Post Secondary Program Financial Services - Programa en Servicios Financieros

This two-year Financial Services business diploma program is geared towards those who want to study the industry in-depth while gaining certifications in courses including the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), life insurance (LLQP), mutual funds (IFIC) and retirement planning (RPC).

Those who successfully complete the Centennial College Financial Services courses will find themselves prepared for a wide variety of positions, including a customer service representative or an investment advisor.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 C, M or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements
Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. This may lead to additional courses and require extra time and fees.

Start Date:Fall, Winter, Summer

Semester 1
Financial Accounting 1
Call Centre Environment
College Communication 1
Applied Business Software 1
Canadian Financial Services
Mathematics of Finance II

Semester 2
Financial Accounting 2
College Communication 2
Applied Business Software 2
Canadian Investment Funds
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Principles of Marketing

Semester 3
Retirement Consultant Certificate 1
Conduct and Practices Handbook
Canadian Securities Course 1
Marketing Financial Services
Financial Sales and Negotiation
General Education Elective

Semester 4
Careers
Introduction to Life Insurance
Taxation and Financial Planning
Retirement Consultant Certificate 2
Canadian Securities Course 2
General Education Elective

Personal banking officer
Financial analyst
Investment advisor
Loan counsellor
Budget analyst
Stock broker
Mortgage specialist
Financial Planner
Retirement Planner