The MBA(FS) program is a masters level degree program specifically tailored to the Financial services sector of the business world. There are several streams designed specifically for various banking and insurance institutions. The links to the left will take you to the external websites for our partners in these streams.

In partnership with these well established banking and insurance educational institutions we provide you with excellent learning potential. The combination of our exceptional faculty and the real life experience of our partners we provide the best MBA program in the country.

Program highlights

Through the program, students will gain:

• a detailed understanding of key issues faced by senior managers of financial institutions;
• a grasp of concepts and skills utilized in an efficient and effective financial institutions;
• a comprehensive look at the industry through the discussions with other students representing the major financial institutions;
• the ability to make the most effective use of the resources available to managers, and to develop solid relationships with clients;
• an enhanced ability to anticipate future trends so that managers can adjust their strategies to changing conditions;
  a better ability to understand the broad-based skills necessary to run a large business. This adds to and complements the functional training and experience developed through progression within the work environment;
  
• an enhanced ability to envision and manage the environment of change, which is a continuing dynamic in today’s business climate;
• broader knowledge of business in general, enabling managers to better run their own business while incorporating information and innovation from all business environments. This will also enhance the recognition of potential strategic partnerships within the business community.

The Dalhousie MBA (Financial Services) degree is designed to provide enhanced management skills to managers in the financial services industry by furthering their abilities to exercise leadership and make sound business decisions, honing their analytical skills, and sharpening their judgment in managerial and client service roles. This program will broaden the horizons of financial managers by exposing them to business concepts with applications inside and outside the industry, thereby enhancing performance in their present positions and increasing their scope of career opportunities. Successful applicants will be able to integrate their new knowledge into everyday job responsibilities, on a course-by-course basis, in their existing positions, and as their careers progress within the financial services industry.