In today’s world, data is everywhere, and the field of finance and analytics is rapidly evolving. Gain the skills to interpret real-world data effectively, generating growth and calculating shifts in market dynamics to help consumers and businesses secure their finances.

 

Analysts convert data into actionable knowledge about their customers, their competitors, their supply chain and themselves. By studying topics such as financial modelling, cyber security, and corporate finance, and developing Python and R Script coding skills, students will be ready to work in fields such as: 

• Financial analyst 
• Investment analyst 
• Data analyst 
• Data administrator 
• Financial customer service representative 
• Product developer 
• Financial services (retail banking, investing, or insurance)

 

Is it for you?

This program will appeal to students who are interested in business and finance but who also enjoy problem-solving and are quick to adapt to emerging trends such as cryptocurrency and fintech.   

Students with previous education in business-related programs would be well suited to enter this program. Specifically, from Loyalist College’s Business or Business Administration – Accounting programs. 

 

Successful students in this program are people who: 

• Thrive in data-driven environments, are innovative, creative and agile.  
• Are passionate about all areas of business, including but not limited to marketing, accounting, finance, production, human resources and financial technology. 
• Quickly adapt to emerging trends. 
• Innovate, create and are agile. 
• Enjoy problem-solving and reading complex charts.