COURSE CURRICULUM

The Business – Finance diploma program is structured across four levels to provide students with a comprehensive education in financial services. Level 1 lays the foundation with courses such as introductory financial accounting, business computing applications, introduction to personal finances, Canadian banking and financial services, business mathematics, and a mandatory general education elective. This level establishes essential skills in accounting, finance, and computing while familiarizing students with the banking industry. Level 2 builds on this knowledge with organizational behaviour, introduction to economics, introductory financial planning, banking for individuals and small to medium enterprises, insurance fundamentals, and market analysis for banking. These courses deepen understanding of financial planning and the economic environment while introducing insurance and market concepts. Level 3 focuses on client communications in financial services, ethical practice in financial planning, financial planning essentials, statistics, marketing, and a general education elective, helping students develop both technical and interpersonal skills crucial for client-facing roles. Level 4 completes the program with business law, insurance fundamentals, customer relationship management systems, finance, tax for financial services, and a general education elective, preparing students for more specialized and complex financial tasks. The curriculum equips students with the ability to apply communication, mathematical, and computer skills in various financial contexts, including preparing financial documents, tax returns, and supporting financial analysis and planning. Course availability may vary by semester, and students are advised to consult their student portal for full timetabling details. Overall, the program provides a well-rounded education that prepares graduates for entry-level roles in financial services, enabling them to work effectively in banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and other business sectors.