School: Centennial College
Program:Financial Planning
Program | Financial Planning | Faculty | The Business School |
Credential | Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter, Summer | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Financial Planning program at Centennial College is for students who have already completed a post-secondary education and wish to enter the financial planning field in just two semesters.
This business graduate certificate program uses instructional materials from professional bodies to deliver financial planning courses. A balance of theory and hands-on training in small sized classes allows for much interaction. The offering also provides you with most of the educational requirements to challenge the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam and is a pathway to the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) credential.
Advantages:
Integrate economic and personal information necessary for effective financial planning decisions.
Compare, contrast and select financial products and services, investment planning and counselling services for clients, while adhering to industry standards.
Effectively market financial services to clients to renew and gain new business.
Recognize potential tax and legal implications within a financial planning situation.
Integrate ethical decision-making processes into all aspects of the financial planning profession.
Successfully adhere to financial planning principles and industry standards.
Manually and electronically prepare accurate and relevant financial plans.
Admission Requirement:
University degree or college advanced (three-year) diploma in a business related discipline (marketing, economics, etc.)
We will consider applicants who have a two-year college diploma or partial (minimum 75%) university degree completion and who have a minimum of two years work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required)
Proof of English proficiency
An assessment of numeracy skills may be requested
Tuition Fees:
Student
| Tuition ( 2 Semesters)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian
| $4421
| $973
| $5394
|
International | $13283 | $2256 | $15539 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Certified financial planner
Wealth management officer
Financial advisor
Financial analyst
Chartered financial consultant
Investment advisor
Insurance broker
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/