Program Overview
The financial services sector is diverse and ever-growing. Today, individuals and families are looking to financial experts to help them navigate and plan their lives in a way that is financially sound and secure. Graduates from the Business Administration - Finance program will have specialized knowledge in the field of finance. Students will be given an in-depth education on various areas of this industry, including investment products, insurance products, personal financial planning and wealth management along with the marketing skills needed to sell financial services and products. It's a field of study that leads to a wide variety of career possibilities.
Program Highlights
- Third-year work placements in a financial institution for qualifying students, which allows for practical experiential learning and networking opportunities with possible future employers.
- Provides training to write the licensing exams for the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) and the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP).
- Up-to-date computer labs using financial planning software that is similar to the programs currently used by professionals in the field of finance.
- Opportunity for qualifying graduates to complete a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm.) from Nipissing University on the St. Clair College campus.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist for entry-level positions in financial institutions including banks and credit unions, investment firms, stock and mortgage brokerages, credit departments and insurance companies.
Degree Completions
Graduates may receive credits towards:
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
ACC110
|
Accounting Concepts I
|
3
|
|
BUS108
|
Introduction To Canadian Business
|
3
|
|
MTH146
|
Mathematics Of Personal Finance
|
4
|
|
MGN105
|
Introduction To Human Resources
|
3
|
|
COM103
|
Business Communications I
|
3
|
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
ACC210
|
Accounting Concepts II
|
3
|
|
MRK202
|
Introduction To Canadian Marketing
|
3
|
|
COM203
|
Business Communications II
|
3
|
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
FIN302
|
Investment Principles I
|
4
|
|
FIN303
|
Personal Financial Planning
|
4
|
|
MRK317
|
Multimedia Sales Presentations
|
4
|
|
MGN310
|
Organizational Behaviour
|
3
|
|
FIN325
|
Introduction To Income Tax
|
3
|
Semester 4
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
FIN402
|
Investment Principles II
|
3
|
|
ACC444
|
Financial Management I
|
3
|
|
MGN360
|
Leadership Principles
|
3
|
Semester 5
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
FIN501
|
Taxation For Financial Planners
|
3
|
|
FIN506
|
Retirement & Estate Planning
|
3
|
|
ACC544
|
Financial Management II
|
3
|
|
FIN502
|
Banking And Financial Services
|
3
|
Semester 6
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
FIN602
|
Professional Conduct And Practices
|
3
|
|
FIN604
|
Financial Planning Software
|
3
|
|
FIN609
|
Marketing Financial Services
|
3
|
|
FIN607
|
Insurance & Personal Risk
|
4
|
|
BUS606
|
Management Information Systems
|
3
|
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ACC110 |
Accounting Concepts I |
3 |
| BUS108 |
Introduction To Canadian Business |
3 |
| ECN210 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
| MTH146 |
Mathematics Of Personal Finance |
4 |
| MGN105 |
Introduction To Human Resources |
3 |
| COM103 |
Business Communications I |
3 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ACC210 |
Accounting Concepts II |
3 |
| ECN110 |
Macro Economics |
3 |
| MRK202 |
Introduction To Canadian Marketing |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
| MTH237 |
Statistical Concepts |
3 |
| COM203 |
Business Communications II |
3 |
| BUS207 |
Basic Spreadsheeting |
2 |
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN302 |
Investment Principles I |
4 |
| FIN303 |
Personal Financial Planning |
4 |
| BUS300 |
Business Law |
3 |
| MRK317 |
Multimedia Sales Presentations |
4 |
| MGN310 |
Organizational Behaviour |
3 |
| ACC335 |
Canadian Income Tax I |
3 |
Semester 4
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN402 |
Investment Principles II |
3 |
| FIN405 |
Investment Funds I |
4 |
| ACC444 |
Financial Management I |
3 |
| ENT500 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| MGN360 |
Leadership Principles |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
Semester 5
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN503 |
Investment Funds II |
4 |
| FIN501 |
Taxation For Financial Planners |
3 |
| FIN506 |
Retirement & Estate Planning |
3 |
| ACC544 |
Financial Management II |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
| FIN502 |
Banking And Financial Services |
3 |
Semester 6
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN602 |
Professional Conduct And Practices |
3 |
| FIN611 |
Work Placement |
6 |
| FIN604 |
Financial Planning Software |
3 |
| FIN609 |
Marketing Financial Services |
3 |
| FIN607 |
Insurance & Personal Risk |
4 |
| BUS606 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
Semester 1
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ACC110 |
Accounting Concepts I |
3 |
| BUS108 |
Introduction To Canadian Business |
3 |
| ECN110 |
Macro Economics |
3 |
| MTH146 |
Mathematics Of Personal Finance |
4 |
| MGN105 |
Introduction To Human Resources |
3 |
| COM103 |
Business Communications I |
3 |
Semester 2
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ACC210 |
Accounting Concepts II |
3 |
| ECN210 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
| MRK202 |
Introduction To Canadian Marketing |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
| MTH237 |
Statistical Concepts |
3 |
| COM203 |
Business Communications II |
3 |
| BUS207 |
Basic Spreadsheeting |
2 |
Semester 3
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN302 |
Investment Principles I |
4 |
| FIN303 |
Personal Financial Planning |
4 |
| BUS300 |
Business Law |
3 |
| MRK317 |
Multimedia Sales Presentations |
4 |
| MGN310 |
Organizational Behaviour |
3 |
| ACC335 |
Canadian Income Tax I |
3 |
Semester 4
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN402 |
Investment Principles II |
3 |
| FIN405 |
Investment Funds I |
4 |
| ACC444 |
Financial Management I |
3 |
| ENT500 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| MGN320 |
Management Principles |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
Semester 5
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN503 |
Investment Funds II |
4 |
| FIN501 |
Taxation For Financial Planners |
3 |
| FIN506 |
Retirement & Estate Planning |
3 |
| ACC544 |
Financial Management II |
3 |
| ELEC1030 |
Choose 1 Elective Course |
3 |
| FIN502 |
Banking And Financial Services |
3 |
Semester 6
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| FIN602 |
Professional Conduct And Practices |
3 |
| FIN611 |
Work Placement |
6 |
| FIN604 |
Financial Planning Software |
3 |
| FIN605 |
Selling Financial Services |
3 |
| FIN607 |
Insurance & Personal Risk |
4 |
| BUS606 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
2023-2024 Tuition Fees
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Business Administration - Finance (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 60201)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Co-ordinate the processing and maintaining of financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Co-ordinate the preparation and the presentation of financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Analyze financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
- Develop and evaluate a financial plan to meet individuals’ and/or organizations’ needs and objectives.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
- Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals’ and/or organizations’ operations.
- Develop, implement and evaluate ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.
- Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
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