Diploma in Financial Services (Online)
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 2,721 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
- Program Code: 2383
- School: The Business School
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Location: Online
This two-year Financial Services diploma program is geared towards those who want an in-depth study of the industry while also gaining important industry certifications. As you attend both theoretical and practical courses, you'll also gain certifications in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), life insurance (LLQP), mutual funds (IFIC) and retirement planning (RPC).
Once you successfully complete the Centennial College Financial Services courses, you'll be well prepared for a wide variety of positions such as personal banking representative, analyst and investment advisor.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- ACCT-112 Financial Accounting 1
- COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
- COMP-106 Applied Business Software 1
- FINA-230 Canadian Financial ServicesFall and Winter Intake
- CCP-104 Contact Centre Environment
- MATH-119 Mathematics of Finance II
Semester 2
- ACCT-221 Financial Accounting 2
- BUSN-119 Fundamentals of Business
- COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
- COMP-126 Applied Business Software 2
- FINA-110 Canadian Investment Funds
- GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Semester 3
- FINA-248 Retirement Consultant Certificate 1
- FINA-308 Conduct and Practices Handbook
- FINA-311 Life Insurance LLQP1
- FINA-339 Canadian Securities Course 1
- FINA-343 Marketing Financial Services
- GNED General Education Elective
Semester 4
- BUSN-313 Careers
- FINA-312 Segregated Funds, Annuities, Ethics LLQP2
- FINA-347 Taxation and Financial Planning
- FINA-348 Retirement Consultant Certificate 2
- FINA-349 Canadian Securities Course 2
- GNED General Education Elective
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
- Experienced faculty members who are industry professionals deliver Financial Services courses.
- Small class sizes foster an environment in which you receive individualized attention.
- A combination of theory and practical application ensures you are industry-ready upon graduation.
Career Opportunities
Career Outlook
- Personal banking officer
- Financial analyst
- Investment advisor
- Loan counsellor
- Budget analyst
- Stockbroker
- Mortgage specialist
- Financial Planner
- Retirement Planner
Education Pathways
Start with a diploma, and end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Financial Services program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.