Boost your resumé with a specialty credential in finance geared toward one of Canada’s fastest-growing industries. In the two-year in-depth Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program, you’ll acquire financial literacy, a strong foundation in investment analysis and portfolio management, and an understanding of business and financial law. Once you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take on roles such as financial planner, and financial or investment analyst.
Excellent job prospects
The financial industry is seeing a lot of hiring activity across all sectors, with an expected 22,300 job openings in Canada between 2019 and 2028,* and professionals who have the financial skills to support business growth are in high demand. Financial analysts are especially in demand as companies look to these experts to help identify opportunities for growth.
Get certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst
Graduates of the Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program are qualified to write the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst, the highest distinction in the investment management profession and an internationally recognized designation. As a CFA, you’ll stand out to employers and have instant credibility.
*Source: Job Bank Canada
Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 1235* | Principles of Introductory Financial Accounting I and II (see note (1) below) | 3.00 |
| FINC 1231* | Business Mathematics (see note (2) below) | 3.00 |
| CMNS 1115 | Practical Writing | 3.00 |
| CSIS 1190 | Excel for Business | 3.00 |
| BLAW 1320 | Introductory Business Law | 3.00 |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| FINC 2300* | Personal Finance I (CFP) | 3.00 |
| BUSN 2429* | Business Statistics I | 3.00 |
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Select one of the following two options: (see note (3) below) |
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| FINC 2340* | Corporate Finance | 3.00 |
| Introduction to Corporate Finance | 3.00 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| FINC 3305 | International Financial Management | |
| FINC 3300 | Personal Finance II (CFP) | 3.00 |
| FINC 3390* | Security Analysis (CFP) | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3370 | Income Tax I (CFP) | |
| ACCT 3410 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.00 |
| Select one of the following two options: | ||
| FINC 4340 | Investment Management Techniques | 3.00 |
| FINC 4360 | Portfolio Management Techniques | 3.00 |
| Select five courses from the following options: | ||
| FINC 3370 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3.00 |
| MARK 3500 | Financial Services Marketing | 3.00 |
| ACCT 3470 | Income Tax II | 3.00 |
| BLAW 3730 | Corporate and Financial Planning Law | 3.00 |
| FINC 4340 | Investment Management Techniques | 3.00 |
| FINC 4360 | Portfolio Management Techniques | 3.00 |
| FINC 4370 | Financial Planning Capstone (CFP) | 3.00 |
| FINC 4380 | Derivatives – Theory & Applications | 3.00 |
| FINC 4390 | Financial Analysis Capstone | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |
Notes
*A minimum grade of "C" for each course which is a pre-requisite to further courses is required (courses indicated by *).
The courses listed below satisfy the FP Canada™ Core and Advanced Curriculum requirements leading to QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (QAFP™) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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