies with 4,000 employees and revenues of $800 million, as well as six Nobel Prize-winning graduates and the highest number of Rhodes Scholars of any Canadian university.

By graduating from Rotman, you leverage both the strengths of Canada’s premier MFin program and the international reputation of one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities. You also join an expansive network of over 13,000 Rotman alumni and 500,000 graduates of the University of Toronto.

our downtown toronto location university of toronto

find out more

University of Toronto utoronto.ca

THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO RANKS:

IN THE WORLD FOR RESEARCH OUTPUT 2012 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES#2

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UNIVERSITY OUTSIDE THE U.S. (AFTER OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE) 2012 NEWSWEEK COLLEGE RANKINGS REPORT#3 IN THE WORLD

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Toronto’s financial district and downtown core

financing your rotman mfin

Domestic students are eligible to borrow the full cost of the program through the Professional Student Loan Plans and the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program. Rotman pays the interest on the loan while you are in the program.

The earlier you apply, the greater your chance to secure an entrance award.

ROTMAN PAYS THE INTEREST ON YOUR STUDENT LOAN

$10,000 –$20,000 IN ENTRANCE AWARDS

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The Master of Finance program is for highly motivated finance-related professionals in the Toronto area who are seeking to accelerate their careers and become leaders in the industry. See our website for more of what we’re looking for, and how to apply.

what we look for

find out more

Admissions criteria, what we look for, program fees, information on financing your MFin, how to apply: rotman.utoronto.ca/mfin

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key ingredients

INTELLECTUALABILITY

WORKEXPERIENCE

PEOPLESKILLS+ +

• Recognized 4-Year Undergraduate Degree: minimum B average in the final year• GMAT or GRE score or CFA Level III or UFE passed for CA designation

• Work Experience: minimum two years of full-time work experience in finance or finance-related field

• Essays: 3 written essays• References: 2 professional references• Interview: by invitation

English Language Proficiency: • TOEFL or IELTS score required for non-English language degrees

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Master of FinanceDecember 1January 31April 15June 8 (final deadline)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

You do not have to write the GMAT or GRE before you begin the application process. GMAT or GRE scores, transcripts and letters of reference may be submitted after the deadline, following submission of the application. Please note there is an application fee.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

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