* Students' Union Fee, Health Insurance, Student Activity Fee, Books and Supplies,U-Pass BC, etc
Due to the program’s advanced curriculum coverage in Finance, it is strongly recommended that students who wish to enter the program have a Bachelor’s degree in Business.
You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to Douglas College. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by completing and submitting proof of one of the following:
Interested in the stock market? Consider a career as a financial planner, financial analyst or investment analyst with the Financial Analysis Post-Degree Diploma. In this one-year program you’ll learn career-enhancing financial knowledge and acquire a strong foundation in real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills.
Excellent job prospects
The financial industry is seeing a lot of hiring activity across all sectors, with an expected 23,300 job openings in B.C. between 2015 and 2025,* and professionals who have the financial skills to support business growth are in high demand. Financial analysts are especially in demand as companies look to these experts to help identify opportunities for growth.**
Get certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst
Graduates of the Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program are qualified to write the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam, the first step to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst – one of the most globally-recognized professional finance qualifications. As a CFA, you’ll stand out to employers and have instant credibility.
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Course Requirements:
FINC 1231*, Business Mathematics, 3.00
FINC 2340*, Corporate Finance, 3.00
FINC 3390*, Security Analysis, 3.00
ACCT 1235*, Principles of Introductory Financial Accounting I and II (or ACCT 1210 or an approved substitute), 3.00
ACCT 3410, Intermediate Accounting II, 3.00
FINC 3305, International Financial Management, 3.00
FINC 4340, Investment Management Techniques, 3.00
FINC 4380, Derivatives – Theory & Applications, 3.00
FINC 4360, Portfolio Management Techniques, 3.00
FINC 4390 or upper level CBA elective, Supplemental Topics for CFA Program or an upper level CBA elective, 3.00
Total Credits, , 30.00
The PDD in Financial Analysis prepares graduates for career opportunities such as:
• Financial analyst
• Investment analyst
• Portfolio manager
All international students studying for more than 6 months in BC are required to have basic medical coverage.
This medical coverage is issued through the government of British Columbia and is called the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
MSP covers the cost of any medically required service provided by a physician enrolled with MSP. There is a monthly fee for this coverage and it is billed to you directly by the government.
Effective January 1st 2020, the total cost of MSP will go up to $75 per month, per student.
This extended coverage plan covers things that are not covered by the MSP, such as ambulance fee, vision care, dental care and prescription drugs. Full-time students registered in a Fall semester are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Dental plan for $260 per year, charged as part of the tuition fees. The insurance period begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year.
