Master's in Strategic Management & Finance
A specialized program for strategic financial leadership. It integrates core management principles with advanced corporate finance, focusing on international strategy and brand valuation. Graduates are prepared for CFO and strategic leadership roles in large enterprises.
Credential
MASTER
Duration
2 Years
Credits
60 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
A specialized program for strategic financial leadership. It integrates core management principles with advanced corporate finance, focusing on international strategy and brand valuation. Graduates are prepared for CFO and strategic leadership roles in large enterprises.
Offered through the Management Studies within the School of Business, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 8181 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8182 | Core | Business Communications Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8183 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8184 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8185 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8186 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8187 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8188 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8189 | Core | Business Law Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 8190 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9191 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9192 | Core | Operations Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9193 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9194 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9195 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9196 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9197 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9198 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9199 | Core | International Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 9200 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the Master's in Strategic Management & Finance are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
CFO, Strategy Director, Investment Banker.
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 – $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Eligible (PGWP Pathway)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics. High mathematical proficiency. Statement of purpose focused on strategic career goals. Two professional or academic references. Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent required.
Minimum Admission Grade:
3.0
Language Proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80. See International Requirements.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Alan Bouchard
Assistant Professor
Kenneth Lavoie
Assistant Professor
Francis Hernandez
Associate Professor