Diploma in Business - Finance (Co-op)
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 7,832 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $31,903.44 for international students
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Introduction
This finance co-op program is designed to give you the skills necessary to connect with your future clients and colleagues in the financial services industry in Canada. This diploma in finance will teach you to work with clients, evaluate their needs and offer advice on personal financial management, tax and retirement planning, insurance, investments, and estate planning, as well as customer relations and providing products to clients.
Your Learning Experience
This business finance co-op program is designed to develop the skills needed to work in the growing personal financial services sector, from customer service to wealth management and financial planning. The paid co-op work term will provide valuable work experience to add to your resume.
Qualified graduates will have completed all of the educational requirements leading to the QAFP™, Qualified Associate Financial Planner™, and PFP®, Personal Financial Planner® designations. Students are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Course® and Life Licensing Qualification Program examinations as prerequisites to securities and life insurance licensing. Students will also have completed the Mutual Funds Licensing course.
There are options to transfer to complete a degree program at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your diploma with a graduate certificate offered by the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business.
QAFP™, QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the logo are certification marks of FP Canada™ used under license. Copyright © 2021 FP Canada™. All rights reserved. PFP®, Personal Financial Planner®, and the logo are trademarks owned by the Canadian Securities Institute, Copyright © 2021.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Prepare and present financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Generate financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a financial plan to meet individuals' and/or organizations' needs and objectives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and enhance customer service.
- Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
- Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology, and the environment on individual and/or organizations' operations.
- Develop and implement ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values, and standards in the finance sector.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ACCT-1100 ---- Principles of Accounting 1
- WRIT-1032 ---- Reason and Writing Business 1
- MKTG-1012 ---- Principles of Marketing 1
- MATH-1052 ---- Business Math
- BUSI-1060 ---- Strategies for Success
- BUSI-1005 ---- Introduction to Business Processes
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Preparation
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- FINA-1025 ---- Individual Taxation
- MATH-1057 ---- Mathematics of Finance Accounting
- FINA-1040 ---- Consumer Credit
- FINA-1053 ---- Mutual Funds in Canada
- FINA-1062 ---- Financial Planning
Group 2
Take ECON-1019 or ECON-1005
- ECON-1019 ---- Contemporary Issues in Economics
- ECON-1005 ---- Economics 2
Level 3
General Education - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- FINA-3032 ---- Investment in Canada
- INSR-3014 ---- Life and Health Insurance Planning
- COMM-3020 ---- Professional Communication
- FINA-1013 ---- Retirement Planning
Group 2
Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:
BUSI-1068 or INNV-1001
- BUSI-1068 ---- Effective Meetings and Presentations
- INNV-1001 ---- Innovation Applications
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- LAWS-3063 ---- Ethics Compliance and Law
- FINA-1012 ---- Risk Management and Estate Planning
- FINA-3041 ---- Portfolio Management
- FINA-3036 ---- Comprehensive Financial Plan
- MGMT-3059 ---- Strategic Client Engagement
- FINA-3030 ---- Tax Planning
General Education - Electives
Take 3 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Level 3
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 20 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business - Finance (Co-op) program are prepared to enter the financial services sector in many fields, including banking, credit management, wealth management, life insurance, investments, and financial planning. Graduates are suited to a variety of entry-level positions or may advance into the following: sales representative, customer service representative, insurance advisor, investment advisor, financial planner or retirement planners.
English Language Requirements
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