Business Administration Diploma - Financial Services Major Please login to Apply

Program Description

As a financial professional, this program prepares you in the areas of financial planning, principles and industry standards, financial products and services, tax and legal implications, managing risks, and building customer service expertise. Graduates typically find employment in financial institutions, entering positions such as customer service representative; banking, credit or other investment management positions; finance and insurance clerks; insurance and real estate clerks; supervisors in sales and services; or investment professionals.

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QAFP (Qualified Associate Financial Planner) Certification & CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Certification

The Bow Valley College is an FP Canada-Approved Core and Advanced Curriculum Provider. 

Successfully complete the following four courses in this major to meet the Core and Advanced Curriculum educational requirements to write the QAFP and CFP Certification Exams:

• FNSR2301 Financial Markets and Products
• FNSR2303 Investment Funds in Canada
• FNSR2302 Personal Financial Planning l
• FNSR2304 Personal Financial Planning ll

Obtaining the Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) and the Certified Financial Planner Designation from FP Canada is a significant advantage to students as it establishes the technical competence required in the industry, builds professional competencies, and is recommended by employers. 

Time Commitment

This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses. Core courses are available both in class and online. All major courses are available in class with only some courses available online.

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

Bow Valley College will be suspending the Co-op portion of the Business Administration Program. This will be effective for students beginning their studies Fall 2021.

The program will provide other opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and develop skills that will benefit them in the workplace. Information about new opportunities will be shared after you begin your program.

Networking Opportunities

Students enrolled in the Financial Services Diploma Major will be granted numerous opportunities of networking with industry professionals in the field of retail finance. Networking opportunities may include the following:

• BMO Mentorship Program
• Scotia Bank Mentorship Program
• Financial Planning Case Experience
• Participation in the CIFP Case Competition
• Industry Resume/Cover Letter Review Event
• Industry Speed Networking Event
• Industry Mock Interview Event

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

• Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
• Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

Or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

• Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score
• Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
• Math Test: 520 minimum score

Or

• Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

Or

• Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)  

English language proficiency requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply. See our most current transfer agreements here.