Business Administration-Finance

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Program Length: 16 Weeks – 320 hours
Course Type: Diploma
Students: Open to Local and International
NOC :1241
Salary : Median Start Wage $46,978

Program Overview

Our exciting 16-week Diploma Program covers all the bases necessary to kick-start your career in business.

The financial services sector is diverse and ever-growing. Today, individuals and families are looking to financial experts to help them navigate and plan their lives in a way that is financially sound and secure. Graduates from the Business Administration – Finance program will have specialized knowledge in the field of finance. Students will be given an in-depth education on various areas of this industry, including investment products, insurance products, personal financial planning and wealth management along with the marketing skills needed to sell financial services and products. It’s a field of study that leads to a wide variety of career possibilities.

Business Adminstration-Finance Career Path

Opportunities exist for entry-level positions in financial institutions including banks and credit unions, investment firms, stock and mortgage brokerages, credit departments and insurance companies.

Graduates typically pursue the following jobs:

  • Sales Representative
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Development Associate
  • Financial Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Human Resources (HR) Specialist
  • Loan Officers
  • Meeting, Convention, Business writing and Event Planner
  • Account Manager
  • Administrative Support & Assistant
  • Receptionist

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Admission Requirements

  • Live Online or in Person Interview
  • 18 year of age older
  • A Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or Mature
  • Students that pass a Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
  • IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent for Non-Native English speakers or successfully pass a Futures College Literacy Exam
  • Advance with a min. passing grade average of 60%
  • Post-secondary diploma, degree or a certificate from another country is considered an equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma if assessed at an OSSD level by a recognized assessment service such
    as World Education Services (www.wes.org/ca), University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies,
    Comparative Education Service (www.learn.utoronto.ca/ces) or International Credential Assessment Service (www.icascanada.ca)

Learning Outcomes

  • Maintain workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; and developing reporting procedures.
  • Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes.
  • Develop administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
  • Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions.
  • Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Provide information by answering questions and requests. Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Doing administrative and clerical tasks (such as scanning or printing)
  • Preparing and editing letters, reports, memos, and emails
  • Running errands to the post office or supply store
  • Arranging meetings, appointments, and executive travel
  • Customer service; Answering phone calls and taking messages
  • Maintaining folders on servers
  • Data Entry
  • Recording meeting minutes
  • Liaising with teams and units
  • Tracking petty cash
  • Covering reception