COURSE CURRICULUM

The core courses for the Financial Services program include a mix of foundational business and specialized topics. ACCT1103 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits) covers the basics of accounting, focusing on financial information for decision-making and preparing financial statements. HRES1101 - Organizational Behaviour (3 credits) explores the connection between human behaviour and organizational effectiveness. HRES2201 - Introduction to Human Resources (3 credits) provides knowledge on human resource functions, focusing on the employment cycle, legal requirements, and workplace culture. MGMT1101 - Introduction to Management (3 credits) teaches key management concepts, including planning, decision-making, and strategic management. MGMT1102 - Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability (3 credits) covers integrating economic, ethical, and environmental responsibilities into organizational strategy. MGMT1201 - Business Communication (3 credits) develops professional communication skills using digital tools and group collaboration. MGMT1401 - Microeconomics (3 credits) introduces economic theory, focusing on supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behaviour. MGMT1601 - Business Law (3 credits) offers a basic understanding of business law principles for effective management. MGMT2401 - Macroeconomics (3 credits) examines the economy at the aggregate level, including national income, business cycles, inflation, and fiscal and monetary policies. Finally, MKTG1101 - Introduction to Marketing (3 credits) introduces marketing principles, focusing on the 4Ps, market research, and consumer behaviour.The Financial Services Major includes both required courses and electives designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in finance. Required courses include FNSR2201 - Business Finance (3 credits), focusing on working capital management, capital budgeting, and long-term financing decisions; FNSR2301 - Financial Markets & Products (3 credits), which introduces the Canadian financial industry and regulatory environment; FNSR2302 - Personal Financial Planning I (3 credits), covering the fundamental financial planning process; FNSR2303 - Investment Funds in Canada (3 credits), which prepares students for the Canadian Investment Funds Course exam; FNSR2304 - Personal Financial Planning II (3 credits), which applies financial planning concepts to real-life scenarios; MGMT2998 - Business Strategy (3 credits), which helps students integrate business strategy with organizational goals; and MKTG2203 - Selling and the Customer Experience (3 credits), focusing on the sales cycle and customer relationship management. Electives include ACCT2303 - Personal and Corporate Taxation (3 credits), FNSR2101 - Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management (3 credits), and MGMT2501 - Introduction to Statistics (3 credits). Students also select from Work Integrated Learning options such as FNSR2997 - Financial Planning Service Learning (3 credits) or FNSR2996 - Financial Planning Capstone (3 credits), which offer practical, real-world experiences to apply their learning.The Financial Services Major includes both required courses and electives designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in finance. Required courses include FNSR2201 - Business Finance (3 credits), focusing on working capital management, capital budgeting, and long-term financing decisions; FNSR2301 - Financial Markets & Products (3 credits), which introduces the Canadian financial industry and regulatory environment; FNSR2302 - Personal Financial Planning I (3 credits), covering the fundamental financial planning process; FNSR2303 - Investment Funds in Canada (3 credits), which prepares students for the Canadian Investment Funds Course exam; FNSR2304 - Personal Financial Planning II (3 credits), which applies financial planning concepts to real-life scenarios; MGMT2998 - Business Strategy (3 credits), which helps students integrate business strategy with organizational goals; and MKTG2203 - Selling and the Customer Experience (3 credits), focusing on the sales cycle and customer relationship management. Electives include ACCT2303 - Personal and Corporate Taxation (3 credits), FNSR2101 - Introduction to Insurance and Risk Management (3 credits), and MGMT2501 - Introduction to Statistics (3 credits). Students also select from Work Integrated Learning options such as FNSR2997 - Financial Planning Service Learning (3 credits) or FNSR2996 - Financial Planning Capstone (3 credits), which offer practical, real-world experiences to apply their learning.