Business Administration - Finance

Specialize with a challenging and rewarding career in finance.

  • Earn a comprehensive diploma that shows employers you are skilled in all key areas of business
  • Eligible graduates can take advantage of a partnership with Nipissing University to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree with one additional year of full-time study right here at Ottawa campus
  • Small class sizes enable students to have stronger peer relationships, and closer contact with professors

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

The Business Administration - Finance program prepares you to meet the high proficiency standards needed to complete professional designations and licensing courses in the financial services industry....(read more)

Overview

Specialize with a challenging and rewarding career in finance.

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are aware of all areas of business, and that you also have specialized education in finance. Finance is one of seven majors available to Business Administration students. This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program starts with three semesters learning a variety of essential business skills before ultimately deciding on a Major.

The Business Administration - Finance program prepares you to meet the high proficiency standards needed to complete professional designations and licensing courses in the financial services industry.

Learn how to become a strategic, skilled financial expert whom individuals and businesses will trust to create and analyze financial plans. You learn from experienced faculty who provide you with an education based on all areas of finance, including:

  • financial analysis and decision-making
  • customer service, sales and marketing financial products and services
  • wealth management
  • retirement and tax planning
  • insurance and estate planning

Develop an understanding of the operations and importance of financial services. Use a hands-on approach to explore topics such as:

  • the time value of money
  • calculating return on investment and tax treatment of returns
  • the relationship between risk and return
  • Canadian financial institutions and regulators
  • financial planning steps and the components of a financial plan

Examine the language, concepts, and techniques for analyzing and solving financial problems faced by individuals and businesses in Canada. Upon graduation, you have earned a flexible diploma that shows you are aware of all areas of business and that you also have a specialized education in finance.

Algonquin College collaborates with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI®) to offer the Canadian Securities Course® (CSC®), leading to the CSC® credential.

The CSC® is not awarded by Algonquin College. For more information on these credentials, refer to the website: https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/courses/csi/csc.xhtml

You may find employment in the field of personal banking, investment and insurance advising and customer service. You might work in various financial institutions, such as:

  • banks
  • trust companies
  • credit unions
  • finance companies
  • mortgage and insurance companies
  • investment firms
  • mutual fund dealers
  • financial planning organizations

SUCCESS FACTORS

This major is well-suited for students who:

  • Have a high degree of people skills.
  • Possess good communication skills.
  • Are willing to develop a high level of self-management skills.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find a range of employment opportunities in various financial institutions, such as banks, trust companies, credit unions, finance companies, mortgage and insurance companies, investment firms, mutual fund dealers, financial planning organizations, and other firms that provide financial products and services. Graduates may pursue careers in the field of personal banking, investment and insurance advising and customer service.

Pathways

Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Co-ordinate the processing and maintaining of financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
  2. Co-ordinate the preparation and the presentation of financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
  3. Analyze financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
  4. Develop and evaluate a financial plan to meet individuals` and/or organizations` needs and objectives.
  5. Develop, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
  6. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
  7. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals` and/or organizations` operations.
  8. Develop, implement and evaluate ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.
  9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
  10. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2023/2024 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:

  • Books and supplies cost approximately $120 for Level 04 and $1,100 for Levels 05 and 06.
  • Expenses regarding books and supplies include fees for the Canadian Securities Course textbooks, online materials and one attempt at the industry exam.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Please apply to the Business Administration (Core) program - at OCAS under Program Code 0216X01FWO.

Application Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE
Program Code 0216K01FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

Students wishing to select Finance as a major need a minimum grade of C in FIN2303, Introduction to Finance, or with coordinator approval.

Contact

Jerry Aubin

Program Coordinator

Shawna Holmes

Student Success Specialist

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