Overview
Hit the ground running as a licensed mutual fund representative after completing this advanced credential.
Industry exams are written as part of your program curriculum, and you will be licensed to sell mutual funds. Obtain credit from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada for financial planning by registering directly with the organization. Peak employers’ interest with an advanced diploma that will give you the skills needed to get to work right after completing this program.
Become a go-to solution provider for clients looking for financial advice. Hone your research and analytical skills and put them to good use by matching up the right opportunities for the right clientele. Everyone wants financial freedom, and you can help your customers achieve their goals.
Learn everything from financial accounting to statistics to taxation. Develop skills in advanced financial reporting, auditing and business law. Higher-level courses enhance critical thinking skills and Indigenousfocused content provides perspective on Indigenous issues within a business context.
The finance world is global and can take you anywhere. Find opportunities in the financial services’ industry as personal banking officers, lending officers (retail and agricultural), investment analysts, stockbrokers, and customer service representatives.
Admissions
- Two-year diploma or university degree
If you do not have a prior post-secondary credential, please see our Business Administration program where you can specialize in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list must meet the English language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information. IELTS score of 6.0 with no subscore less than 5.5 or equivalent is acceptable for this program.
Careers & Connections
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in a wide range of challenging careers in large and small business in all sectors of the business community, including public accounting firms, banks, trust companies, accounting and internal auditing departments industrial firms, federal, provincial or municipal offices, school divisions, parochial schools, tribal councils, nonprofit organizations and health care institutions, and in owner-managed business/office managers.
Connections
Graduates of this program can receive their mutual fund, Canadian investment funds and life license (LLQP) qualifications through the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC). Students may also earn advanced standing towards the Certified Aboriginal Financial Managers (CAFM) program through the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA).
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible for students to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For up-to-date information on agreements, visit the Articulation Agreements page.
Tools & Supplies
You benefit from industry networking and guest speakers and attend classes in computer labs, regular classrooms and lecture theatre. This program uses online learning resources and instructional resources.
Booklists are available from your school office 30 days prior to the start date of your program. Visit the Bookstore website to learn more.
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Technology Requirements
Programs at Assiniboine have certain technology requirements. Students require access to computer devices at home and may be required to bring these on campus when instructed. Refer to assiniboine.net/tech for more detailed information about the requirements for this program.
Courses & Costs
To graduate with an advanced diploma in Finance, students must successfully complete 60 academic credits. The minimum passing grade for each course is indicated on the course outline. Course offerings are subject to change and may vary by intake.
Estimated Program Costs
Credits | Tuition | Course fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Estimated textbooks, tools and supplies | |
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Finance Advanced Diploma | 60 | $3,090 | $630 | $440 | $2,570 |
All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.
This program has certain ‘bring your own device’ requirements that means you may need to purchase certain technology if you do not already own. Please visit assiniboine.net/byod for more information.
Estimated Program Costs (International)
Credits | Tuition | Course Fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Required Health Insurance | Textbooks, Tools, & Supplies | |
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Finance Advanced Diploma | 60 | $14,790 | $630 | $440 | $750 | $2,570 |
All fees are estimated and are subject to change without notice. All international students must purchase health insurance. The college adds this fee to your student account and then sends your name and fee to the insurance provider on your behalf.
This program has certain ‘bring your own device’ requirements that means you may need to purchase certain technology if you do not already own. Please visit assiniboine.net/byod for more information.
Courses
Title | Credits/CEUs | Elective | Distance | PLAR |
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Advanced Software (COMP-0598)Prerequisite: COMP-0597 Software Applications |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Business Law (LAWG-0093)Knowledge of laws affecting your commercial activity can help you avoid unnecessary legal and, consequently, financial liabilities. Fundamental legal principles, as well as specific commercial transactions, are discussed in this course. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Canadian Business and Society (BUSN-0166)Students explore the complex business environment and the relationships organizations have with civil society, the natural environment and each other. Through this examination, students learn that ethical decision-making is critical to the successful management of any organization. Topics include changing economic, political, social and cultural forces and their influences on business and society; the continuum of socially responsible management and ethical business practices; and the challenges and opportunities that influence where an organization fits on the continuum. Special attention is given to Indigenous history and developments. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Canadian Investment Funds (BUSN-0160)Prerequisite: BUSN-0006 Economics 1; BUSN-0169 Personal Finance |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Consumer Behaviour (BUSN-0176)Prerequisite: MKTG-0044 Marketing Principles |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Corporate Finance (BUSN-0165)Prerequisite: ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2 |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Financial Planning (BUSN-0170)Prerequisite:BUSN-0169 Personal Finance |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Indigenous History (INDG-0005)In order to make sense of current issues and developments in Indigenous communities, learners need an understanding of the history of |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Indigenous Human/Fiscal Issues (INDG-0006)This course examines some of the human resource and financial issues a financial officer may face when working in an Indigenous context. It offers participants the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to fulfill one of the roles of a financial officer: that of a human resource manager. The framework for course discussions is current initiatives - both at the national and professional level - addressing issues related to the present fiscal relationship between Indigenous governments and the Canadian state, with particular attention given to issues related to accountability. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Life License Qualification (BUSN-0172)Prerequisite: BUSN-0169 Personal Finance |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Personal Finance (BUSN-0169)Students use current financial planning software to support the financial plans created for clients. Students use the software to outline and deliver financial plans, which cover such topics as inflation, historical returns, comprehensive and periodic retirement goals, major purchase goals, education goals, insurance goals, capital growth, RRSPs, payouts from RRIFs and LRIFs, and loan and mortgage calculations. This course also uses a real time investment simulator (Investopedia.com) model to teach the principles of investing in the financial markets. The course uses a case study to provide the student experience in portfolio management through the creation of a diversified portfolio. The course culminates with the student presenting the portfolio to the instructor in an interactive fashion. |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Professional Selling (MKTG-0065)Prerequisite: MKTG-0044 Marketing Principles; COMM-0006 Communications |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Statistics 1 (MATH-0002)This course acquaints students with the concepts of statistical methods and theory as applied to economic and business data. It examines frequency distribution, probability, probability distribution, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Statistics 2 (MATH-0003)Prerequisite: MATH-0002 Statistics 1 |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Taxation 1 (BUSN-0171)Prerequisite:ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2 |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |