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
Careers
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 will receive their mutual fund and life license 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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Bring Your Own Device
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.
For this program, students are expected to own or acquire a mobile computing device (most commonly a laptop or tablet) to bring on campus when instructed.
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.
Estimated Program Costs
Tuition, fees and Students’ Association fees total approximately $3,900. Estimated cost for books and supplies is $2,770. All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.
Estimated Program Costs (International, 2021-22)
Credits | Tuition & Related Fees | Textbooks, Tools, & Supplies | Student Health Insurance | |
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Finance (Advanced Diploma) | 60 | $15,110 | $2,770 | $1,000 |
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.
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 | No | 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)Students explore finance issues and the tools used by financial managers in decision-making. Topics include the corporate financial environment and its impact on decisions, time value of money, investing and risk management, distribution of earnings, capital budgeting techniques and short-, medium- and long-term financing decisions. |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Financial Planning (BUSN-0170)Prerequisites:BUSN-0169 Personal Finance; BUSN-0160 Canadian Investment Funds |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Indigenous History (ABOR-0022)In order to make sense of current issues and developments in Indigenous communities, learners need an understanding of the history of these communities and their relationships with the crown and/or state. This course gives the learner the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies, their institutions and the unique context of these histories and the current realities and initiatives, considering Indigenous culture. While it is impossible in one course to consider the diverse Indigenous cultures and histories within Canada, this course provides an overview of the commonalities with regard to shared histories, significant events, and common core aspects of Indigenous cultures. |
6 credit(s) | Yes | No | No |
Indigenous Human/Fiscal Issues (ABOR-0023)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) and 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)Prerequisites: MATH-0107 Math for Business |
6 credit(s) | Yes | Yes | No |
Statistics 2 (MATH-0003)Prerequisite: MATH-0002 Statistics 1 |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Taxation 1 (BUSN-0171)Prerequisite:ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2 |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |