Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - Finance

The financial services sector is diverse and ever-growing. Today, individuals and families are looking to financial experts to help them navigate and plan their lives in a way that is financially sound and secure. Graduates from the Business Administration - Finance program will have specialized knowledge in the field of finance. Students will be given an in-depth education on various areas of this industry, including investment products, insurance products, personal financial planning and wealth management along with the marketing skills needed to sell financial services and products. It's a field of study that leads to a wide variety of career possibilities.Program HighlightsThird-year work placements in a financial institution for qualifying students, which allows for practical experiential learning and networking opportunities with possible future employers.Provides training to write the licensing exams for the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) and the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP).Up-to-date computer labs using financial planning software that is similar to the programs currently used by professionals in the field of finance.Opportunity for qualifying graduates to complete a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm.) from Nipissing University on the St. Clair College campus.Career OpportunitiesOpportunities exist for entry-level positions in financial institutions including banks and credit unions, investment firms, stock and mortgage brokerages, credit departments and insurance companies.

High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.