Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses including: grade 12 (U) English and grade 12 (U) mathematics.
A grade of at least 60% in all prerequisite courses (English and math).
An overall average of 65% in six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.
Recommended courses: basic computer software applications and Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).
Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)**
grade 12 (U) English and grade 12 (U) mathematics are required
grade of 65% or higher in English and 65% or higher in math
Post-secondary courses in English and mathematics will be considered (certain courses only)
Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 9
IELTS (Academic), 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL, 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB, 85
PTE (Academic), 60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL, 70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only), Not Available
*NEW Duolingo English Test, 115
George Brown College's Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) is a four-year business degree program in Toronto that was developed with employers to create graduates who can thrive in today's financial services industry. After the first year of studies, students can choose from either the Accounting or Financial Planning specialization.
Code: B302
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COMMON DEGREE COURSES
SEMESTER 1
BCOM 1001, Applied Business Communication, NONE
BBUS 1001, Canadian Business Fundamentals, NONE
BMTH 1003, Financial Mathematics, NONE
BBUS 1006, Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment, NONE
Select One Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 2
BFPL 1001, Personal Financial Planning Principles, NONE
BACC 1002, Introduction to Financial Accounting, NONE
BBUS 1106, Organizational Behaviour, NONE
BBUS 1007, Macroeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment, NONE
Select One Liberal Studies Elective
At the end of year one, students select their major. You can access the Curriculum Planner and course outline for each major online.
FINANCIAL PLANNING MAJOR (B302)
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3
BMTH 1002, Statistical Methods, BMTH 1003
BFPL 2102, Investments I, NONE
BFSM 1101, Canadian Financial Systems, BBUS 1001
BFSM 2103, Financial Services Marketing, BBUS 1001
BCOP 1000, Work Experience Prep. Course, BCOM 1001
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 4
BMTH 2001, Quantitative Methods, BMTH 1002
BFPL 2103, Investments II, BFPL 2102
BFPL 3001, Retirement Planning, BFPL 1001
BACC 3004, Corporate Finance I, BACC 1002
Liberal Studies Elective
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 5
BACC 3002, Income Taxation I, BACC 1002
BLAW 2004, Family Law, NONE
BFSM 2001, Estate Planning, BFPL 1001
BFPL 3005, International Finance, BFPL 2103 & BBUS1007
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 6
BFPL 3003, Personal Risk Management, NONE
BACC 3104, Corporate Finance II, BACC 3004
BACC 2104, Income Tax Strategies, BACC 3002
BFPL 3006, Intermediate Financial Planning, BFPL 3001, BFSM 2001
Liberal Studies Elective
INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE OR ACADEMIC WORK TERM (14 WEEKS)
BCOP 1101 - Work Experience (CO-OP)
BCOP 2001 - Work Experience (CO-OP)
BDWT 1101 - Academic Work Term
BDWT 2001 - Academic Work Term
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 7
BBUS 3103, Corporate Governance and Compliance, NONE
BFPL 3002, Investment Management, BFPL 2102 & BFPL 2103
BFSM 2104, Selling Financial Services, BFSM 2103
BFSM 4002, Management Decision Making, BBUS 1106
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 8
BFPL 4101, Advanced Personal Financial Planning, BFPL 3006
BFPL 4002, Portfolio Management, BFPL 3002
BFSM 4101, Human Resources Management, BBUS 1106
BFPL 4109, Small Business Management, BLAW 2004
Liberal Studies Elective
ACCOUNTING MAJOR (B322)
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3
BACC 2001, Intermediate Accounting I, BACC 1002
BACC 2003, Managerial Accounting I, BACC 1002
BMTH 1002, Statistical Methods, BMTH 1003
BLAW 2005, Canadian Business Law, NONE
BCOP 1000, Work Experience Prep. Course, BCOM 1001
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 4
BACC 2101, Intermediate Accounting II, BACC 2001
BACC 2103, Managerial Accounting II, BACC 2003
BMTH 2001, Quantitative Methods, BMTH 1002
BACC 3004, Corporate Finance I, BACC 1002
Liberal Studies Elective
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 5
BACC 3002, Income Taxation I, BACC 1002
BCMP 2007, Business Management Information Systems, BACC 1002
BACC 3003, Advanced Managerial Accounting, BACC 2103
BACC 3105, Intermediate Accounting III, BACC 2101
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 6
BACC 4002, Income Taxation II, BACC 3002
BACC 3104, Corporate Finance II, BACC 3004
BACC 3001, Audit and Assurance, BACC 2101
BFSM 4101, Human Resources Management, BBUS 1106
Liberal Studies Elective
INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE OR ACADEMIC WORK TERM (14 WEEKS)
BCOP 1101 - Work Experience (CO-OP)
BCOP 2001 - Work Experience (CO-OP)
BDWT 1101 - Academic Work Term
BDWT 2001 - Academic Work Term
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 7
BACC 3102, Advanced Accounting I, BACC 3105
BBUS 1002, Marketing Management, NONE
BACC 4005, Advanced Auditing, BACC 3001
BBUS 3103, Corporate Governance and Compliance, NONE
Liberal Studies Elective
SEMESTER 8
BBUS 4001, Operations Management, BMTH 2001
BBUS 4102, Strategic Management, NONE
BFSM 4002, Management Decision Making, BBUS 1106
BACC 3112, Advanced Accounting II, BACC 3102
Liberal Studies Elective
Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) degree are prepared for careers in a wide range of business sectors and organizations including banks, other financial institutions, federal, provincial and municipal government offices, and service organizations.
Graduates of the program have found employment as:
analyst, International Tax
supervisor, accounts payable
senior accounting clerk
client portfolio analyst
senior financial analyst
financial officer
assistant portfolio manager
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
