Diploma in Business – Finance
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 17,925 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Business–Finance diploma program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the financial services sector. The financial services sector continues to grow and adapt to the needs of clients through the use of technology. People with customer service skills and knowledge of financial planning, call center operations, investments, and risk management are needed in this fast-paced environment.
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Help clients take steps to achieve their life goals through an integrated approach to the management of all their financial affairs, including such areas as:
- Financial Management – assess the client’s current and future financial position, based upon their cash flow, budget, and net worth.
- Investment Management – assess the nature of the client’s assets based on their risk tolerance, time horizon, and expected rates of return.
- Retirement Planning – compare the client’s expected lifestyle in retirement to their current retirement assets and planned savings.
- Tax Planning – assess the client’s current and future tax obligations and strategies employed to minimize or defer taxation.
- Insurance and Risk Management – manage the client's exposure to an unexpected financial loss due to death, health issues, property damage, and other risks.
- Estate Planning – assess how the client can meet their objectives upon death in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Accounting and Finance.
Your Field Education Options
George Brown College endeavors to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
In order to graduate from the B133 program, you need to complete 27 courses: 23 Mandatory courses, 1 mandatory General Education course, and 3 General Education Electives.
Depending on the results of your placement tests, you may be required to take COMM1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. Similarly, you may be required to take MATH1027 (Business Math with Remediation) before progressing to MATH 1191. COMM1000 and MATH 1027 do not count toward the 27 courses required for graduation, and you will be charged for these extra courses. Please speak to the business office staff if you need any assistance.
General Education Courses (semesters 2, 3, and 4): You must complete 4 General Education courses. One mandatory ("Successful Social Relations" – GHUM 1087) and 3 chosen from at least 2 of the following categories: Social Sciences (GSSC), Arts and Humanities (GHUM), or Science and Technology (GSCI).
You are required to make up any failed or dropped courses before you are eligible to graduate. You can make up these courses during the day, and some are offered in the evening through Continuing Education. Please check with the business office staff to ensure that the Continuing Education courses are equivalent to what is taught in the full-time program. Note that some courses may not be offered every semester. Our staff can assist you with any special timetable requirements you may have.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Select One General Education Elective |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Select One General Education Elective |
Select One General Education Elective |
Articulation Agreement
George Brown College has agreements with several universities in Canada, the United States, and abroad that may give you credit for your college diploma.
Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Prepare and present financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
- Generate financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
- Contribute to the development and the implementation of a financial plan to meet individuals’ and/or organizations’ needs and objectives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
- Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
- Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology, and the environment on individuals and/or organizations’ operations.
- Develop and implement ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values, and standards in the finance sector.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
In this program, students obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in the financial services sector. Graduates of the program may be able to find employment as:
- Financial advisor
- Financial services representative
- Customer service representative
- Investment advisor
Note: While the diploma will help you build many of the skills needed in these roles, further designations or credentials may also be required.
Future Study Options
This two-year diploma has a pathway to the Business Administration – Finance B130/ B150 three-year advanced diploma.
The difference between the two-year and the three-year advanced diploma is that the two-year diploma leads to the completion of the core curriculum required to take the QAFP examination, whereas the three-year advanced diploma leads to the completion of the core curriculum required to take the CFP examination. Note: A degree requirement is being introduced to be eligible to become a CFP professional; visit the FP Canada website for more details.
For more information about the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, please see the Related Credentials and Certificate section below.
Related Credentials and Certificate
Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other credentials or certifications in the financial services sector.
Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP®) may be obtained through FP Canada.
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) may be obtained through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) may be obtained through Oliver’s Learning (or another approved provider) followed by the Provincial Licensing exam.
Note: The requirements for each designation/certification are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you.