Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 1 work placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 22271 |
| Tuition fee | CA$20,885 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,962), 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$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) 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:
Note: Students who do not possess Grade 12 Mathematics or who have achieved a grade below 60 percent may be considered for admission. Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during their first semester at Humber. This program is available for conditional offer if the applicant meets all academic requirements other than English. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree program offers comprehensive knowledge of both business and finance. Our program starts with a foundation of business studies in areas such as organizational behaviour, law, economics, finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Specialization courses will focus on theories, methods and techniques in various aspects of finance including analysis, planning and risk management.
Humber’s project-based curriculum, designed by industry experts, helps you develop the skills to move from idea to execution, all while learning core business concepts and financial strategies. A senior-level project in your final year will give you experience in problem-solving, evaluating strengths and limitations, and making appropriate decisions in a real-world, team-based environment.
Work Placement
The Humber Bachelor of Commerce – Finance program requires that you complete 14 weeks/ 420 hours of paid work in the summer between your sixth and seventh semesters. This gives you the hands-on, real-world experience that employers value. Your placement will give you the opportunity to explore the field you’d like to work in when you graduate. We will work with employers and our industry partners to help you identify opportunities to pursue.
Career opportunities
The private and public sectors are looking for financial analysts, managers and advisors, and the demand will only grow in the future. Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree will help you work towards a career that will see you build, shape and support financial organizations.
This program provides the knowledge, hands-on experience and skills necessary for you to become an analyst or consultant in:
- finance
- financial services
- planning
- investments
- risk management
- insurance
You’ll also be positioned to pursue graduate studies or take on a more specialized role as a financial analyst, financial advisor/planner, banker, money manager or claims adjuster. As a highly qualified financial expert, you’ll have the potential to be promoted to mid- or senior-management positions as your career progresses. And if working for yourself appeals to you, you’ll have the know-how and experience to channel that entrepreneurial spirit and start your own business.
CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
The Bachelor of Commerce – Finance program has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Level 1 Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provides students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA Level 1 exam.
Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP™) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP™)
The Bachelor of Commerce Finance Degree program has been designated a Core Curriculum provider by FP Canada™ (www.fpcanada.ca). Upon successfully completing this degree, graduates will meet the technical curriculum eligibility criteria required to write the QAFP™ examination and/or the CFP™ examination. These are the examinations required to become a Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP™) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). These exams need to be written within four years following degree completion. Designations will also require completion of Professional Ethics and Professional Education Programs through FP Canada™ and one-to-three years of qualifying experience, depending on the designation. The Bachelor of Commerce Finance Degree curriculum has been updated to meet the new FP Canada™ exam requirements that will be in place starting with the June 2020 examinations.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent of Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.