Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Planning (Co-op)
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 1 Co-op term |
Study language | English |
Course code | CFP |
Tuition fee | CA$19,580 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$17,927), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
This four-year honours degree program prepares you to become an informed citizen, decision-maker and leader. The program combines a comprehensive curriculum in corporate financial management and personal financial planning with the opportunity to cultivate business acumen, develop human experience skills and build critical thinking, problem-solving and pivoting abilities required in an ever-changing world.
You will be well-equipped to pursue industry-demanded certifications, further education and/or work in various roles spanning public and private enterprises.
Skills
Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:
- business acumen
- business strategy
- communication
- critical and creative thinking
- cultural awareness
- data analysis
- digital literacy
- financial planning
- information literacy
- intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
- pivoting skills
- problem-solving
- project management
- strategic management
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases, the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience.
The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Professional Certification
Successful completion of this program is the first step in obtaining the following industry certifications and designations that are in high demand:
- CFA Institute Investment Foundations® program
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC®)
- Certificate in Financial Services Advice (CFSA)
- Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation
- Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP™) designation
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- business analyst
- business development manager
- financial advisor/planner
- product manager
- sales and service manager
- wealth management professional