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MINISTRY-APPROVED PROGRAM TITLE: BUSINESS – FINANCE
Are you a pro at managing money with an added interest in stocks, bonds, investing and financial planning? Have you considered getting paid to help others manage their financial portfolios? The two-year Finance – Business program provides a concrete foundation in business as well as training in various areas of financial planning, investments, and life and health insurance. During the program you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and be prepared to write the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC)® exam to be eligible for mutual fund licensing, as well as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)® exams to be eligible for a securities license*.
Date | Domestic Availability | International Availability |
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September 2021 | Open | Open |
January 2022 | Open |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.
The Finance – Business program provides students with the skills and training required to work in a variety of areas within financial services including, personal banking, financial planning, firms dealing with pension plans, scholarships, educational savings plans, and investments funds. In addition to a foundation in business, learning is focused on a range of areas including, personal financial management, taxation, and retirement planning, investments and estate planning., with an emphasis on training in financial services. Graduates of this program possess skills in financial analysis, planning and control.
There are also opportunities for graduates to pursue further education including DC’s Finance – Business Administration advanced diploma .
Students learn how to:
Students can also earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:
Students who successfully pass all three exams can earn an extra certificate that recognizes their accomplishment with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) certificate. DC students are provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the college’s Microsoft Office account. See more details about this opportunity.
Students may also be prepared to seek related licenses in finance. Specifically, this program may prepare students to complete the following exams and certifications:
Note: The requirements for each designation/certification listed above are set by the granting body, not Durham College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, students need to follow and meet the required processes.
Successful graduates will be able to:
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.
There are opportunities for graduates to pursue further education qualifications. They may complete one extra year of study to achieve the advanced diploma in Finance – Business Administration.
Qualified graduates may be eligible to apply their academic credits towards further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
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