OVERVIEW

Program Overview

The Business Administration – Finance (with work experience) advanced diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto 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 centre operations, investments and risk management are needed in this fast-paced environment.

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Business Administration – Finance advanced 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 centre 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.
• Prepare a comprehensive financial plan for a client situation, integrating and prioritizing the activities listed above.

This Centre for Business program (B150) is part of our School of Accounting and Finance and is offered with work experience. Students wishing to apply for Business Administration – Finance without work experience should apply to B130.

Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP

George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Program KPIs

PROGRAM	YEAR	GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT (%)	GRADUATE SATISFACTION (%)
B150	2019-20	78	91
B150	2020-21	83	83

Your Field Education Options

Work experience (co-op and internship): This program requires the successful completion of two semesters of work experience to graduate. This work experience is either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will give you the practical experience employers value.

George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program.

This valuable work experience can, in turn, be added to your resumé.

Read more detailed information on Field Education.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate demonstrates the ability to:

1. Co-ordinate the processing and maintaining of financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
2. Co-ordinate the preparation and the presentation of financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
3. Analyze financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
4. Develop and evaluate a financial plan to meet individuals’ and/or organizations’ needs and objectives.
5. Develop, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
7. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals’ and/or organizations’ operations.
8. Develop, implement and evaluate ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.
9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.