Universities / Université Laval
Maîtrise en sciences de l'administration – ingénierie financière (MSc Financial Engineering) (MSc IF)
A French-language master's in financial engineering covering econometrics, computational finance, derivatives, stochastic simulation, machine learning and risk, ending with a project or integration internship.
What you’ll study
Core
- Econometrics
- Computational finance (basic and advanced)
- Equity markets and portfolio management
- Derivatives
- Stochastic simulation
- Economic theory of finance
- Data analysis and quantitative risk management
- Machine learning in finance
- Probabilistic models in management
- Final project (GSF-6504) or integration internship (GSF-6505)
Electives
- AI, advanced finance and data analysis/programming courses (9 credits)
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Before you apply
- Background
- Bachelor's in administration, science, engineering, mathematics or related; average 3.00-3.21/4.33 may apply
- Maths
- differential calculus; linear algebra; vector geometry
- Programming
- Programming (IFT-1004 or equivalent)
- English
- Strong French required (test or FLS-2093); English reading strongly recommended
- Other
- CV and ~2-page motivation letter
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After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Portfolio management analyst, Risk management analyst, Modelling analyst/consultant, Financial engineering specialist
- Employers
- Insurance companies, Investment management firms, Financial institutions, Government ministries
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.