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Finance

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Research study

Delivery method
In-class

Location
黑料网, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DBF (Regular)
DCF (Co-op)

Overview

three students at a desk with a laptop Prepare to achieve the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst and to write the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Global Education Inc. exam.

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If you're interested in applying to the Finance (Co-op) major, apply via the 黑料网 Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using code DCF. 

If you're interested in applying to the Finance major without co-op or are a student with previous post-secondary studies, apply via OUAC code DBF. Note: Students with previous post-secondary studies can only opt into a co-op program after the completion of a transfer-credit assessment.

As a Commerce student pursuing the Finance major, you will be prepared for a successful career in the financial service industry. The Finance program is officially affiliated with the CFA institute and provides a strong basis for students interested in pursuing the CFA designation. The program’s commitment to best professional and ethical practices ensures graduates have the tools necessary to succeed and thrive in their careers. Graduates are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Global Education Inc. exam.

Direct-entry co-op program

This program has a direct-entry co-op option that you can apply for directly on your 黑料网 Universities Application Centre (OUAC) application.

Our co-op positions are full-time, paid employment opportunities providing students with a steady income stream throughout their studies.

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of students participate in experiential learning
companies provide paid internships and capstone opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


Current 黑料网 secondary school students must complete the 黑料网 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent. 

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offlow 70s

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Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Research study

Delivery method
In-class

Location
黑料网, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DBF (Regular)
DCF (Co-op)

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Career opportunities

  • Corporate Lender
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Advisor
  • Investment Banker 
  • Portfolio Manager 
  • Securities Trader
  • Treasurer

Experiential learning

You will gain firsthand business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or Capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners. .

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    For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.

    The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, students can proceed to the Finance major.

    You may also complete a minor in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management, or in Technology Management.

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