As a financial professional, this program prepares you in the areas of financial planning, principles and industry standards, financial products and services, tax and legal implications, managing risks, and building customer service expertise. Graduates typically find employment in financial institutions, entering positions such as customer service representative; banking, credit or other investment management positions; finance and insurance clerks; insurance and real estate clerks; supervisors in sales and services; or investment professionals.
QAFP (Qualified Associate Financial Planner) Certification & CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Certification
The Bow Valley College is an FP Canada-Approved Core and Advanced Curriculum Provider.
The following four courses in this major meet the Core and Advanced Curriculum educational requirements necessary to write the QAFP and CFP Certification Exams:
Obtaining a QAFP or CFP Designation from FP Canada is a significant advantage to students as it establishes the technical competence required in the industry, builds professional competencies, and is recommended by employers. Additional requirements may be required by FP Canada prior to writing QAFP or CFP exams. Students are encouraged to review all requirements with FP Canada, prior to applying.
Time Commitment
This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.
Learning options
The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses. Core courses are available both in class and online. All major courses are available in class with only some courses available online.
Networking Opportunities
Students enrolled in the Financial Services Diploma Major will be granted numerous opportunities of networking with industry professionals in the field of retail finance. Networking opportunities may include the following:
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3 Septiembre 2024
Bow Valley College
Calgary Downtown Campus,
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
CALGARY,
Alberta (AB),
T2G 4V1, Canada
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3 Septiembre 2024
Academic requirements,
Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent Or
Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:
English language proficiency requirements:
IELTS Academic: 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0, Pearson Test of English (PTE) A: 59-64, TOEFL: 83, Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 50
Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.
En BVC los cursos se diseñan en colaboración con la industria para que, al graduarse, los estudiantes tengan las habilidades que los empleadores busca