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Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential
Honours Bachelor Degree

About the Program

This four-year honours degree program prepares you to become an informed citizen, decision-maker and leader. The program combines a comprehensive curriculum in corporate financial management and personal financial planning with the opportunity to cultivate business acumen, develop human experience skills and build critical thinking, problem-solving and pivoting abilities that are required in an ever-changing world. You will be well-equipped to pursue industry-demanded certifications, pursue further education and/or work in various roles that span public and private enterprises.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • business acumen
  • business strategy
  • communication
  • critical and creative thinking
  • cultural awareness
  • data analysis
  • digital literacy
  • financial planning
  • information literacy
  • intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
  • pivoting skills
  • problem solving
  • project management
  • strategic management

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Co-op

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 ³§±ð³¾±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ùÌý2 Break
OR
Year 1 Ìý SemesterÌý1 ³§±ð³¾±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ùÌý2
Year 2 SemesterÌý3 SemesterÌý4 Break
Year 3 SemesterÌý5 Work Term Semester 6
Year 4 SemesterÌý7 SemesterÌý8 Ìý

Program Availability

Important:ÌýThis program is unavailable for first semester students until further notice. SeeÌýRelated ProgramsÌýfor other options to explore.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • business analyst
  • business development manager
  • financial advisor/planner
  • product manager
  • sales and service manager
  • wealth management professional

Professional Certification

Successful completion of this program is the first step in obtaining the following industry certifications and designations that are in high demand:

  • CFA Institute Investment Foundations® program
  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC®)
  • Certificate in Financial Services Advice (CFSA)
  • Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation
  • Qualified Associate Financial Plannerâ„¢ (QAFPâ„¢) designation
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation

Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to complete the — a first step in entering the investment management industry.

Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to complete the — a prerequisite for employment in many areas of the financial services industry. Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course and this program will allow students to obtain their .

Graduates of the program will be eligible to proceed directly to the:

  • Applied Financial Planning Certification Exam on theÌý
  • QAFP Professional Education Program on theÌý
  • CFP Professional Education Program on theÌý

Pursuing these certifications requires the completion of additional courses, examinations and/or work experience, all of which involve additional costs.

Accreditation

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a mandatory co-op to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Renewable Scholarships

You mayÌýÌýand receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

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Sustainability

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